UiTM Professorial Lecture: Bone Remodelling Dynamics in Implant Integrated Dental Prostheses

This book delves into the intricate processes of bone remodelling in edentulous patients treated with dental prostheses, focusing on implant-retained overdentures. Drawing from nearly three decades of clinical and research experience in Prosthodontics, Professor Dr. Rohana Ahmad explores the factors influencing bone resorption and remodelling, such as mandibular morphology, mucosal thickness, and prosthetic design. The book presents innovative quantification techniques, from two-dimensional imaging to advanced three-dimensional technologies like Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and finite element analysis (FEA). These technologies enable clinicians to assess bone changes in a more comprehensive manner, thereby improving treatment planning and patient outcomes.

Through comparative analyses of different prosthetic treatments and their biomechanical effects, the book offers insights into how conventional complete dentures and implant-retained overdentures differently affect bone remodelling, particularly in the posterior mandible and premaxilla. The culmination of this research is the development of a predictive model for bone resorption, utilizing computational modelling and machine learning to simulate the long-term effects of prosthetic treatments on bone health. The book aims to guide clinicians in optimizing treatment strategies for implant-retained overdentures, ultimately enhancing the quality of care in prosthodontics.