[A laboratory made attachment application that can be used in overdentures].

Abstract

Stabilization and retention of most of the mandibular full dentures constitute a serious problem for patients and dentists. In order to achieve a satisfactory level of retention and stabilization, we should try to save even the last remaining teeth in the mouth and use them as abutments for overdentures. In this article an overdenture application in which a laboratory made semi-precision attachment is used, presented in three cases. This attachment is spherical shaped stud attachment and has a female part made of clasp wire. The attachment is cheaper and easier to fabricate and it provides sufficient retention and stabilization for the dentures.