title: Use of radicular attachments with endodontically treated teeth.
abstract: An extension of conventional overdenture philosophy with the use of radicular attachments in endodontically treated teeth can be used to improve stability, reduce bony resorption and proprioception and augment retention. However, radicular attachments are not appropriate in all cases. Indications, requirements, advantages and disadvantages of this type of prosthesis are provided.
authors.affiliation: Implant Dentistry, USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California 90089-0641.
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Chee
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Donovan
mesh_terms: D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003787:Dental Pulp Devitalization; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014092:Tooth Root