title: A Technique to Evaluate the Space for Retentive Components under a Removable Prosthesis.
abstract: Space analysis for retentive components is a critical part of a treatment plan for an implant-retained prosthesis. This article describes a technique to evaluate the retentive component space between the mucosa and intaglio surface of a removable prosthesis. This technique uses a silicone mold to represent the relieved space. Two silicone matrices are fabricated over the silicone space replica as a reference for selecting or fabricating retentive components for the implant-retained removable prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL.
authors.forename: Yung-tsung
authors.initials: YT
authors.lastname: Hsu
mesh_terms: D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003781:Denture Retention; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning
keywords: Treatment plan; attachment; complication; overdenture