Precision Attachments In Prosthodontics The Applications Of Intracoronal And Extracoronal Attachments

Author is in private practice, Cardiff, UK. Illustrates the advantages of precision attachments through cases that can be used as a reference for treatment planning. Contents include treatment planning, free-end saddle, bounded saddle, overdentures, auxiliary attachments and more. Color and halftone illustrations. For clinicians.

By definition, the term precision denotes ‘the quality or state of being precise’. Misconceptions about the use of intracoronally retained prosthesis have discouraged many practitioners to use them in their dental practices. However the prosthodontist who employs this form of treatment quickly learns of its benefits in providing patients with an esthetic prosthesis. It offers considerable advantages in dentistry because of their flexibility Precision attachments are sometimes said to be a connecting link between the fixed and removable type of partial dentures because it incorporates features common to both types of construction. Precision attachments retain and attach a removable bridge or partial denture on natural teeth vital or non-vital. Some serve as retainers for full dentures (over dentures) where few abutments remain. The main purpose of each precision attachment besides retention is its concealment within or under a restoration as an esthetically better alternative to a visible clasp retainer

Prosthodontics is the subspecialty of dentistry that deals with the aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth. The second edition of this textbook has been fully revised and updated to provide undergraduates with the latest advances in the field of prosthodontics. Divided into six sections, each part provides in depth detail on a specific type of prosthesis – complete dentures, removable partial dentures, fixed partial dentures, maxillofacial prosthesis, implants, and dental materials. The section on implants has been completely reorganised with the addition of new chapters, and the section on dental materials is brand new to this edition. The book includes discussion on anatomical land marks and lab procedures, as well as evidence based clinical practice and operating techniques. More than 3000 clinical photographs, diagrams, concept maps and charts enhance learning and enable quick revision. Key points Fully revised, second edition providing latest advances in prosthodontics Features brand new section on dental materials Highly illustrated with more than 3000 clinical photographs, diagrams and charts Previous edition (9788180611995) published in 2006