Clasp prosthesis: what is it, photos, types

To save their teeth to a very old age, despite the latest dental developments and innovations, it turns out not at all.Therefore, to prevent their apparent absence in the mouth, removable and non-removable prosthetics are widely used.Quite popular today is the installation of a clasp prosthesis, which is a progressive dental development, which has increased comfort for the patient.It is indicated if the patient has 6 or more teeth.What are the clasp prostheses and what is it - the subject of our article.

What are clasp prostheses, their advantages and disadvantages

Prosthesis by clasp prostheses is one of the newest developments of removable dental structures.This medical device is very comfortable to wear, besides, it perfectly creates an appearance of the integrity of the dentition in the mouth.

Its construction consists of the following elements :

• Metal arc made of a strong alloy;
• Acrylic base, imitating artificial gums;
• Artificial teeth, in appearance not distinguishable from the present;
• A fastening system consisting of locks, latches and crowns.

The unique design of the clasp device makes it extremely comfortable to wear.It, practically, is not felt in the mouth, but at the same time it is durable, reliable and durable.In addition, he does not violate speech at all, does not interfere with food and ensures the preservation of sensitivity in all corners of the mouth.

Removable denture dentures , photos of which are on our website, have a number of undeniable advantages of .Thanks to them, they are actively used in dental practice to solve the problem of the lack of a large number of teeth in the patient.Namely:

1. Small size .The clasp product has the smallest size among other plastic removable structures.
2. Convenience of wearing .Any version of it is attached to the upper jaw by means of a single metal arc, which does not interfere with the person at conversation and at meal.The same goes for the clasp design for the lower teeth.In the mouth, such a prosthesis, in practice, is not noticeable.
3. Long term of wearing .You can use it for 5 to 10 years.Such a long period of time can not boast of any removable product.
4. Reliability .The basis of the prosthesis is a strong metal arc, so the risk that it will break at the most unnecessary moment - the minimum.
5. Less stress on the gums .This dental product is so tight and firmly adheres to the gum, which does not cause any rubbing.It, even, you can not shoot at night.Prosthetic stomatitis, when worn, develops extremely rarely.
6. Lock or clamp fixation allows it to be easily removed for quality care and also easy to put on.
   

   He easily solves the aesthetic problem of the broken integrity of the dentition and allows the patient at any stage of its recovery to feel comfortable and confident.

   But at the same time, there are certain drawbacks to this innovative dental design.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 supporting teeth with poorly adjusted arc or too large weight of this dental product.

   Variety of denture prosthesis

   What this clasp denture and its photos were considered by us in the previous section.Now is the time to talk about what options for its designs can offer us for installation.In the dental practice of , they are divided according to the method of attachment to the supporting teeth of , which are the remaining teeth of the patient that are intact.So, the types of clasp prostheses by fixing method:

   • Clamping;
   • Locking;
   • Crown.

   The most common today are clasp dentures, with a clamping method of attachment.

   They are attached to the supporting teeth with the help of clasps of - metal hooks - peculiar "outgrowths" of the metal arc.These structural elements play a crucial role - they redistribute the load not only along its length, but also on all the remaining teeth of the patient, as well as surrounding tissues.The integrity of the enamel of the supporting teeth depends on how virtuously the clasps are performed.

   

   Clasp prosthesis on clasps

   Despite the fact that these metal hooks require periodic replacement, the construction of such a prosthesis is considered strong, reliable and durable.Their price is quite affordable for most residents of our country.

   A significant drawback to this method of securing the 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 fixing method.

   Attachments or miniature locks is a radically new way of fixing clasp prostheses.These structural elements are divided into two parts, one of which is located in the prosthesis itself, and the second is attached to the crowns, mounted on the supporting teeth of the patient.During the installation of this dental design in the mouth, both parts snap together, thereby providing it with a firm and secure attachment.

   Attachments can be of 3 types:

   • Transom;
   • Spherical;
   • Rail.

   Which of these types is preferred by the dentist-prosthetist physician individually for each case.The clasp removable prosthesis of the castle type is completely invisible in the mouth and splendidly redistributes the load throughout the jaw.

   

   Clasp prosthesis on locks

   A prerequisite for its use is the installation of metal-ceramic crowns on two supporting teeth on both sides, which makes the total cost of such a dental structure much higher.

   And, finally, telescopic clasp prosthesis , considered universal.It is a unique dental development that is suitable for patients with any number of healthy teeth left in the mouth. Its fixing system will also be double, it is crowned .One of them is placed directly on the tooth in the mouth of the patient, and the second - in the clasp prosthesis.During its fastening, one crown sits on the other, forming a strong and reliable attachment 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 Kvadrotti .Its arc and clamps are made of plastic.And it is intended for patients who are allergic to metal alloy.Its advantages are obvious.It is thin enough and almost imperceptible in the mouth and at the same time strong and reliable.For its production, a semi-transparent material is used, which makes it virtually invisible.It's easy to get used to, because it does not create any inconvenience during wearing.Another of its undeniable advantages is that due to its flexible basis, it does not break down.Therefore, such prostheses are installed by sportsmen, rescuers and people of other dangerous professions.

   

   Clasp prosthesis on telescopic crowns

   Indications for installing partial denture

   prosthesis clasp prosthesis is ideal if the following indications:

   • Violation dentition aesthetics as a consequence of the removal of several teeth;
   • No anterior teeth or teeth of the lower jaw;
   • No teeth on one or both sides;Periodontal disease or any inflammatory disease of the periodontal tissue;
   • Incorrect bite;
   • Intensive abrasion of tooth enamel;
   • Temporary wearing while preparing for implantation.

   Regarding the contraindications to wearing a clasp prosthesis, there will be a complete absence of teeth or their unsatisfactory condition, the designs simply do not need to be fixed.

   It can be installed on implants.

   partial denture teeth, what it is and the photo as it appears in the mouth, we have considered above, and the procedure for its setup will be individual for each particular case.For more details about the score for this type of denture or not tell a qualified doctor to prior consultation, which will assess the condition of your teeth and the degree of the integrity of the existing problems of their series.