Table 6.
Outcome of a study comparing the cost-effectiveness of implant overdentures and other removable prosthetic options, in terms of cost and health outcome
| Study | Time horizon, discount rate | Treatment strategies | Costs (Swiss Francs) | QAPY | ICER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zitzmann et al.[19] | 3 years, 3% | CD | 3672 | 0.82 | 9100 (ICER1) |
| Implant-retained overdentures | 8859 | 1.39 | |||
| 10 years, 3% | CD | 3879 | 2.36 | 3810 (ICER3) | |
| Implant-retained overdentures | 17,822 | 3.92 | |||
| 3 years, 3% | CD | 3672 | 0.82 | 81,4z82 (ICER2) | |
| Implant-supported overdentures | 17,822 | 1.50 | |||
| 10 years, 3% | CD | 3879 | 2.36 | 22,375 (ICER4) | |
| Implant-supported overdentures | 18,772 | 4.33 |
QAPY: Quality-adjusted prosthesis years, ICER: Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, CD: Complete denture