Hybrid prosthesis treatment of bilateral free-end partial edentulous of the mandible

Perawatan prostesis hybrid pada edentulus sebagian free-end bilateral rahang bawah

Abstract

There are various treatment options to rehabilitate bilateral free-end edentulous. Common problems encountered for such cases are difficult retention and stability as well as compromised aesthetics. A hybrid prosthesis or precision attachment is a good treat-ment option in terms of aesthetics, retention and stability. This article discusses the treatment procedure using precision attach-ment in a man who presented with complaints of difficulty chewing due to the loss of all maxillary teeth and some mandibular teeth. The patient had no history of systemic disease. The patient had used a denture before but it was broken and loose so he wanted a new denture. It was concluded that hybrid prosthesis was the treatment of choice because it has better retention and stability and offers an aesthetic solution to patients who are not satisfied with the appearance of a clamer denture.