title: Implant-retained removable prosthesis with ball attachments in partially edentulous maxilla.
abstract: This clinical report presents a restorative option for the partially edentulous maxilla utilizing an implant-retained removable partial denture without retentive clasps. This approach required (1) fewer patient visits and laboratory procedures; (2) the use of minimal number of implants; (3) lower financial obligations; and (4) no sinus elevation surgery. The use of O-ring attachments provided excellent retention and stability. The detachable prosthesis over implants allows easier oral hygiene by the patient and provides superior esthetics and phonetics in cases involving advanced ridge resorption.
authors.affiliation: Unicastelo University, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: de Carvalho
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Barboza
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Caúla
mesh_terms: D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000534:rehabilitation; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003781:Denture Retention; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008875:Middle Aged; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010700:Phonetics; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants