Open AccessA New Approach for Management of Kennedy’s Class I Condition Using Dental Implants: A Case Report
Author(s) -
M Praveen,
Abinesh Sekar,
Aarti Saxena,
Anil Kumar
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-012-0136-7
Subject(s) - masticatory force , class (philosophy) , dentistry , orthodontics , ball (mathematics) , medicine , dental care , computer science , mathematics , artificial intelligence , mathematical analysis
Replacement of multiple missing teeth mainly in the Kennedy's class I and class II condition is a challenge for the clinician and the patient in terms of retention, masticatory efficiency, esthetics, comfort and importantly economics. Here, a case using implants in the distal denture bearing area with ball attachments and fabricating a cast partial denture over it utilizing the best of all benefits has been presented.