Apico-coronal Position of the Implant in Edentulous Diabetics With Implant-retained Overdentures

Surgeries to dental implant placement were performed. All patients received 3.5 mm diameter dental implants - surface blasted with TiO2 particles and machined collar of 1mm - in the interforaminal region of the mandible. The surgical sequence followed the protocol described by the implant company.A two stages protocol was used and the prostheses were placed at 4 months.The prosthetic retention system used in rehabilitation with overdentures was the O'ring and the capture of this component was done directly in the patient's mouth. After 7 and 14 days, the patients returned to occlusal adjustments and verification of prosthetic adaptation. The prostheses were made entirely of acrylic resin without metallic reinforcement and the antagonist of the patients were total edentulous and rehabilitated with muco-supported prostheses.