title: Root-retained overdentures: Part I--Biomechanical and clinical aspects.
abstract: Despite recent developments in dental implantology, the conservative approach to root preservation is still valid. In view of increased root caries rate in the elderly and lax oral hygiene habits of most overdenture wearers, placing protective copings on root abutments, when economically feasible, is the preferred method of treatment. Retention of overdentures is increased by including stud attachments in the abutments. Incorporation of cast metal frameworks is recommended to prevent base fractures.
authors.affiliation: Section of Oral Rehabilitation, Tel Aviv University, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Israel.
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authors.lastname: Langer
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authors.lastname: Langer
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003781:Denture Retention; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D014092:Tooth Root