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A simple and inexpensive retainer for overdenture prosthesis.

Lakshya Kumar¹, Jitendra Rao, Akanksha Yadav

¹Department of Prosthodontics, FODS, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. lakshya79@yahoo.com

BMJ Case Reports

|July 18, 2013

Summary

This case report details an inexpensive mandibular overdenture using a modified coping and wire lock mechanism. The innovative design provided excellent retention and stability, leading to high patient satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Dental Materials

Background:

Conventional overdentures can face challenges with retention and stability.
Developing cost-effective and reliable retentive devices is crucial in prosthodontics.

Observation:

A 65-year-old male patient received a mandibular overdenture with a unique wire lock mechanism.
The overdenture incorporated a simple modification in the coping design during fabrication.
A weekly topical fluoride regimen was implemented to manage abutment issues.

Findings:

The fabricated overdenture demonstrated high retentive and stable qualities.
The wire lock mechanism proved effective in enhancing denture performance.
The patient reported significant satisfaction with the functional and esthetic outcome.

Implications:

This technique offers a simple, logical, and inexpensive solution for mandibular overdentures.
The modified coping and wire lock system presents a viable alternative for improving denture stability.
The findings suggest potential for wider application in clinical prosthodontic practice.