The concept of a two-implant overdenture as the minimum standard of care or first choice treatment for the edentulous mandible was first proposed in 2002 and has since been backed by an overwhelming body of evidence supporting greater patient satisfaction and improved quality of life. This article examines the implant overdenture concept and its various options and discusses best practice from both the patient's and a medico-legal standpoint.
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