Precision attachments for aesthetics and function: a case report

J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Jan;8(1):268-70. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/6403.3949. Epub 2014 Jan 12.

Abstract

Successful restoration of the dentition requires plenty of contemporary and conventional treatment techniques and planning and attachment retained partial dentures are one such kind of treatment modality in prosthodontics. Limited space for extracoronal attachments is a serious gap in the design and the fabrication of a precision attachment Removable Partial Denture (RPD). A custom semi-precision attachment with a partial denture offers strength and improved aesthetics in cases with minimal space. This article presents a method of fabrication of semi-precision attachment to eliminate metal display and enhance aestheticity.

Keywords: Custom attachments; Removable partial denture; Semi-Precision attachment.