Edentulism continues to be a challenging problem to manage and the negative quality of life impact cannot be underestimated for these patients. With a growing number of edentulous patients the simple provision of dental implants to stabilise and support overdentures can have a life changing impact.

• Understand the challenges faced in managing edentulism and the functional challenges faced by these patients. Understand the differences between, and the benefits of, different implant overdenture options to enable you to discuss treatment options with your patients.