J Korean Acad Prosthodont.
2002 Feb;40(1):88-97.
Case Reports On The Magnetic Retained Overdentures
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- 1Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry Chonnam National University, Korea. msvang@chonnam ac.kr
- 2Department of dental hygiene Chunnam Techno college, Korea.
Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to evaluate a cases which was treated with magnetic attachments on the patients in edentulous mandible and maxilla.Author made magnetic overdenture for two patients and then clinical examination were used for evaluation of the function and change in retention during 30months.Patients showed difficulty in oral hygiene care at the beginning but they go used to it soon. It was effective in promotion of denture retention and stability and also gave patient emotionally uplifting psychologic state.This study suggest that magnetic attachment was effective for the treatment of patients presenting a few remaining teeth or teeth under severe caries or mobility.
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