The paper presents up‑to‑date possibilities for the treatment of edentulous geriatric patients by using implant‑supported removable dentures. The reader is introduced to the problems related to extra- and intraoral changes in geriatric patients. Several solutions are presented for prosthetic management of an edentulous mandible and a maxilla using intraosseous dental implants. Informing the patient of the advantages of removable dentures and explaining how they differ from conventional complete dentures is the responsibility of the dentist undertaking reconstructive treatment within the oral cavity. Functionally efficient overdentures ensure psychosomatic comfort during chewing and speech articulation, leading to the improvement of the patient’s life quality. The patient’s advanced age is not a contraindication to the application of intraosseous implants as abutments supporting prosthetic restorations. Due to the considerable atrophy of the mucous and osseous foundation which compromises the conditions for the support of conventional removable dentures, the use of implanted abutments in the maxilla and/or mandible is a particularly advisable solution. Dental implants offer a wide range of prosthodontic solutions by providing support for fixed or removable dentures, with the latter possessing greater applicability due to the extensive atrophy of bone structures in geriatric patients.

Key words: edentulousness, intraosseous implants, complete dentures, geriatric age, overdentures.