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Root Supported Overdenture Using Zest Anchor Locator Attachment - a Case Report


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Root-supported overdentures are an alternative to extractions and complete dentures. Chewing efficiency with a ischolar_main-supported overdenture is higher in patients who previously wore a complete denture. This increases in function, retention, and stability leads to better esthetics and phonetics in denture wearers, thereby elevating patient's self-esteem. This article demonstrates a technique of fabrication of ischolar_main supported overdenture, using Locator attachments (Zest Anchors, Inc.) to provide retention and stability and resistance to denture displacement. Locators can be used to attach to ischolar_mains with or without a coping in a direct or indirect technique. Retaining the existing teeth also preserves the alveolar bone and increases both proprioception and masticatory performance.

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Root Supported Overdenture, Locator Attachment, Preservation of Alveolar Bone
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Authors

Sumi Chandra
Department of Prosthodontics, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Ajay Singh
Department of Prosthodontics, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Meenakshi Singh
Department of Prosthodontics, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Bhargavi Anand
Department of Prosthodontics, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India

Abstract


Root-supported overdentures are an alternative to extractions and complete dentures. Chewing efficiency with a ischolar_main-supported overdenture is higher in patients who previously wore a complete denture. This increases in function, retention, and stability leads to better esthetics and phonetics in denture wearers, thereby elevating patient's self-esteem. This article demonstrates a technique of fabrication of ischolar_main supported overdenture, using Locator attachments (Zest Anchors, Inc.) to provide retention and stability and resistance to denture displacement. Locators can be used to attach to ischolar_mains with or without a coping in a direct or indirect technique. Retaining the existing teeth also preserves the alveolar bone and increases both proprioception and masticatory performance.

Keywords


Root Supported Overdenture, Locator Attachment, Preservation of Alveolar Bone

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