In order for you to have fewer problems with the gastrointestinal tract, you need to have he althy teeth. However, not everyone can boast of such happiness. Unfortunately, various causes contribute to the destruction of enamel, weakening of the gums and loss of crowns. To correct the deplorable situation, you can install a splinting clasp prosthesis. What it is and what features it has, you will consider further.
General concept of the product
So, a splinting clasp prosthesis is a special removable design that is used if a person has periodontal disease, accompanied by the appearance of crown mobility. In this case, the dentition may stagger completely or partially. In addition, such a prosthesis will help eliminate the huge disadvantage of not having crowns.
These products are easy to install and comfortable to use. Most often they are worn on the front teeth, although they can also be installed on the side teeth. The splinting clasp prosthesis is a small thin metal arc that is attached to the inner surface of the crowns.
Product benefits
Among the advantages of the presented design are the following:
- High aesthetics.
- Duration of service.
- Gum he alth. Bone tissue in this case atrophies much less than when using other types of products.
- No need for frequent replacement.
- The splinting clasp prosthesis is strong enough.
- Quick adaptation to design.
- The possibility of not only restoring the beauty of the dentition, but also treating such a pathology as periodontal disease.
In addition, the prosthesis does not cause allergies, it is quite easy to install.
Product flaws
Of course, nothing is perfect in our world. Splinting clasp prostheses (you can see a photo of them in the article) also have some disadvantages:
- The main disadvantage is the high cost of manufacturing and installation of the product. For example, the minimum price of a design is 15 rubles, and the maximum is 75,000. As you can see, not every prosthesis can be widely available.
- Decrease in the aesthetics of the appearance of the dentition when using clasps.
- The impossibility of mounting the prosthesis in the absence of crowns at all. That is, the mouth should have at least 4 abutment teeth in the lower and upper rows.
As it has already become clear, a splinting clasp prosthesis is a special type of construction, which also has its own indications and contraindications. Let's take a closer look at them.
When can the product be used and contraindications to the procedure
So, the indication for the use of the presented construction is:
- Presence of unilateral, terminal or included jaw defects.
- Periodontosis, which led to loosening of the crowns.
- Incorrect position of teeth.
- Severe bruxism.
- Stretched gum pockets.
- Missing one or more teeth.
- Bleeding gums and pathologies that contribute to it.
- Displaced jaw defects.
- Openness (exposure) of dental roots.
There are a lot of indications for the installation procedure of the presented design. But there are situations when it is better not to do this. For example, it is not recommended to put a splinting clasp prosthesis on the lower jaw (or upper) if you do not have abutment crowns or there are less than 4 of them. In addition, the low position of the teeth that remain in the row may become an obstacle to installation. Periodontal disease in the later stages of development is also considered a contraindication.
Features of manufacturing design
It includes several stages, during which you will have to repeatedly visit the dentist:
- Careful examination of the patient with the determination of the pathologies present and the preparation of a treatment plan. At the same stage, measurements are taken from the dentition, as well as the processing of supporting crowns. impressionnecessary in order to subsequently make an impression tray. This will take about an hour.
- Now in the laboratory, the dental technician has to make this impression tray.
- At this stage, you will again have to visit the dentist, who will take several impressions of each jaw.
- Further, a plaster and wax model of the dentition is made. Here it is also necessary to cast the framework and the basis for artificial crowns.
- At this stage, the fitting of the manufactured structure and the elimination of the shortcomings that have appeared are done. After that, the wax model of the arc is replaced by a plastic one. The prosthesis must be ground and polished.
- At the last stage, the product is fixed in the patient's mouth. At the same time, the dentist adjusts the prosthesis and eliminates any shortcomings.
If you want to use a splinting clasp prosthesis, manufacturing can take from a week to a month.
Features of product installation
In principle, for an experienced specialist in this procedure there is nothing complicated. And it doesn't take much time. Before attaching the structure, the doctor must necessarily restore the height of the bite, if it is lost, and also align the occlusal surface of the teeth.
If everything is in order, the arc is mounted. Its duration and complexity depends on the type of device attachment. Most often, clasp prostheses are used. Fastening here are metal hooks that are simply put on the abutment teeth.
Features of product care
Splinting clasp prosthesis (patient reviews allow us to conclude about the practicality and convenience of this product) requires proper care. Only in this case, he will be able to serve for a long time and with high quality. In addition, ignoring such recommendations can lead to product failure and the appearance of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity. You should follow these care rules:
- Hygienic cleaning of the denture twice a day with a soft brush and a non-abrasive paste.
- After eating, be sure to rinse your mouth. To do this, you can use plain water or a special rinse containing extracts of medicinal herbs that your doctor will prescribe for you.
- Once a day, you need to clean the product with a special solution. To do this, the structure should be removed and put in the prepared liquid for a while. And once every seven days, put the prosthesis in a biological solution that removes stains and stuck pieces of food.
- Nobody cancels a preventive visit to the dentist. This procedure must be carried out every 6 months. During the examination, the doctor will assess the condition of the prosthesis and make the necessary adjustments.
- Before putting on the product, the teeth and the entire oral cavity should be well cleaned with toothpaste and floss.
- In order for the prosthesis to last as long as possible, try to avoid food that is too hard, viscous and sticky.
- No need to take the tire off at night.
In the event of structural failure, do nottry to fix it yourself. It is better to contact the specialist who installed it. Stay he althy!
