Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Real-Time Dynamic Navigation System for the Precise Quad-Zygomatic Implant Placement in a Patient with a Severely Atrophic Maxilla

Real-Time Dynamic Navigation System for the Precise Quad-Zygomatic Implant Placement in a Patient with a Severely Atrophic Maxilla

Published on: October 18, 2021

Unilateral semi-precision removable partial denture utilizing Bredent VKS-SG attachment system.

Barry Rubel¹, Edward E Hill

¹Department of Care Planning and Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA. brubel@sod.umsmed.edu

The New York State Dental Journal

|September 3, 2009

Summary

Semi-precision attachments offer a discreet solution for removable partial dentures (RPDs). The Bredent VKS-SG ball attachment enhances stability, retention, and patient comfort for Kennedy Class III cases.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Replacement of Maxillary Permanent Central Incisors Lost Due to Trauma in the Mixed-Dentition.

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association·2015

Same author

Management of a Dental Implant with Internal Thread Damage. A Patient Treatment Report.

The New York state dental journal·2015

Same author

Replacement of maxillary permanent central incisors lost due to trauma in the mixed-dentition.

Texas dental journal·2014

Same author

Flexible removable partial dentures: a basic overview.

General dentistry·2014

Same author

Intraoral gothic arch tracing.

The New York state dental journal·2011

Same author

Direct chairside hard reline at delivery of a newly fabricated distal extension removable partial denture: considerations and techniques.

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)·2011

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Dental Materials

Background:

Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are used to replace missing teeth and restore oral function.
Traditional RPDs often utilize visible clasps, which can impact aesthetics.
Semi-precision attachments offer an alternative clasping mechanism for improved RPD stability and aesthetics.

Observation:

This report focuses on the Bredent VKS-SG ball attachment.
The attachment was evaluated for its performance in a Kennedy Class III edentulous area.
Key performance indicators included esthetics, stability, retention, maintenance, and patient comfort.

Findings:

The Bredent VKS-SG ball attachment provided balanced support for the Kennedy Class III edentulous area.
The attachment maximized esthetics, stability, and retention of the removable partial denture.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Real-Time Dynamic Navigation System for the Precise Quad-Zygomatic Implant Placement in a Patient with a Severely Atrophic Maxilla

Real-Time Dynamic Navigation System for the Precise Quad-Zygomatic Implant Placement in a Patient with a Severely Atrophic Maxilla

Published on: October 18, 2021

Low maintenance requirements and exceptional patient comfort were also noted.

Implications:

Semi-precision attachments, like the Bredent VKS-SG, represent a significant advancement in RPD design.
These attachments can improve patient satisfaction by enhancing both functional and esthetic outcomes.
Further research into various semi-precision attachment systems could optimize removable prosthodontic treatments.