A case report of esthetic rehabilitation by extracoronal attachment

Abstract

Patient: A 63-year-old woman presented to the dental clinic with the chief complaint of esthetic problems due to the conspicuous appearance of the denture clasp and masticatory disability due to accidental tongue biting. A maxillary complete denture and a mandibular partial denture fabricated with extracoronal attachments were delivered to the patient.

Discussion: Among the various approaches of prosthetic treatment for the edentulous mandibular molar region, the extracoronal attachments that were specifically designed to address the patient’s chief complaint of compromised esthetics were successfully fabricated and delivered to the patient.

Conclusion: The use of extracoronal attachments for the remaining anterior teeth ensured esthetic restoration of the edentulous areas and improvement in the denture with added stability, resulting in favorable postoperative outcomes and patient satisfaction.