Keeping your teeth until old age, despite the latest dental developments and innovations, is not possible for everyone. Therefore, to prevent their visible absence in the mouth, removable and fixed prosthetics are widely used. A fairly popular option today is the installation of a clasp prosthesis, which is a progressive dental development with increased comfort for the patient. It is indicated in the absence of 6 or more teeth in a patient. What are clasp prostheses and what is it - the topic of our article.
What are clasp prostheses, their advantages and disadvantages
Prosthetics with clasp prostheses is one of the latest developments in removable dental structures. This treatment device is very comfortable to wear, besides it perfectly creates the appearance of the integrity of the dentition in the mouth.
Its design consists of the following elements:
- Metal arc made of durable alloy;
- Acrylic base imitating artificial gums;
- Artificial teeth that look indistinguishable from real ones;
- Fixing system consisting of locks, clamps and crowns.
The unique design of the clasp apparatus makes it extremely comfortable to wear. It is practically not felt in the mouth, but at the same time it is strong, reliable and durable. In addition, it does not disturb speech at all, does not interfere with eating and ensures that sensitivity is maintained in all corners of the mouth.
Removable clasp dentures, photos of which are on our website, have a number of undeniable advantages. Thanks to them, they are actively used in dental practice to solve the problem of the absence of a large number of teeth in a patient. Namely:
Removable clasp prosthesis, the photo of which is posted on our website, is excellent suitable for temporary wear for the period of dental treatment and preparation for implantation. It easily solves the aesthetic problem of the broken integrity of the dentition and allows the patient to feel comfortable and confident at any stage of its restoration.
But at the same time, this innovative dental design also has certain disadvantages. This is, first of all, the price. Clasp prosthesis is much more expensive than other removable models. This is especially true for those options that are attached to the front teeth. And the risk of damage to the enamel of the abutment teeth with a poorly fitted arch or too much weight of this dental product.
Varieties of clasp prostheses
What is a clasp denture and its photo were reviewed by us in the previous section. Now is the time to talk about what options for its designs can offer us for installation. In dental practice they are usually divided according to the method of attachment to the abutment teeth, which are the remaining intact teeth of the patient. So, the types of clasp prostheses according to the method of fixation:
- Clasp;
- Castle;
- Crown.
The most common today are clasp prostheses, with a clasp fastening method.
They are attached to the abutment teeth with clasps- metal hooks - a kind of "outgrowths" of a metal arc. These structural elements play an important role - they redistribute the load not only along its length, but also on all the patient's remaining teeth, as well as the tissues surrounding them. The integrity of the enamel of the abutment teeth depends on how masterly the clasps are made.
Clasp prostheses on clasps
Despite the fact that these metal hooks require periodic replacement, the design of such a prosthesis is considered strong, reliable and durable. Their price is quite affordable for most residents of our country.
A significant disadvantage of this method of attaching a clasp prosthesis is that its metal hooks fixed to the front teeth are clearly visible.
Therefore, from an aesthetic point of view, it is better to choose a dental unit with a different method of attachment.
Attachments or miniature locks is a fundamentally new way of fixing clasp prostheses. These structural elements are divided into two parts, one of which is placed in the prosthesis itself, and the second is attached to the crowns installed on the patient's abutment teeth. During installation of this dental structure in the mouth, both parts snap into place, thereby providing it with a strong and reliable fastening.
Attachments are of 3 types:
- Crossbar;
- spherical;
- Rail.
Which of these types to prefer is chosen by the prosthodontist individually for each case. The clasp removable prosthesis of the lock type is completely invisible in the mouth and perfectly redistributes the load throughout the jaw.
Clasp prostheses with locks
A prerequisite for its use is the installation of metal-ceramic crowns on two abutment teeth on both sides, which is why the total cost of such a dental structure will be much higher.
And finally telescopic clasp prosthesis considered to be universal. It is a unique dental development that is suitable for patients with any number of remaining healthy teeth in their mouths. Its fastening system will also be double, crowns act as it. One of them is installed directly on the tooth in the patient's mouth, and the second - in the clasp prosthesis. During its fastening, one crown sits on another, which forms its strong and reliable fastening in the mouth. This option is used when all other methods of fixing the clasp prosthesis are not suitable.
Separate words deserve another removable clasp design, called prosthesis Quadrotti. Its arc and clasps are made of plastic. And it is intended for patients who are allergic to a metal alloy. Its benefits are obvious. It is quite thin and almost imperceptible in the mouth and at the same time durable and reliable. For its manufacture, a translucent material is used, which makes it almost invisible. It is easy to get used to it, because it does not create any inconvenience while wearing. Another indisputable advantage of it is that due to its flexible base, it does not break. Therefore, such prostheses are installed by athletes, rescuers and people of other dangerous professions.
Clasp prostheses on telescopic crowns
Indications for the installation of a clasp prosthesis
Prosthetics with clasp prostheses is ideal for the following indications:
- Violation of the aesthetics of the dentition due to the removal of several teeth;
- Absence of front teeth or teeth of the lower jaw;
- Missing teeth on one or both sides;
- Periodontitis or any inflammatory diseases of the periodontal tissue;
- Malocclusion;
- Intensive abrasion of tooth enamel;
- Temporary wear in preparation for implantation.
As for contraindications to wearing a clasp prosthesis, they will be the complete absence of teeth or their unsatisfactory condition, the structure simply will not be attached to anything.
It can also be installed on implants.
Byugel prosthetics of teeth, what it is and a photo of how it looks in the mouth, we examined above, and the procedure for its installation will be individual for each specific case. In more detail about whether this type of removable denture is suitable for you or not, a qualified doctor will tell you at a preliminary consultation, who will assess the condition of your teeth and the degree of the existing problem of the integrity of their row.
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