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)