Table 7.
Outcome of a study comparing the cost-effectiveness of implant overdentures and other removable prosthetic options, in terms of cost and health outcome
| Study | Group | Treatment Strategies | OHIP-EDENT Score | Incremental costs PPP US $ | Patient satisfaction (100-mm VAS) | ICER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Della Vecchia et al. (2018)[20] | Group 1 | CD | 15.2 | 510.75 | 30.3 | 38.40 |
| Overdenture | 1.9 | 95.0 | ||||
| Group 2 | CD | 13.9 | 318.08 | 34.7 | 28.15 | |
| Overdenture | 2.6 | 90.0 | ||||
| Group 3 | CD | 17.6 | 566.13 | 37.8 | 46.79 | |
| Overdenture | 5.5 | 84.0 |
VAS: Visual analog scale, ICER: Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, OHIP: Oral health impact profile, CD: Complete denture