Precision Attachments for Aesthetics and Function: A Case Report

Abstract

Successful restoration of the dentition requires plenty of contemporary and conventional treatment techniques and planning and attachment retained partial dentures are one such kind of treatment modality in prosthodontics. Limited space for extracoronal attachments is a serious gap in the design and the fabrication of a precision attachment Removable Partial Denture (RPD). A custom semi-precision attachment with a partial denture offers strength and improved aesthetics in cases with minimal space. This article presents a method of fabrication of semi-precision attachment to eliminate metal display and enhance aestheticity.

Treatment Outcomes Based on Patients’ Self‐Reported Measures after Receiving New Clasp or Precision Attachment‐Retained Removable Partial Dentures

“…A lot of knowledge, contemporary and conventional treatment techniques, and planning have been required in successful restorations of dentition with RPDs . In clasp‐retained metal framework RPDs, time and cost efficiency have been considered as advantages for both clinicians and patients, whereas reduced esthetics has been considered a disadvantage . RPDs retained by precision attachments (PA‐RPDs) are supposed to be better esthetic alternatives to clasp‐retained RPDs (C‐RPDs) .…”

“…11 In clasp-retained metal framework RPDs, time and cost efficiency have been considered as advantages for both clinicians and patients, whereas reduced esthetics has been considered a disadvantage. [11][12][13][14] RPDs retained by precision attachments (PA-RPDs) are supposed to be better esthetic alternatives to clasp-retained RPDs (C-RPDs). 13,14 However, whether any clinical differences exist between C-RPDs and PA-RPDs in relation to chewing function and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) has not been thoroughly investigated.…”

“…[11][12][13][14] RPDs retained by precision attachments (PA-RPDs) are supposed to be better esthetic alternatives to clasp-retained RPDs (C-RPDs). 13,14 However, whether any clinical differences exist between C-RPDs and PA-RPDs in relation to chewing function and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) has not been thoroughly investigated. Metal Table 1 A brief overview of questionnaires used in the study with their summary score ranges and questions (items): OES (8 questions), OHIP-14 ( base RPDs provide the highest therapeutic improvements of OHRQoL when compared to acrylic RPDs or complete dentures (CDs).…”

Attachment Retained Cast Partial Denture: Conventional and Contemporary Treatment Perspectives

“…11 Cast partial denture fabricated over it is less subject to breakage and effective transmission of thermal changes. 12,13…”

Cast Partial Denture Retained Using Precision Attachment – A Case Report

“…As well as they give the broad range for choosing alloys and easy handling. 8 Most of the studies have shown that attachment retainedcast partial dentures gives better comfort, function, esthetics ,less adjustments, protect abutment teeth, easy to clean and can Worn most of the time by the patient. Its use in fixed prostheses, overdentures and in implant therapy contributes to the success of prosthesis in terms of esthetics, comfort and function.…”