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Case Reports
. 2014 Dec;8(12):ZD14-6.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/11389.5337. Epub 2014 Dec 5.

A unique method of retention for gum stripper- a case report

Santosh S Doddamani  1 , Priyanka T S  2
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A unique method of retention for gum stripper- a case report

Santosh S Doddamani et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Successful restoration of partially edentulous situations, especially kennedy's class-I, II &IV requires lot of contemporary and conventional treatment approaches. Semi precision attachments play a major role in retention of clinically challenging partially edentulous situation. Attachment retained partial dentures can be one of the successful treatment option in prosthdontics. This article presents a unique technique of retaining gum stripper using semi precision attachments.

Keywords: Gum stripper; Kennedy’s class-IV; Precision attachment; Rheine83.

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Mandibular arch showing kennedy’s class IV
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Final cementation of full metal crown along with attachment in 47 & 36
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Full metal crown along with retentive resilient cap in 47&36
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Retentive caps picked up within partial denture
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Final insertion of Prostheses
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Intra oral view of final prosthesis in occlusion
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The RHEIN 83 OT CAP attachments system
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