Long-Term Evaluation of Wear and Retention in Magnet vs. Stud Attachments for Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdentures
Background: Implant-retained overdentures are a reliable treatment modality for edentulous patients, offering enhanced function and esthetics. Magnet and stud attachments are commonly used for maxillary overdentures, but their long-term performance in terms of wear and retention requires further eva...
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| author | Sumit Bhatt Narahari Ranganatha Sneha Kamasani Shweta Singh Dimple Bhawnani Pratik Bumb |
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Implant-retained overdentures are a reliable treatment modality for edentulous patients, offering enhanced function and esthetics. Magnet and stud attachments are commonly used for maxillary overdentures, but their long-term performance in terms of wear and retention requires further evaluation.
Materials and Methods:
This prospective clinical study included 40 edentulous patients rehabilitated with maxillary implant-retained overdentures. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group A (magnet attachments) and Group B (stud attachments), with 20 participants in each group. Retention and wear were assessed at baseline, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years using a force gauge and clinical observation, respectively. Prosthetic maintenance, patient satisfaction, and complications were also recorded. Arbitrary retention force values (N) at baseline were set as 20 N for magnet attachments and 25 N for stud attachments.
Results:
At the end of the 2-year evaluation, retention decreased by 30% in Group A (final mean: 14 N) and 20% in Group B (final mean: 20 N). Group A demonstrated higher wear-related complications (35%) compared to Group B (15%). Patient satisfaction was slightly higher in Group B, with a mean score of 8.5/10 versus 7.8/10 in Group A. Prosthetic maintenance visits were more frequent in Group A (4.5 visits/year) compared to Group B (2.5 visits/year).
Conclusion:
Stud attachments exhibited superior long-term retention, reduced wear, and greater patient satisfaction compared to magnet attachments in maxillary implant-retained overdentures. Magnet attachments, though less retentive, remain a viable option for patients requiring simplified maintenance and handling. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9a77da35edb94c479e25e27f5e010f442025-08-20T02:42:28ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062025-06-0117Suppl 2S1698S170010.4103/jpbs.jpbs_266_25Long-Term Evaluation of Wear and Retention in Magnet vs. Stud Attachments for Maxillary Implant-Retained OverdenturesSumit BhattNarahari RanganathaSneha KamasaniShweta SinghDimple BhawnaniPratik BumbBackground: Implant-retained overdentures are a reliable treatment modality for edentulous patients, offering enhanced function and esthetics. Magnet and stud attachments are commonly used for maxillary overdentures, but their long-term performance in terms of wear and retention requires further evaluation. Materials and Methods: This prospective clinical study included 40 edentulous patients rehabilitated with maxillary implant-retained overdentures. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group A (magnet attachments) and Group B (stud attachments), with 20 participants in each group. Retention and wear were assessed at baseline, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years using a force gauge and clinical observation, respectively. Prosthetic maintenance, patient satisfaction, and complications were also recorded. Arbitrary retention force values (N) at baseline were set as 20 N for magnet attachments and 25 N for stud attachments. Results: At the end of the 2-year evaluation, retention decreased by 30% in Group A (final mean: 14 N) and 20% in Group B (final mean: 20 N). Group A demonstrated higher wear-related complications (35%) compared to Group B (15%). Patient satisfaction was slightly higher in Group B, with a mean score of 8.5/10 versus 7.8/10 in Group A. Prosthetic maintenance visits were more frequent in Group A (4.5 visits/year) compared to Group B (2.5 visits/year). Conclusion: Stud attachments exhibited superior long-term retention, reduced wear, and greater patient satisfaction compared to magnet attachments in maxillary implant-retained overdentures. Magnet attachments, though less retentive, remain a viable option for patients requiring simplified maintenance and handling.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_266_25implant-retained overdenturesmagnet attachmentsmaxillary overdenturesstud attachmentsretentionwear analysis |
| spellingShingle | Sumit Bhatt Narahari Ranganatha Sneha Kamasani Shweta Singh Dimple Bhawnani Pratik Bumb Long-Term Evaluation of Wear and Retention in Magnet vs. Stud Attachments for Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdentures Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences implant-retained overdentures magnet attachments maxillary overdentures stud attachments retention wear analysis |
| title | Long-Term Evaluation of Wear and Retention in Magnet vs. Stud Attachments for Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdentures |
| title_full | Long-Term Evaluation of Wear and Retention in Magnet vs. Stud Attachments for Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdentures |
| title_fullStr | Long-Term Evaluation of Wear and Retention in Magnet vs. Stud Attachments for Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdentures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Long-Term Evaluation of Wear and Retention in Magnet vs. Stud Attachments for Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdentures |
| title_short | Long-Term Evaluation of Wear and Retention in Magnet vs. Stud Attachments for Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdentures |
| title_sort | long term evaluation of wear and retention in magnet vs stud attachments for maxillary implant retained overdentures |
| topic | implant-retained overdentures magnet attachments maxillary overdentures stud attachments retention wear analysis |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_266_25 |
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