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Intraoral view showing the mandibular long-span Kennedy class IV partially edentulous arch
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F1
The edentulous part of the mandibular arch was well-formed and the remaining molars were clinically sound [Figure 1].
Molar bands adapted on the remaining molars and circumferential clasps adapted around the mesial molar bands
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F2
The occlusal rest was trimmed and adapted around the mesial molar band, followed by soldering on the buccal and lingual sides to attach it to the molar band assembly [Figure 2].
Splinted molar bands with the patrix part of the attachment
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F3
This constitutes the patrix part of the attachment [Figure 3].
Intraoral picture showing the patrix part of the attachment with plastic sleeves in place
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F4
The matrix was inserted onto the patrix [Figure 4]. The matrix was picked up in the prosthesis by putting the autopolymerizing acrylic resin in the space created on the tissue-fitting surface of the prosthesis [Figure 5].
Tissue-fitting surface of the prosthesis showing embedded plastic sleeves
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F5
The matrix was inserted onto the patrix [Figure 4]. The matrix was picked up in the prosthesis by putting the autopolymerizing acrylic resin in the space created on the tissue-fitting surface of the prosthesis [Figure 5].
Intraoral view showing the prosthesis retained by custom attachment
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F6
The prosthesis was delivered [Figure 6] with oral hygiene instructions and the patient was intimated about the importance of periodic checkups.