Abstract
Dentures requiring support from teeth, the mucosa and the underlying alveolar ridges are subjected to many forces that adversely effect the abutment teeth and the residual ridges during functional and parafunctional activity. A number of designs of the framework and the direct retainers were used to improve the comfort and acceptance of the patient wearing a removable partial denture. Attachment retained removable partial denture is one of the viable treatment alternative through which significant number of patients could be benefited. In this particular case of distal extension, attachment retained removable partial denture was chosen as a treatment modality. This article provides an overview and a simplified approach to this treatment through a case report and the criteria followed for selection of the particular attachments for treating the patient.
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Kukunoor, S., Savadi, R.C., Venkata Krishnam Raju, K. et al. A Viable Treatment Alternative in Distal Extension Cases: A Case Report. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 14 (Suppl 1), 177–180 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-012-0218-6
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-012-0218-6