Purpose: To compare the retentive properties of ball and locator attachments during 5,000
insertion-separation cycles, corresponding to approximately 4.5 years of clinical use …

Objectives To assess the effect of implant angulation on the retention of two different
attachment systems for implant‐supported overdentures after a simulated fatigue period of …

Purpose. The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of cyclic
dislodgement on the retention of an overdenture attachment system when 2 implants were …

Background There is a lack of studies evaluating the wear of the male components of the
ball attachment systems of implant‐retained overdentures. Purpose The purpose of this …

Statement of problem Evaluation of the long-term retentive behavior of overdenture
attachments is necessary for successful treatment. Interimplant distance (IID) could affect the …

The aim of this study was to compare the retention and release periods of the Nobel Biocare
bar and clip (NBC), Nobel Biocare ball (NB), Zest anchor (ZA), Zest magnet (ZM), and …

The aim of this qualitative study was to gain a deeper understanding of patient perceptions
of wearing implant-retained overdentures with ball-shaped or cylindrical attachment …

Purpose: To compare retention forces of 3 overdenture attachment systems with metal and
plastic components. Materials and Methods: Four samples of each system evaluated (Ball …

Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the change in the retentive force and
removal torque of three attachment systems during simulation of insertion-removal cycles …

Introduction: Overdentures supported and retained by endosteal implants depend upon
mechanical components to provide retention. Ball attachments are frequently described …