Occlusal devices are a valid treatment modality in certain clinical situations. For
an occlusal device to be effective, sufficient retention and stability should be derived
from coverage of the occlusal and incisal surfaces of the teeth. In the absence of
most or all of the posterior teeth, the effectiveness of the device could become compromised
as the incisal portions of the anterior teeth are typically not conducive to adequately
retaining and stabilizing the device. This clinical report describes an approach to
improving the retention and stability of an occlusal device for a patient with shortened
dental arches by use of the patient's existing extracoronal attachments.
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