Author: Hanin Amer Na'meh What is an attachment in dentistry? Attachment refers to the specialized components used to connect and secure dental prosthetics, such as partial dentures, overdentures, and implant-supported restorations, to the remaining natural teeth or dental implants. What are denture attachments? An attachment is a connector consisting of two or more components. One component is connected to a tooth, tooth root, or an implant and the other component is connected to a prosthesis. This component of the attachment is typically incorporated in the crown of a tooth. What are the 4 types of attachments? The 4 different attachment styles • Secure attachment style. • Anxious (or ambivalent) attachment style. • Avoidant-dismissive attachment style. • Disorganized attachment style. What are the uses of attachments in complete denture? The primary functions of bar attachments are splinting the abutments together, even distribution of forces to the abutments and supporting areas, guiding the prosthesis into place, improving the retention, stability, support and comfort of the patient.