Attachment-Retained versus Clasp-Retained Removable Partial Dentures: Effects of Retention on Patient Satisfaction
Attachment-retained RPDs offer higher and more stable retention and greater patient satisfaction compared with clasp-retained RPDs over the initial months of use. The significant positive correlation between retention force and patient satisfaction underscores the importance of optimizing retention in RPD design.
Authors
- Gloria Staka
- Kujtim Shala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6328-0407)
- Tringa Kelmendi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0508-0383)
- Teuta Pustina-Krasniqi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0563-606X)
- Linda Dula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3493-3813)
- Shera Kosumi
Institutions
- University Clinical Center of Kosovo (XK)
- University of Prishtina (XK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Dentistry
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1795122
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.49