ABSTRACT
Dentures requiring support from teeth, the mucosa and the underlying alveolar ridges are subjected to many forces that adversely effect the abutment teeth and the residual ridges during functional and parafunctional activity. A number of designs of the framework and the direct retainers were used to improve the comfort and acceptance of the patient wearing a removable partial denture. Attachment retained removable partial denture is one of the viable treatment alternative through which significant number of patients could be benefited. In this particular case of distal extension, attachment retained removable partial denture was chosen as a treatment modality. This article provides an overview and a simplified approach to this treatment through a case report and the criteria followed for selection of the particular attachments for treating the patient.
ABSTRACT
Gingival replacement is often a component of comprehensive prosthodontics. Gingival prostheses may be fixed or removable. It can be made from acrylics, composite resins, silicones or porcelain-based materials.This paper describes different clinical situations in which three types of gingival prostheses, removable acrylic veneer with melanin pigmentation, fixed ceramic veneer and flexible nylon based veneer, were used effectively.