Cost-effectiveness analysis of two attachment systems for mandibular overdenture.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study analysed the cost-effectiveness of two different attachments for the 2-implant overdenture (2IOD) in edentulous mandibles.

Materials and methods

When considering alternative treatments, cost-effectiveness analysis is an important factor for stakeholders (patient, clinician, social security, insurance company, etc.). A general practice population (n = 116) was treated between 2003 and 2013 with a mandibular 2IOD with 2 different ball/stud attachment systems, one spherical (Group D) and one cylindrical (Group L). Patient well-being was assessed with OHIP-14-Total (OHIP-14-T), at intake and annually up to 5 years, to calculate the health effect. Initial and maintenance costs of both treatments were inventoried. The cost-effectiveness was compared. Annual d

SUBMITTER: Matthys C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7386928 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature