Precision and esthetics in full mouth rehabilitation: A clinical case report

Full mouth rehabilitation requires a balance between function, comfort, and esthetics, particularly in partially edentulous patients. Removable partial dentures (RPDs) remain a viable treatment modality when fixed prostheses are not feasible due to anatomical or financial limitations. Traditional clasp-retained RPDs, although effective, may compromise esthetics due to visible metal components. This clinical case report presents the rehabilitation of a 65-year-old patient with an ill-fitting prosthesis using a cast partial denture retained with precision attachments. These attachments provide superior esthetics and retention compared to conventional clasps, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. The use of extra-coronal precision attachments demonstrated improved functionality, stability, and esthetics, offering a more acceptable solution for full mouth rehabilitation. The case underlines the importance of incorporating precision systems in prosthodontic treatment planning to meet both functional and cosmetic demands of patients.

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International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.22271/oral.2025.v11.i2b.2143
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Precision and esthetics in full mouth rehabilitation: A clinical case report

S.N. Naik, Girish Galagali, Sanchi Soppimath, Prakash Nidwani
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Precision and esthetics in full mouth rehabilitation: A clinical case report

S.N. Naik, Girish Galagali, Sanchi Soppimath, Prakash Nidwani
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Abstract

Full mouth rehabilitation requires a balance between function, comfort, and esthetics, particularly in partially edentulous patients. Removable partial dentures (RPDs) remain a viable treatment modality when fixed prostheses are not feasible due to anatomical or financial limitations. Traditional clasp-retained RPDs, although effective, may compromise esthetics due to visible metal components. This clinical case report presents the rehabilitation of a 65-year-old patient with an ill-fitting prosthesis using a cast partial denture retained with precision attachments. These attachments provide superior esthetics and retention compared to conventional clasps, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. The use of extra-coronal precision attachments demonstrated improved functionality, stability, and esthetics, offering a more acceptable solution for full mouth rehabilitation. The case underlines the importance of incorporating precision systems in prosthodontic treatment planning to meet both functional and cosmetic demands of patients.

International Journal of Applied Dental SciencesVol. 11(2)
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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