METHODS OF RETAINING REMOVABLE DENTURES USING DENTAL IMPLANTS

Babayev Elmar Elman; Gurskaya Narmina Azad; Ibragimov Elshad Agaveli

doi:10.61796/jmgcb.v3i3.1641

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Babayev Elmar Elman
babayev@gmail.com
Azerbaijan Medical University
Gurskaya Narmina Azad Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, assistant
Ibragimov Elshad Agaveli Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Assistant, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Azerbaijan Medical University, Department of Orthopedic Dentistry

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology

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January 31, 2026

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Objective: This article presents a review of current methods for retaining removable dentures using dental implants. Methods: The main types of attachment systems are discussed—ball attachments, clasp and lock mechanisms, bar designs, and magnetic systems. Their biomechanical characteristics, indications, advantages, and limitations in clinical practice are analyzed. Special attention is given to the role of digital CAD/CAM technologies in the planning and fabrication of implant-supported dentures, which enhance positioning accuracy, durability, and patient comfort. Results: It is shown that the use of implants for denture retention significantly improves stability, function, and quality of life, especially in cases of severe alveolar ridge atrophy. Novelty: Special attention is given to the role of digital CAD/CAM technologies in the planning and fabrication of implant-supported dentures, which enhance positioning accuracy, durability, and patient comfort.

Elman, B. E., Azad, G. N., & Agaveli, I. E. (2026). METHODS OF RETAINING REMOVABLE DENTURES USING DENTAL IMPLANTS. Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology, 3(3), 297–302. https://doi.org/10.61796/jmgcb.v3i3.1641

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