J Dent Rehabil Appl Sci.  2017 Sep;33(3):199-206. 10.14368/jdras.2017.33.3.199.

Maxillary removable partial overdenture within Locator Root Attachment in a retained root: a case report

• Shin JH

• KMID: 2394643
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14368/jdras.2017.33.3.199

Abstract

If maintaining oral few retained root when planning the removable prosthesis, it is possible to obtain a more comfortable and functional result. In this case report, "˜Locator Root Attachment' was used to maxillary removable overdenture in patients with a few teeth and retained root. A functionally proper clinical result from attachment after clinical and radiographic analysis was observed in this case.

Keyword

retained root; Locator Root Attachment

MeSH Terms

Denture, Overlay*
Humans
Prostheses and Implants
Tooth

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Preoperative photograph: intraoral view. (A) Occlusal view of maxilla, (B) Lateral view (right side), (C) Frontal view, (D) Lateral view (left side), (E) Occlusal view of mandible.

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  Fig. 2 Preoperative photograph: radiographic view.

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  Fig. 3 Interim prostheses (temporary denture). (A) Occlusal view of maxilla, (B) Lateral view (right side), (C) Frontal view, (D) Lateral view (left side), (E) Occlusal view of mandible.

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  Fig. 4 Preparation photograph. (A) Occlusal view of maxilla, (B) Lateral view (right side), (C) Frontal view, (D) Lateral view (left side), (E) Occlusal view of mandible.

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  Fig. 5 Definitive restoration (surveyed crown for removable partial denture). (A) Occlusal view of maxilla, (B) Lateral view (right side), (C) Frontal view, (D) Lateral view (left side), (E) Occlusal view of mandible.

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  Fig. 6 Master cast and framework. (A) Master cast of maxilla, (B) Framework of maxilla RPD, (C) Master cast of mandible, (D) Framework of mandible RPD.

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  Fig. 7 Definitive restoration (removable partial denture). (A) Non-working side of right lateral view, (B) Occlusal view of maxilla, (C) Non-working side of left lateral view, (D) Lateral view (right side), (E) Frontal view, (F) Lateral view (left side), (G) Working side of right lateral view, (H) Occlusal view of mandible, (I) Working side of left lateral view.

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  Fig. 8 Locator Root Attachment application. (A) Lateral view (right side), (B) Frontal view, (C) Lateral view (left side), (D) Occlusal view of maxilla, (E) overdenture inner surface.

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