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Two implants were placed in the mandible for each patient, and overdentures were fabricated using either conventional methods or the neutral zone concept, all performed by the same clinician and technician. The OHIP-EDENT questionnaire assessed functional, physical, psychological, and social aspects. Statistical analyses compared pre and post treatment scores as well as intergroup differences.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Both groups demonstrated significant post-treatment improvement in OHRQoL (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). However, no statistically significant difference was observed between the NZ and conventional groups in overall satisfaction, functional outcomes, pain reduction, or psychological and social well-being (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&gt;\u20090.05). Furthermore, no significant difference was found in prosthesis fracture rates or the frequency of locator replacements (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&gt;\u20090.05).<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Implant-retained overdentures, regardless of fabrication technique, significantly improved patient reported outcomes. 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