Background: The rehabilitation of edentulism has long been regarded as one of the main challenges for dentists. The present study was conducted to compare immediate versus delayed mandibular implant-retained overdentures. Materials & Methods: 60 mandibular edentulous patients were divided into 2 groups of 30 each. In group I,patients received delayed loading and in group II, patients received immediate loading of dental implants.Parameters such as bone loss around implants, periodontal pocket depth, pain and discomfort were measured immediately and after healing period of 3 and 6 months

Dental implants, Immediate loaded, osseo-integrated implants