It is safe to say that the clasp prosthesis, both on locks and on clasps, is the best to date in prosthetics, a way to solve the problem of partially lost teeth. It has many advantages, both aesthetically and functionally.
The name of this method of prosthetics comes from the German word "bugel", meaning "arc". This is the main feature of the clasp prosthesis - in its design it contains a special metal arc designed for better fixation and load distribution.
This type of prosthetics is especially effective in cases of so-called end defects of the dentition, when lost teeth are the last in a row.
Precision mold manufacturing
Properly made clasp dentures easy to install and remove, and can also cause discomfort only in the process of getting used to, in the first days of use. This is due to the fact that during the manufacturing process of the prosthesis no standard casts and forms are used, since each clasp is made individually for each patient on the basis of a cast.
Moreover, obtaining a high-quality cast is the first extremely important task that the dentist faces. On this page you can see visual photos of finished prostheses.
Main advantages
- More compact and comfortable in comparison with lamellar prostheses and do not cover the upper palate completely;
- Easy care (no need to take off at night);
- The chewing load is distributed not only on the supporting teeth, as in the case of bridges, but also on the gums, which is very important;
- Do not violate the tactile and taste sensations from the process of eating;
- The use of clasp prosthetics significantly slows down the pathological processes in the oral cavity associated with the loss of teeth;
- Reliable fixation;
- The possibility of fixing “native” teeth in patients with periodontal disease.
Fastening
There are 2 ways to attach clasp prostheses:
- Clasps
- Locks
Fixing with clasps
Clasps- These are special hooks that wrap around a healthy tooth at the base and are responsible for secure fixation of the prosthesis. The yoke with clasps is more affordable than the option with locks, but it has some aesthetic drawback - the hooks are visible to the interlocutor in the process of communication.
If the price factor is one of the decisive ones, then you should not worry about the fact that the fastening can harm the enamel of the teeth.
Firstly, in this case, the teeth are not turned under the hooks, and the hooks themselves are made of elastic materials that do not injure the enamel during operation.
Locking with locking connection
The lock connection is a more modern way of fixing the clasp prosthesis, which makes it possible to achieve rigidity that clasps cannot provide.
The fastening of the clasp prosthesis occurs with the help of miniature locks, one part of which is located directly in the prosthesis, and the second - on the crown of the patient's tooth.
Two important advantages of this type of fixation:
- Aesthetic advantage - locking locks are not visible to the interlocutor;
- The functional advantage is the achievement of a better distribution of the masticatory load on the abutment teeth and gums.
Denture care
As mentioned above, caring for clasp prostheses is simple. They do not need to be removed at night, but simply cleaned 2 times a day from food debris and plaque. And for these purposes, you do not need to use any special cleaning compounds - just ordinary toothpaste, brushes and water.
Health is in safe hands
The specialists of the 22nd century dental clinic have enough experience and all the necessary equipment to solve prosthetic problems of any complexity. As evidenced by the reviews of our patients, we can be trusted.
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