A case report of the long-term prognosis of removable partial dentures with magnetic attachments

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 50-year-old female who complained of masticatory and esthetic disturbance. The patient first visited AGU Hospital in 1993. Her remaining teeth showed many different types of clinical deterioration. These remaining teeth were used as the abutment teeth of the partial dentures. Magnetic attachments were selected for the prosthesis in order to maximize retention. Twenty years have passed since this treatment; the follow-up is reported here. Discussion: Because of the lowered load point on the abutment teeth through the introduction of a magnetic attachment system and the resulting improvement in the crown-root ratio of the teeth, abutment tooth mobility was improved. Consequently, the long-term prognosis has remained stable. Conclusion: Based on the stable long-term prognosis, we believe that this application of the magnetic attachment system for RPD has been successful.