Abstract
Management of partially edentulous patients can still be a prosthodontic challenge. Replacing the missing teeth with conventional removable partial dentures (RPDs) is the traditional method for the treatment of partial edentulism; however, there are many potential disadvantages associated with traditional RPDs. With the advent of osseointegrated dental implants, possibilities of prosthetic reconstruction for partial edentulism are endless. This article discusses the implant-retained partial overdenture (IRPOD) with resilient attachments as a predictable and cost-effective treatment for partially edentulous patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 141-148 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Prosthodontics |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2008 |
Keywords
- Implant-supported removable partial denture
- Locator attachment
- Partial edentulism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry