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Overdenture Attachment Types

An overdenture is a type of removable denture that fits over and is supported by

a small number of remaining natural teeth or dental implants. There are several
different types of attachments that can be used to secure an overdenture in
place. Some common types of attachments include:

1. Ball and socket attachments: These consist of a ball-shaped attachment on

the underside of the overdenture that fits into a socket-shaped
attachment on the natural tooth or implant. The ball and socket
attachment allows the overdenture to be easily snapped into place and
removed.
2. Bar attachments: These consist of a metal bar that is attached to the
natural teeth or implants and extends across the arch of the mouth. The
overdenture is then fitted with clips or other attachments that engage with
the bar to hold the overdenture in place.
3. Magnetic attachments: These use small magnets to hold the overdenture
in place. The magnets are embedded in the overdenture and are attracted
to metal attachments on the natural teeth or implants.
4. Resilient attachments: These use flexible materials to hold the overdenture
in place. The attachments are made of rubber or other elastic materials
that allow the overdenture to be snapped into place and removed easily.

THERE ARE PROS AND CONS TO EACH TYPE OF ATTACHMENT.

BALL AND BAR ATTACHMENTS TEND TO BE MORE SECURE, BUT
THEY MAY BE MORE EXPENSIVE AND REQUIRE MORE
MAINTENANCE. MAGNETIC ATTACHMENTS ARE GENERALLY
LESS EXPENSIVE AND EASIER TO MAINTAIN, BUT THEY MAY
NOT BE AS SECURE AS BALL AND BAR ATTACHMENTS. IT IS
IMPORTANT TO DISCUSS THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF
ATTACHMENTS WITH A DENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO DETERMINE
THE BEST OPTION FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND
CIRCUMSTANCES.