Explore: Denture Attachments

Conventional dentures are removable (removable partial denture or complete denture). However, there are many denture designs, some of which rely on bonding or clasping

In restorative dentistry, precision attachments are the functional mechanical parts of the removable partial denture made of plastic, metal or a combination

Stud attachments This is the oldest system available and consists of a male (stud) and female (housing) component. It connects the over denture to the

A complete denture (also known as a full denture, false teeth or plate) is a removable appliance used when all teeth within a jaw have been lost and need

with attachments to hold the denture in place. Significant retention can be created with multiple attachments and the use of semi-precision attachments (such

advanced attachment systems (e.g., bar or locator attachments), ball attachments may have a shorter lifespan. Vertical Space Requirement: Ball attachments require

horizontal and vertical movement of the denture base Location of muscle attachments that arc conducive to denture base stability and retention Class I maxillomandibular

partial) and in implants (used to attach a crown, bridge, or removable denture to the dental implant fixture). The implant fixture is the screw-like component

are designed to be either a complete denture or a partial denture anchoring to adjacent teeth. There are many denture designs, some which rely on chemical

mucosa in order to achieve primary wound closure in preparation for future denture placement. His statement mentioned the purpose of this procedure is to