What are the clasp prostheses and who they are suitable for, prices depending on the type of prosthesis and design features

Modern technologies offer a fairly large selection of prostheses for locating lost teeth on the site and one of the most popular are the clasp.They consist of a metal frame on which are installed artificial teeth and gums.Their popularity is due to the fact that for the installation of this design there is no need to file healthy teeth, and they allow evenly distribute the load throughout the jaw when chewing food.Clasp dentures will be the best option if you have a loose tooth on your native jaw, since the fastenings of such a design during dressing immobilize your teeth, thereby prolonging their life cycle.

Clasp dentures have a detachable frame of high strength, so the period of their operation is quite long.Another undoubted advantage is that the design of does not involve closing the palate in the mouth of , so getting used to the prosthesis is much faster and the discomfort is reduced to a minimum during the conversation.

The ability to remove clasp dentures for thorough cleaning in all hard-to-reach places allows you to keep them clean and maintain oral hygiene.Such a design will not allow the appearance of any foci of infection that may occur in areas difficult to access for cleansing, which are characteristic of prostheses that are not removed.

Clasp prosthetics is considered to be one of 's most efficient and convenient compared to other removable structures.It is used even for the treatment of periodontal disease, the restoration of one or more teeth.But such a design can be established only with the presence of their own healthy teeth, which act as a support for the framework.

Clasp dentures are somewhat similar in function to other plastic acrylics, however, they also have a significant difference.The presence of a metal frame on which to fasten the plastic base, can significantly reduce its thickness.Artificial teeth are attached to the base itself.All this allows to significantly simplify the prosthesis , to reduce the volume of the construction, which makes it more convenient to use and makes it easier to get used to.Especially good it is felt on the front teeth, there is only a small arc of thin metal, and not a massive jumper like a solid acrylic.

Indications

No clasp dentures are suitable for all.As it was already written, the patient should have his healthy teeth , which can be attached to the frame structure.Also, the design will not be able to be fixed in the absence of even one extreme tooth in the row.In this case, clasp dentures do not use.However, if desired, the problem is solved by installing implants, which will subsequently be attached to the structure.

This kind of prosthetics is also used by for restoration and treatment of teeth .It is suitable:

• In the absence of one or more teeth.It allows you to restore the teeth that are next to the slots, even if they stagger and are prone to loss.Moreover, the design will ideally close even those cracks that are far apart from each other, strengthening other healthy teeth.
• In the absence of lateral or anterior teeth.
• With a weak enamel.
• With high erasure of native teeth.
• With periodontitis.The design reliably fixes healthy teeth with their increased mobility, which allows to conduct a course of treatment of periodontitis for their restoration.

Species

The cost of a clasp design depends on many factors, and primarily on its kind and material of manufacture.Also, the price depends on the amount of work required to aesthetically and functionally to repair the damaged jaw of the patient .To say what kind of prosthetics you need and name the approximate cost of the work, as well as the price of the prosthesis itself, only a professional dentist will be able to examine the oral cavity.

Prostheses are distinguished by the type of fixation on healthy teeth, they are of three types:

• On clasps.
• On telescopic crowns.
• On locks or attachments.

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each of these types, and also in which case and on what teeth the application of one type or another will be optimal.

Locking with clasps

Clammers are small branches from the main metal frame that clasp healthy teeth that support the structure, which allows very good fixation of the prosthesis in the oral cavity.

This is one of the most popular types of fastening, since helps to restore the teeth of and fixes the loose loose, in general, performs all the useful functions of clasp prostheses.The price of this type of fastening is lower, although much higher, if compared with other prostheses made of acrylic.The cost of clasp prostheses is affected by the higher complexity of the technology of their manufacture compared with plastic ones.

The disadvantage of clamping fastening can not be called a very good aesthetic appearance, since in some situations it is possible to install such a prosthesis in the oral cavity only by reaching the front part of the teeth.When the patient smiles, the clammers will be visible, which, of course, does not give her beauty.However, this is all individual and depends on the location of healthy teeth, so sometimes clammers can be installed almost imperceptibly.

Locking with micro-locks

Attaching the frame to attachments is a lock-type fixation where one half of it is located on the most clasp-like structure, and the second part is fixed to the supporting teeth( crowns are installed).When dressing a prosthesis, such a micro-snap is snapped, which leads to a strong coupling with the native teeth.

