Evaluation of satisfaction of denture wearers with the transmandibular implant.

121 edentulous patients with severe resorption of the mandible (average 10.0 mm, measured in frontal area) who received a transmandibular implant were evaluated from 2 to 8 years after insertion of the implant. Patients' opinion about the implant and denture function after insertion were evaluated using a questionnaire. The results showed that most of the patients (91%) were satisfied because of improved denture function. There were few complaints about looseness, pain and difficulty with chewing. 96% of the patients considered their implant as being a valuable adjunct to denture retention.