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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2016; 06(03): 51-57
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1708664
Case Report

A Simplified Approach to Semi-Precision Attachment

Krishna Prasad D.
1   Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018
,
Archana Ashok Swaminathan
2   Former Post Graduate student, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018
,
Anupama Prasad D.
3   Reader, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018
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Abstract

Precision attachments open a new horizon of possibilities in prosthodontic rehabilitation. Varieties in size, shape and configuration allows them to be utilized in many clinical scenarios. However, the complex prosthesis with attachments does not serve the purpose of retention and esthetics but makes it cumbersome for the patient. Two cases in which a simplified approach to semi-precision attachments have been adopted, are discussed here.

Keywords

Semi-precision attachments - Sagix attachment - bar attachments - Precision attachments


Publication History

Received: 02 March 2015

Accepted: 09 July 2016

Article published online:
22 April 2020

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