Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists
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To investigate the influence of impaired masticatory function on the oral health-related quality of life of conventional complete denture wearers before and after the transition to implant-retained mandibular overdentures. ⋯ Implant-retained mandibular overdentures eliminate the problems that lead to functional limitations, consequently improving masticatory function and oral health-related quality of life of these individuals; however, patients with unsatisfactory masticatory function after transition to implant-retained mandibular overdentures still experience more psychological discomfort.