title: A reliable index for correct positioning of precision attachments into an existing overdenture.
abstract: Limited space over abutment teeth may make incorporation of a precision attachment system within an existing overdenture technique sensitive. A special diagnostic index can be made to depict the available space within the prosthesis over the abutment teeth. This index is critical to determine the feasibility of attachment incorporation, as well as the selection and correct positioning of an appropriate attachment system. A method to improve predictability for precision attachment incorporation into an existing overdenture is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Mississippi, School of Dentistry, Jackson.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kolodney
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Holder
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Gray
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003823:Denture Rebasing; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane