Clinical application and follow-up evaluation of attachments in partial edentulous jaw prosthodontics.

Author: Ying WEN ¹ ; Dong-Xiang ZHENG
Author Information

1. Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Stomatology, Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, China. wenying96418@yahoo.com.cn
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Adult; Aged; Dentition; Denture Precision Attachment; Denture, Partial; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Jaw, Edentulous, Partially; Male; Middle Aged; Tooth Diseases; surgery
From:Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2008;43(4):206-208
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the outcomes of attachments prosthesis in patients with complicated intraoral situation.
METHODSThirty-eight patients provided with fixed-removable partial denture were followed up for 1 to 5 years. A total of 51 attachments restoration supported by 139 abutments were included.
RESULTSGood retention and stability of the restoration were achieved; masticatory function and esthetic effects were recovered satisfactorily.
CONCLUSIONSFixed-removable partial denture is an effective method for patients with complicated intraoral situation.