Immediate Loading of a Single Implant Retained Mandibular Complete Denture Utilising a Magnetic Attachment: A Case Report

Implant retained overdentures have significantly improved patient satisfaction and prosthetic outcomes in edentulous patients. There is consensus that two implants, splinted or unsplinted in the interforamina region are adequate to retain/support an overdenture. However, single implants retained overdentures are gaining popularity in recent times. The literature has reported on single implant retained overdentures using a delayed loading protocol and utilising Locator or O ring attachments. However, data on overdentures retained by single immediately loaded implants is limited. This case report describes a simple and viable treatment protocol of immediately loaded, single implant-retained mandibular overdenture, using a magnetic attachment. The protocol allows the magnetic attachment to be used universally with any implant system. Patients reported an immediate and significant improvement in quality of life and better oral function as assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale.