Open AccessCastable Pivots as Overdenture Attachments: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Mrinali Viegas Pg Student,
Vidya Bhat,
Sanath Shetty Prof Head,
Rajesh Shetty
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-4916
pISSN - 0974-3979
DOI - 10.33882/clinicaldent.13.24464
Subject(s) - dentures , dentistry , orthodontics , prosthesis , implant , medicine , surgery
Rehabilitation of edentulous arches by obtaining support from any healthy remaining teeth can be considered to enhance the retention and stability of the prosthesis. Overdentures may be tooth or implant supported. When compared with implants, tooth supported dentures provide periodontal sensory feedback, nonsurgical procedures and reduced costs. Overdenture attachments give superior retention, adequate denture thickness and space for teeth arrangement in comparison with metal copings. This case report shows a new easy method of fabricating tooth retained overdenture attachments for enhancing retention and patient satisfaction Key words: Overdenture, castable pivots, ball attachment, metal housing.