Use of an intra-pontic attachment as cosmetic support for a removable appliance. 1990

X Lepe, and M F Land
Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry.

When using an introcoronal precision attachment in a combined Fixed and Removable Prosthodontic case, the retention and appearance can be greatly improved. When taking into consideration these advantages one must not forget the disadvantages and possible violation of the biological principles of tooth preparation. Because in order to obtain a restoration with adequate contours it is necessary to reduce a significant amount of tooth structure. In this case the attachment is used in a catelever pontic avoiding any excessive tooth reduction. In metal-ceramic restorations it is important that a glazed surface be achieved upon completion because it enhances material strength and reduces plaque retention. This clinical report presents a step-by-step procedure using an intra-pontic attachment as a retainer for a removable partial denture. The procedural sequence assures optimal marginal integrity and glazed porcelain surfaces upon completion. A post-solder technique is recommended to assemble multi-abutment metal ceramic fixed partial dentures.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D003830 Denture, Partial, Fixed A partial denture attached to prepared natural teeth, roots, or implants by cementation. Fixed Bridge,Fixed Partial Denture,Pontic,Bridge, Fixed,Bridges, Fixed,Denture, Fixed Partial,Dentures, Fixed Partial,Fixed Bridges,Fixed Partial Dentures,Partial Denture, Fixed,Partial Dentures, Fixed,Pontics
D003832 Denture, Partial, Removable A partial denture designed and constructed to be removed readily from the mouth. Removable Partial Denture,Denture, Removable Partial,Dentures, Removable Partial,Partial Denture, Removable,Partial Dentures, Removable,Removable Partial Dentures
D003834 Denture Precision Attachment A precision device used for attaching a fixed or removable partial denture to the crown of an abutment tooth or a restoration. One type is the intracoronal attachment and the other type is the extracoronal attachment. It consists of a female portion within the coronal portion of the crown of an abutment and a fitted male portion attached to the denture proper. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p85; from Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p264) Intracoronal Attachment,Precision Attachment, Denture,Slotted Attachment, Dental,Attachment, Dental Slotted,Attachments, Dental Slotted,Dental Slotted Attachment,Dental Slotted Attachments,Denture, Precision Attachment,Slotted Attachments, Dental,Attachment Denture, Precision,Attachment Dentures, Precision,Attachment, Denture Precision,Attachment, Intracoronal,Attachments, Denture Precision,Attachments, Intracoronal,Denture Precision Attachments,Dentures, Precision Attachment,Intracoronal Attachments,Precision Attachment Denture,Precision Attachment Dentures,Precision Attachments, Denture
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000044 Dental Abutments Natural teeth or teeth roots used as anchorage for a fixed or removable denture or other prosthesis (such as an implant) serving the same purpose. Abutments, Dental,Abutment, Dental,Dental Abutment

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