Clasp prosthetics - what is it? Clasp prosthesis: reviews and prices

Everyone dreams of having beautiful, smooth, healthy teeth. But not all nature has awarded a Hollywood smile. In addition, harmful habits are caused by bad habits, poor environmental conditions, non-observance of personal hygiene rules, lack of vitamins and minerals in the daily diet. Unfortunately, in some cases, it is impossible to restore the teeth, even with the help of professional treatment. Prostheses were specifically designed to restore the lost function of chewing and to create a beautiful smile. Today, the most popular and convenient clasp prosthesis. What it is? Let's figure this out.

Clasp prosthesis (the 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 in a short time to eliminate defects in the dentition and cosmetic imperfections of the oral cavity.

Characteristics of the clasp prosthesis

Clasp prosthesis is a removable dental structure, due to which the chewing load is distributed not only to the supporting teeth, but also to the rest of the jaw. This is achieved through a special metal frame in the form of an arc, made of a light and strong alloy that does not affect the chewing process.

Thanks to the uniform distribution of the chewing load, the clasp prosthesis gently affects the teeth, preserving their natural functions and preventing further destruction and loss.

Design

This type of prosthesis consists of the following:

• The base, which has the form of a metal frame formed of a clasp (arch) and fixing elements;
• Cosmetic part (the core of the prosthesis), on which there are artificial teeth and artificial gums.

Advantages

What is remarkable about dental prosthetics? Clasp dentures have a number of advantages. A person quickly gets used to such a prosthesis, there is no discomfort when wearing.

Patients who decided on clasp dentures, the reviews leave mostly positive, namely:

• Long service life. Producers argue that such a prosthesis can be used up to five years. For removable items this is a long time. For example, plastic prostheses serve only two and a half years. The essential difference in terms of use is explained by the fact that bone tissue and gingival tissue under the clasp prosthesis are atrophied much more slowly than under the plastic one. Over time, as a result of atrophy, tissues cease to correspond to the size and shape of the prosthesis, as a result, fixation worsens, pain occurs when using.
• Convenience of wearing. The use of a clasp prosthesis is quite comfortable, this is achieved by reducing the plastic basis. Instead of a massive plastic base on the upper jaw, there is a metal thin arc that does not cover the front of the sky (it is from it that the diction and taste sensations depend). Due to the same thin arc on the lower jaw, the tongue is in a free position, as a consequence of dyskectomy, the risk of loss of the entire prosthesis becomes minimal.
• Reliability and durability. The cast metal frame is the basis of the clasp prosthesis, so its breakage happens in extremely rare cases.

Another positive feature is clasp prosthetic teeth (reviews confirm this): removable components at night can not be removed. This is very important both from a moral and an aesthetic point of view.

Kinds

Depending on the method of fixation, clasp dentures are divided into:

• Clammed (held with the help of clasps);
• Lock (fixed due to the lock structure);
• Telescopic (held by a telescopic system).

Clasp prostheses on clasps

Clasp denture prosthesis - what is it? Such a design is fixed with the help of special metal hooks - the clasps that cover the supporting tooth fairly tightly. They hold the prosthesis on the jaw, and when chewing the load is transferred to the teeth. Typically, the clasps and the frame are cast together, so that the construction becomes high-strength and durable. Prepare clasp prostheses on the clasps taking into account the size and shape of the patient's tooth. One of the best options for recovery is a clasp denture prosthesis. The patient's feedback indicates only one minus. This is a lack of aesthetics: metal hooks with a smile can be seen.

Clasp dentures on locks

Lock clasp prosthetics - what is it? This type of dentures do not have metal hooks, which allows for a more aesthetic appearance. Prostheses on locks have a strong and at the same time light bridge structure, which, when chewing, transfers part of the pressure to the supporting teeth. To strengthen and protect the supporting teeth, metal-ceramic crowns are used , in which half the lock is inserted, and the second half is placed on the supporting teeth. After the prosthesis is installed, the lock snaps into place. Due to the locks fixed in the teeth or on their crowns, high durability of the fixation of the prosthesis is achieved. They also make it possible to easily remove the structure for periodic cleaning. The main drawback of the clasp prosthesis on locks is the difficulty of making such a design. In addition, it involves a large number of teeth.

Clasp dentures with telescopic locking system

Telescopic clasp prosthesis - what is it? It is one of the most complex types of prosthetics. It is based on the construction of telescopic crowns, consisting of two elements. One part is placed directly on the tooth, the second - in the fixed structure. The upper part of the telescopic crown is firmly seated on the bottom, thereby achieving the most reliable fixation. This method of prosthetics is considered universal. With the passage of time, the state of the oral cavity may change, and such a construction needs only a minor correction. This type of prosthesis due to the complexity of the process in Russia is not used as often as, for example, in Europe and the United States, where the traditional type of teeth restoration is telescopic clasp prosthesis. The patient's testimonies confirm his numerous merits. Namely:

• It is possible to fully recover, even with the minimum number of teeth;
• Durability and high structural strength;
• There are no inconveniences during meals;
• Diction is not violated;
• It is not necessary to remove the structures daily.

Laboratory stages of creation

Manufacturing of clasp prostheses is a long, complex and time-consuming process, consisting of several main stages:

1. Make a diagnostic model (plaster cast). This allows you to choose the necessary design, taking into account the individual features of the oral cavity of the patient.
2. Determine the bite and the exact position of the jaws in three planes.
3. Measure the load on the supporting teeth.
4. On the diagnostic model, a denture drawing is made.
5. Twine teeth on the diagnostic model.
6. With the help of a jaw cast, a gypsum prototype is made.
7. A wax denture is reproduced on top of the gypsum model.
8. Mold the frame using a special alloy of metals and a wax model, then it is polished and polished.
9. On the wax roller set artificial teeth to get their print.
10. Prepare a cast of the wax model, which is then poured with molten plastic.

This completes the manufacture of clasp prostheses. When processing the structure, extreme care must be taken, as there is a high risk of damage.

How to care for a prosthesis?

Care for the design in question will not be difficult. Enough daily cleansing in the morning and evening. For cleaning it is recommended to use a special disinfection liquid that will eliminate all pathogenic microorganisms developing on the surface of the prosthesis. Do not forget to observe and hygiene of the oral cavity. In addition to a daily two-time brushing of teeth after each meal, rinse the mouth with special hygiene.

How much does clasp prosthesis cost?

Prices for the described designs depend on the features of their manufacture. Prostheses are simple and complex, the latter can have not one metal arch, but two. The type of fixation to the supporting teeth 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 on the 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).
• Lock clasp prosthesis. The price of such a design in the capital is from 90 thousand rubles and more.
• Telescopic clasp prosthesis. Differs quite a high cost. The price of a single telescopic crown is 21,000 rubles on average, and the prosthesis itself is 22,000 rubles.

Conclusion

Clasp prosthesis is the most progressive method of restoration of teeth. With the help of the described constructions it is possible not only to chew food qualitatively, to speak clearly, but also to lead a normal life without feeling ashamed to smile.