Dental precision attachments connect removable partial dentures to fixed bridgework under a male/female locking mechanism. Some advantages to dental precision attachments include maintainable periodontal health, less force on abutment teeth, cosmetic appearance, longevity, and stability. The ‘male’ part is fixed to the crown or bridgework, whereas the ‘female’ part holds the removable partial denture. There are a variety of male/female locking mechanisms on the market. These include ball and socket, friction grip slide attachment, latch burs, post and socket, spring retained socket and snap-on/screw in. The male part of dental precision attachments is often a high strength precious alloy whereas the female part consists of a more elastic alloy. A patient might prefer one over the other depending on ease of attachment. Some dental precision attachments are better suited for different areas of the jaw. The type of locking mechanism, the material of the attachment, and the intended use all should be considered when choosing a dental precision attachment.
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Company | Sterngold Dental, LLC | Sterngold Dental, LLC | Sterngold Dental, LLC | Sterngold Dental, LLC | Sterngold Dental, LLC |
Item | C&M McCollum (Right Slot) Dental Precision Attachment | ERA-RV Offset 2.5 Dental Precision Attachment | Hader Vertical Dental Precision Attachment Kit | Standard Unilateral Dalbo E/C Complete Dental Precision Attachment | Stern Latch IP/C Complete Dental Precision Attachment |
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Description | C&M McCollum is an intracoronal precision slide attachment. | ERA-RV Offset 2.5 is an extracoronal semi-precision attachment. | Hader vertical kit contains extracoronal semi-precision attachments and seating tool. | Standard Unilateral Dalbo E/C complete is an extracoronal precision attachment | Stern Latch IP/C Complete is an intracoronal precision slide dental attachment. |
Quantity | Not Available | Not Available | 6 x Attachments
1 x Insertion Tool | Not Available | Not Available |
Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.8 x 2.4 mm | Not Available | 4.8 x 1.8 x 5.0 mm | 6.0 x 2.4 x 5.5 mm | 3.5 x 3.3 x 2.2 mm |
Indications for Use | Partial Dentures | Partial Denture | Partial Denture | Partial Dentures | Partial Dentures |
Attachment Type | Precision Slide Attachment | Semi-Precision Dental Attachment | Semi-Precision Attachment | Precision Attachment | Precision Slide Dental Attachment |
Other Features | Frictional Retention
Gold Alloy (Ceramicor) Male And Female | Universal Hinge With Vertical Resiliency
Black Fabrication Male With Built-In Spacer
Nylon Male, Plastic Pattern Female
Six Color Coded Males | Slight Hinging Motion
Functionally Compatible With Clasp Retainers
(Contralateral Side Of The Arch)
Nylon Clip And Plastic Pattern Male | Directed Hinge
Return Spring
Hinging Movement
Gold Alloy Male (Ceramicor)
Gold Alloy Female (Elitor)
Two Sizes | Adjustable Gingival Latch
Two Sources Of Retention
Precision Machined
Interchangeability Of Males And Females
Gold Alloy (Ceramicor) Male
Iridium-Platinum Female |
Fabrication | Male : Soldered, Electro Or Laser Welded,
Or Casting On
Female : Soldered Or Casting | Male : Retained Directly
(Processed Denture Acrylic Or ERA Metal Jacket)
Female : Casting | Male : Casting (As Crown Pattern) | Male : Soldered Or Cast On
Female : Polymerize (Denture Acrylic) | Male : Soldered, Laser Welded Or Cast On
Female : Soldered, Or Cast On |
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