Everyone dreams of having beautiful, even, healthy teeth. But not everyone has rewarded nature with a Hollywood smile. In addition, bad habits, poor environmental conditions, non-observance of personal hygiene rules, and a lack of vitamins and minerals in the daily diet have a detrimental effect on the condition of the teeth. Unfortunately, in some cases it is impossible to restore teeth even with the help of professional treatment. Dentures were specially designed to restore lost chewing function and to create a beautiful smile. Clasp prosthetics are the most popular and convenient today. What it is? Let's look into this issue.
Clasp prosthetics (a photo of the results of the procedure is available in the article) is the most effective and progressive method of restoring the dentition. Thanks to modern technologies that are used during this process, it is possible to eliminate defects in the dentition and cosmetic defects of the oral cavity in a short time.
Clasp prosthesis characteristics
The clasp prosthesis is a removable dental structure, thanks to which the chewing load is distributed not only to the supporting teeth, but also to the rest of the jaw. This is achieved due to the special metal frame in the form of an arc, it is made of a light and durable alloy, which does not affect the chewing process.
Due to the even distribution of the masticatory load, the clasp prosthesis has a gentle effect on the teeth, preserving their natural functions and preventing further decay and loss.
Design
This type of prosthesis consists of the following:
- bases, which has the form of a metal frame formed from a clasp (arc) and fixing elements;
- cosmetic part (core of the prosthesis), on which there are artificial teeth and artificial gums.
Advantages
What is remarkable about such prosthetics? Clasp dentures have several advantages. A person quickly gets used to such a prosthesis, there is no discomfort when wearing.
Patients who decide on clasp prosthetics, reviews leave mostly positive, namely:
- Long service life. Manufacturers claim that such a prosthesis can be used up to five years. For removable items this is a long time. For example, plastic prostheses last only two and a half years. The significant difference in terms of use is explained by the fact that bone tissue and gum tissue under the clasp prosthesis atrophy much more slowly than under the plastic prosthesis. Over time, due to tissue atrophy, they no longer correspond to the size and shape of the prosthesis, as a result, fixation worsens, and pain occurs when used.
- Comfortable wearing. The use of the clasp prosthesis is quite comfortable, this is achieved by reducing the plastic base. Instead of a massive plastic base on the upper jaw there is a metal thin arc that does not close the front of the sky (diction and taste sensations depend on it). Thanks to the same thin arc on the lower jaw, the tongue is in a free position, as a result of diction disturbances are reduced, and the risk of loss of the entire prosthesis becomes minimal.
- Reliability and durability. A cast metal frame is the basis of a clasp prosthesis, so its breakdown happens in extremely rare cases.
Clasp dentures have another positive feature (reviews confirm this): removable components can not be removed at night. This is very important both from a moral and aesthetic point of view.
Kinds
Clasp dentures are divided into:
- clasp (held with clasps);
- castle (fixed due to the castle design);
- telescopic (held by a telescopic system).
Clasp dentures with clasps
Clasp clasp prosthetics - what is it? A similar design is fixed with special metal hooks - clasps, covering the abutment tooth quite tightly. They hold the prosthesis on the jaw, and when chewing, the load is transferred to the teeth. As a rule, clasps and frame are cast together, so that the design becomes high-strength and durable. Clasp dentures are made on clasps taking into account the size and shape of the patient's tooth. One of the best recovery options is clasp clasp prosthetics. Patient reviews indicate only one minus. This is not enough aesthetics: metal hooks with a smile can be noticeable.
Clasp dentures on locks
Castle clasp prosthetics - what is it? This type of dentures does not have metal hooks, so a more aesthetic appearance is achieved. Lock prostheses have a strong and at the same time lightweight bridge structure, which, when chewing, transfers part of the pressure to the abutment teeth. To strengthen and protect the supporting teeth, metal-ceramic crowns are used, in which half of the castle is inserted, and the second half is placed on the supporting teeth. After the prosthesis is installed, the lock snaps into place. Thanks to the locks fixed in the teeth or on their crowns, a high fastening strength of the prosthesis is achieved. They also make it easy to remove the structure for periodic cleaning. The main drawback of the clasp prosthesis on the locks is the complexity of manufacturing such a design. In addition, a large number of teeth are involved in it.
Clasp dentures with telescopic fixation system
Telescopic clasp prosthetics - what is it? It is one of the most difficult types of prosthetics. It is based on the design of telescopic crowns, consisting of two elements. One part is installed directly on the tooth, the second in a fixed structure. The upper part of the telescopic crown fits tightly on the lower, due to which the most reliable fixation is achieved. This method of prosthetics is considered universal. Over time, the state of the oral cavity can change, and such a design needs only minor correction. Due to the complexity of the process, this type of prosthetics is not used as often as, for example, in Europe and the USA, where the telescopic arch prosthesis is the traditional type of tooth restoration. Reviews of patients confirm its many advantages. Namely:
- full recovery is possible even with a minimum number of teeth;
- durability and high structural strength;
- during meals there are no inconveniences;
- diction is not disturbed;
- It is not necessary to remove structures daily.
Laboratory creation steps
The manufacture of clasp prostheses is a long, complex and time-consuming process, consisting of several main stages:
- Make a diagnostic model (plaster cast). This allows you to choose the necessary design, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient's oral cavity.
- The bite and exact position of the jaws are determined in three planes.
- Measure the load on the abutment teeth.
- On the diagnostic model make a drawing of the denture.
- Grind teeth on a diagnostic model.
- Using a cast of the jaw, a gypsum prototype is made.
- A wax prosthesis is reproduced on top of the gypsum model.
- The frame is cast using a special alloy of metals and a wax model, then it is ground and polished.
- Artificial teeth are placed on the wax roller to produce their imprint.
- An impression of the wax model is prepared, which is then filled with molten plastic.
This completes the manufacture of clasp prostheses. When processing the structure, extreme care must be taken, since there is a high risk of damage to it.
How to care for a prosthesis?
Caring for the structure in question is not difficult. Enough daily cleansing in the morning and evening. For cleaning, it is recommended to use a special disinfecting liquid, which will eliminate all pathogenic microorganisms that develop on the surface of the prosthesis. Do not forget to observe oral hygiene. In addition to daily two-time brushing, rinse the oral cavity with special hygiene products after each meal.
How much does clasp prosthetics cost?
Prices for the described designs depend on the features of their manufacture. Dentures are simple and complex, the latter can have not one metal arc, but two. The type of fixation to the abutment also affects how much the clasp prosthesis will cost. The price of the product in question on micro locks is higher, since the cost of such fastening elements is taken into account.
- Clasp prosthesis with clasps. The cost of such a product in Moscow is in the range of twenty to thirty thousand rubles (depending on the complexity of the design).
- Castle clasp prosthesis. The price of a similar construction in the capital is from 90 thousand rubles and more.
- Telescopic clasp prosthesis. It has a fairly high cost. The price of one telescopic crown averages 21 thousand rubles, the prosthesis itself - 22 thousand rubles.
Conclusion
Clasp prosthetics are the most advanced method of tooth restoration. With the help of the described constructions, you can not only chew food qualitatively, speak clearly, but also lead a normal lifestyle, without hesitating to smile.