title: A simplified technique for custom made overdenture semi-precision attachments.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Overdentures are the choice of treatment for most of them, but the only snag is its cost. In India, the rural areas are still deprived of quality treatment. This manuscript is showcasing a study, which is a cheaper, but effective way to provide the best to the patient.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to develop a custom made system, which can be used as an alternative treatment for the management of patients who need overdentures. The primary objective of this study was to provide a cost-effective attachment with the best functional efficacy.
  
  
  METHODS
  The semi-precision attachments were made by using the conventional technique of preparation of post space. The patterns were prepared by using the pattern resin material and the rest of the male and female attachments were fabricated by using innovative methods fulfilling the criteria.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The attachments were successfully used in patients with remarkably good function and comfort.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It was a successful attempt to provide the specialized treatment in affordable cost. There is a need of innovative work to make the sophisticated systems more economical and readily available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Amrutnagar, Sangamner, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rajani A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Dable
authors.forename: Bhushan S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Gaikwad
authors.forename: Saurabh S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Marathe
authors.forename: Mayura S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Badgujar
authors.forename: Vinay R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Dole
mesh_terms: D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D015203:Reproducibility of Results