Abstracts


Implant-Retained Removable Prosthesis with Ball Attachments in Partially Edentulous Maxilla
Waldimir Rocha de Carvalho, CD, *Eliane Porto Barboza, CD, MScD, DScD,** André Luis Caúla, CD***


   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 fewer patient visits and laboratory procedures; the use of minimal number of implants; lower financial obligations; and 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. (Implant Dent 2001; 10: 280 – 284)