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Precision Attachment in the Rehabilitation of Distal Extension Using the Functionally Generated Path (FGP) Technique:
Apoorva K1, Maneesha P K1, PunyaKrishnan B2
1Prosthodontics, Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, IND.
Cureus
|July 16, 2026
Summary
Precision attachments offer a superior alternative to conventional removable partial dentures. Utilizing ball attachments in mandibular partial denture fabrication ensures long-term success through effective stress distribution and tooth splinting.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are a common dental restoration.
- Conventional RPDs have limitations in aesthetics and retention.
- Precision attachments represent an advancement in RPD design.
Keywords:
cpd - kennedy class i mod 1distal extensiondynamic occlusionextra coronal attachmentfgpfunctional efficiencyfunctional occlusionprecision attachmentsremovable partial denturesemi-adjustable articulator
