Precision ball attachment retained overdenture – A unique treatment option for edentulous – A case report

Abstract

The overdenture treatment provides a conservative option for rehabilitation of patients with a few key teeth remaining. Retained abutments dramatically increase the overall retention and stability of the denture. Along with these benefits, the retained teeth also provide the advantages provided by the intact periodontium which provides a positive reinforcement to the underlying bone. The overdenture treatment can be provided with or without attachments. The attachments have an added advantage of being precision made to provide improved resiliency thus preserving the abutments in the process. These attachments have the added benefit of reducing the bulk of the prosthesis. Thus the precision ball attachment supported overdenture is a boon for patients who are not willing to go for surgical options or patients in whom systemic conditions contradict a surgical procedure. This article, presents a case report aimed at highlighting the usage of precision ball attachments as an adjunct to overdenture treatment.