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A Challenging Case of Prosthetic Dental Rehabilitation by a Root-Retained Overdenture Using Intra-Radicular Attachments: A Clinical Report With a Seven-Year Follow-Up Publisher

Summary: Can tooth-supported overdentures improve denture retention? Research suggests they can enhance stability and function, preventing bone resorption over time. #Dentistry #OralHealth

Arshad M ; Yaghoobi N
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Source: Frontiers in Dentistry Published:2026


Abstract

Conventional complete dentures cause underlying bone resorption over time, which leads to retention loss and poor adaptation of denture. These complications can be prevented in use of root-supported or tooth-supported overdentures. A tooth-retained overdenture with intra-radicular attachments is recommended in case of insufficient inter-arch space to improve denture retention, stability, function, and support. This study describes a tooth-supported overdenture to gain retention from the canine teeth, and compensate for the limitation in inter-occlusal space. This clinical report helps dental clinicians in selection of the appropriate attachment type in different conditions, and designing a suitable treatment plan. After 7 years of follow-up, no complication was observed. Copyright © 2026 The Authors.