Current Status of the Use of Resin-bonded Attachments for Removable Partial Dentures: A Review of the Literature

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Saw Kalyar Htike
Minkhant Koko
Yan Aung Tun

Abstract

Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are effective treatment modalities for patients with reduced dentition. To enhance the retention and stability of RPD, retentive clasps are used to engage the undercuts of the existing teeth. An alternative oral rehabilitation solution that satisfies the functional and aesthetic demands of the patients is the use of extra-coronal attachment-retained or implant-assisted RPD. Moreover, resin-bonded attachments (RBAs) have emerged as a minimally invasive solution with a fail-safe advantage that offers reparability. Despite having several advantages, such as better retention and esthetics, there is no comprehensive review regarding the clinical application of RBA, including the methods, drawbacks, and current research in dental literature. Our narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis and qualitative analysis of the use of RBAs. We conducted a comprehensive search of databases such as PubMed and Medline from 1990 to 2024. Furthermore, the snowballing method was employed, where one reference led to the identification of additional relevant articles to be included in the review process. This review will serve as a guide for clinicians seeking advanced prosthodontic treatment to meet the functional and esthetic needs of partially edentulous patients.

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Htike SK, Koko M, Tun YA. Current Status of the Use of Resin-bonded Attachments for Removable Partial Dentures: A Review of the Literature. J Clin Dent Rel Res [Internet]. 2024Dec.2 [cited 2025Feb.19];4(1):1-8. Available from: http://jcdrr-udmm.com/jcdrr/article/view/1