Clinical application of ERA resilient attachment in restoration of Kennedy Ⅰ dentition defect

VernacularTitle:太极扣弹性附着体修复Kennedy Ⅰ类牙列缺损的临床应用
Author: Xiaoxia WU ; Zhen SHI ; Sheng LIN ; Xianmei ZHANG ; Yuxing SU ; Qian AN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: ERA resilient attachment; Dentition defect; Restoration
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(1):31-33
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect of clinical application of ERA resilient attachment on Kennedy Ⅰ dentition defect. Methods Twenty-eight Kennedy Ⅰ dentition defect cases were restored by ERA resilient attachment dentures. After the examination of the function of the dentures, oral tissue, X-ray, the satisfaction to the dentures was evaluated. Results After the follow-up of 6 to 32 months, all the patients were satisfied with the dentures in esthetic, retention, normal function and healthy peri-odontium. Conclusion ERA resilient attachment is an esthetieal, economical and reliable approach to Kennedy Ⅰ dentition defect restoration.