title: Attachment dentistry. A rationale for reflection and treatment planning.
abstract: The article summarizes how, as general dentists, we can incorporate attachment dentistry into our daily practices. Most importantly, it speaks of why we should be considering using this modality in our treatment planning of fixed and removable prosthetics. Partial dentures should do more than just replace teeth. Special consideration has been taken to preserve soft tissue and protect weak aboutment teeth as well as to achieve a cosmetically pleasing result. This requires planning for success and results in a win-win situation for the patient and the dentist. The article discusses the segmentation of fixed prosthetics that considers healthy physiologic tooth movement in the initial planning stages.
authors.forename: George E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Bambara
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003781:Denture Retention; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012399:Rotation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical