Indonesian Journal of Prosthodontics
Vol 4 No 1 (2023): June 2023

Precision attachment with intraradicular post in bilateral free end edentulous

Dimas Anggayuno Dwi Prabowo (Resident Department of Prosthodontics Faculty of Dentistry Gadjah Mada University Yogyakarta)
Gandis Harumi (Resident Department of Prosthodontics Faculty of Dentistry Gadjah Mada University Yogyakarta, Indonsia)
Endang Wahyuningtyas (Department of Prosthodontics Faculty of Dentistry Gadjah Mada University Yogyakarta, Indonsia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2023

Abstract

Loss of the molar on both sides can interfere with the important process of mastication and affect the shape of the face, that is greatly interferes mastication process. Therefore, dentures must be replaced immediately. A 63-years-old female complained about her dentures because they feel loose and uncomfortable. The patient lost teeth 16-11, 21-27, 34, 35, 46, and 47. The jaw lost its occlusal support. Loss of the posterior teeth on both sides of the man-dible condition; the teeth with a strong grip are the indication to make a removable denture with precision attach-ments. The treatment is a removable denture with an upper and lower metal frame with a retention ball attachment. First, fiber posts were installed on teeth 45, which have been endodontically treated. Then, teeth 34, 35, 44, and 45 were prepared, and a crown was made with a ball attachment handle as male part on the posterior part of the porcelain fused to metal. It is concluded that the patient is satisfied with her new denture, feels more comforta-ble chewing, and the appearance was much better than before.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijp

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

Indonesian Journal of Prosthodontics publishes research articles the best practices and policies of dental research regarding all aspects of oral and occlusal rehabilitation, fixed/removable prosthodontics, oral implantology and applied oral biology and ...