ATTACHMENT PLANNING

Attachments are rigid or resilient connectors that redirect the

forces of occlusion.
Why Use Attachments?
-Aesthetics
-Redistribution of forces
-Minimize trauma to soft tissue
-Control of loading or rotational forces
-Non-parallel abutments
-Future salvage efforts
-Retention
-Stabilization
How We Select Attachments:
-Location
-Opposing arch
-Function
-Retention
-Available space (3-5mm)
-Cost
-Evaluation of remaining roots or implants
-Evaluation of the quality and quantity of soft tissue
-Number of Implants, A/P spread, implant angulations, remaining ridge
The Seven Ps
PRIOR-PROPER-PLANNING-PREVENTS-POOR-PERVASIVEPERFORMANCE!
-Use a custom tray, get all borders & extensions.
-Obtain reference manuals & literature from various attachments companies.
-Use a lab that is familiar with attachment cases.
-Use lab processed temporaries.
-Take & mount study models & measure interarch & interocclusal space.

George E Bambara, MS, DMD

917-678-2348
Gbambara@AttachmentDentistry.com
www.AttachmentDentistry.com