The use of a magnetic attachment in a removable partial denture of a patient with periodontal tissue loss

Abstract

The use of magnets in removable partial dentures is a valid alternative for eliminating prosthetic structures that may interfere in esthetics without losing retention and stability. Magnets can also be recommended for patients with periodontal tissue loss, since they can decrease transmission of forces to remaining teeth. The aim of this clinical report was to present an alternative prosthetic rehabilitation treatment for periodontally-compromised abutment teeth, and to point out the advantages and disadvantages of using magnets in removable partial dentures (overdentures) from the functional, biological, and esthetic point of view.