An Overview of the O-ring Implant Overdenture Attachment: Clinical Reports

Winkler, Sheldon; Piermatti, Jack; Rothman, Amy; Siamos, Georgios

doi:10.1563/1548-1336(2002)028<0082:AOOTOI>2.3.CO;2

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CLINICAL| April 01 2002

An Overview of the O-ring Implant Overdenture Attachment: Clinical Reports

Sheldon Winkler, DDS;

Sheldon Winkler, DDS

^aSheldon Winkler, DDS, is professor of Restorative Dentistry and director of Removable Prosthodontics at Temple University School of Dentistry, 3223 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140-5096. Address correspondence to Dr Winkler.

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Jack Piermatti, DMD;

Jack Piermatti, DMD

^bJack Piermatti, DMD, maintains a full-time practice in reconstructive dentistry and dental implant surgery in Voorhees, NJ.

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Amy Rothman, DMD, MA;

Amy Rothman, DMD, MA

^cAmy Rothman, DMD, MA, is a recent graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry.

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Georgios Siamos, DDS, MS

^dGeorgios Siamos, DDS, MS, completed his advanced training in prosthodontics in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Temple University School of Dentistry. He is a dental officer in the Hellenic Navy

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J Oral Implantol (2002) 28 (2): 82–86.

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Abstract

The O-ring is used to increase retention of implant complete and partial overdenture prostheses. They possess a number of advantages, including ease of use and maintenance, low cost, and possible elimination of a superstructure bar. O-rings wear over time, gradually lose retention, and must be replaced periodically. It is essential that O-ring abutments be parallel to each other. Two cases are presented showing the use of O-rings with a complete mandibular implant overdenture and a maxillary removable partial denture.

O-ring, Implant overdenture, Retention, Root form implant

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American Academy of Implant Dentistry

2002

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