The undoubted advantages of this type of fastening is the good fixation of the prosthesis, which does not weaken with time and high aesthetics of the product - such microscrews are completely invisible on the teeth, even in the smile line.Prostheses with this type of carcass attachment have a long service life of at least six years, which positively distinguishes it among other prostheses, for comparison - the durability of acrylic prostheses varies between 2.5 and 4 years.

There are two types of micro jaws:

• Pole
• Friction.

The most popular today are castles produced in Germany, and the name "MK-1"( crossbar) and Bredent( friction).Their cost is slightly more expensive than similar analogues, however, the price is equal to quality and, having put good locks on the teeth, you will extend the life of your prosthesis.

The main and interrelated disadvantages of fixation on attachments are their high price and the complexity of manufacturing .If you are willing to pay a high price for such a design, be sure of the qualifications of your dentist and dental technician, as today it is considered one of the most high-tech in denture prosthetics and requires a good professionalism of doctors.

Fixation on telescopic crowns

We use it rather rarely, this is due to the complexity of making such a prosthesis and the high requirements for the qualification of a dental technician and dentist, and the availability of special equipment , because even a small deviation of the technology manufacturing or use of lowQuality will lead to rather deplorable results.

A similar design is fixed on the supporting teeth or on implants with the help of double telescopic crowns, at the same time it is possible to rest on strongly staggered teeth.

This prosthesis is applied to us only if the form of native teeth is not expressed( or insufficiently expressed), when it is not possible to fix another type of clasp prosthesis.

Cost of denture prosthesis

As it was already written, the price for clasp designs depends on many factors:

• From complexity of manufacturing( there are simple and complex).
• From the type of fixation on the supporting teeth.
• From the need to manufacture and install crowns.
• From the complexity of the preparation of the jaw to install the prosthesis.
• From the materials of the manufacturing of the prosthesis itself and separately of the locks.
• From the pricing policy of the dental clinic and the work of a dentist.

Consider the approximate cost of clasp prosthesis for today, depending on the type of fixation, which is the main indicator of the formation of the price of a prosthesis.

The price of the clasps. Depending on the complexity of the manufacture of the prosthesis and its intended use, the cluster designs are divided into:

• Simple.
• Complicated.
• .

The price for the first two types depending on the clinic and the level of complexity will vary today in the area of ​​35-45 thousand rubles and above.

Shinirujushie prostheses more difficult, they are used for treatment of a parodontitis and for restoration of strongly unsteady teeth.The design is a metal arc that fits snugly against the inner surface of the tooth row or individual teeth and will cost you in the amount of 45-60 thousand rubles.

The price of micro-locks .One-sided clasp prosthesis with micro-locks such as Bredent will cost today from 40-50 to 60 thousand rubles.In this case, in the case of a bilateral prosthesis, this price will double.This price includes the prosthesis itself, the price of the locks and the installation of the cermets on which they are attached( two with a one-sided prosthesis and four respectively with the entire oral cavity).

Locks type "MK-1" are considered more quality and durable, but the price for them is higher, their installation will cost you more by 10-15 thousand compared to Bredent.

Price for telescopic crowns .Because of its complexity, it is considered the most expensive type of prosthetics and starts from 55-65 thousand rubles.

It is worth remembering that the price includes absolutely all the manipulations of manufacturing and fitting, taking the casts and preparing the jaw.The doctor should not charge you for these works additional payment.For any prosthesis, the clinic must provide a guarantee of at least two years, or even more, that with a qualitative material it does not constitute a half of the life of the clasp prosthesis.

Advantages and disadvantages

Clasp prosthetics for today is considered one of the most high-quality and effective.Prostheses are well fixed on the teeth, help to restore staggering, quite practical and have a high aesthetics.They do not need to be removed at night, the structure is lighter and not as massive as plastic, but they are quite easy to clean and clean, which prevents infections from developing in the oral cavity.

Due to its shape and lightness, similar prostheses practically do not change the diction of the patient and make it easier to get used to them, although it is quite long( about three weeks).At the same time, high-quality materials, from which a clasp prosthesis is made, do not oxidize the oral cavity and exclude the risk of stomatitis.

The service life is quite high compared to acrylic constructions( from 5-7 years), and the possibility of breakage is reduced to a minimum due to the cast metal base.

But they also have disadvantages: in case of improper adjustment, the clas- mers can rub the gums of the patient, and if the load is too heavy, cracks can form in the crowns.

Well, of course, they have rather high price for compared to other plastic prostheses.However, if you take into account all the advantages of clasp, as well as their extended service life, it is not surprising that today they are considered to be one of the most popular, because the quality corresponds to the price.