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 | IC Anterior Dental Precision Attachment | C&M McCollum (Right Slot) Dental Precision Attachment | ERA-RV Dental Precision Attachment | ERA-RV Offset 4.5 Dental Precision Attachment | Stern Latch IP/C Complete Dental Precision Attachment |
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Description | IC Anterior is a precision spring operated plunger attachment | C&M McCollum is an intracoronal precision slide attachment. | ERA-RV is an extracoronal semi-precision dental attachment. | ERA-RV Offset 4.5 is an extracoronal semi-precision attachment | Stern Latch IP/C Complete is an intracoronal precision slide dental attachment. |
Quantity | Not Available | Not Available | 1 x Female
2 x Black Males
2 x White Males
1 x Orange Male | 1 x Female
2 x Black Males
2 x White Males
1 x Orange Male | Not Available |
Dimensions | Not Available | 3.5 x 3.8 x 2.4 mm | Not Available | Not Available | 3.5 x 3.3 x 2.2 mm |
Indications for Use | Partial Dentures
Overdentures
Telescopic Retentive Element
Removable Periodontal Splints | Partial Dentures | Partial Denture | Partial Dentures | Partial Dentures |
Attachment Type | Precision Spring Operated Plunger | Precision Slide Attachment | Semi-Precision Dental Attachment | Semi-Precision Dental Attachment | Precision Slide Dental Attachment |
Other Features | Limited Vertical Resiliency And Hinge Movement
Stainless Steel
Two Sizes : Anterior (Small) And Posterior (Large)
| Frictional Retention
Gold Alloy (Ceramicor) Male And Female | Universal Hinge With Vertical Resiliency
Two Offset Females
Black Fabrication Male With Built-In Spacer
Six Color Coded Males | Universal Hinge With Vertical Resiliency
Nylon Male, Plastic Pattern Female
Black Fabrication Male With Built-In Spacer
| Adjustable Gingival Latch
Two Sources Of Retention
Precision Machined
Interchangeability Of Males And Females
Gold Alloy (Ceramicor) Male
Iridium-Platinum Female |
Fabrication | Male : Polymerized (Denture Acrylic)
Female : Cemented (To Proximal Surface Of Abutment Tooth) | 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 : Retained Directly
(Denture Acrylic Or ERA Metal Jacket)
Female : Cast On | Male : Soldered, Laser Welded Or Cast On
Female : Soldered, Or Cast On |
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