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 | Cendres+Métaux | Cendres+Métaux | Cendres+Métaux | Cendres+Métaux | Cendres+Métaux |
Item | McCollum Dental Precision Attachment | Dalbo-S Dental Precision Attachment | M-SG Star 1 Dental Precision Attachment | Mini-Dalbo Dental Precision Attachment | Mini-Gerber PLUS Dental Precision Attachment |
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Description | McCollum is an intracoronal, friction-grip, adjustable slide precision attachment made of Ceramicor | Dalbo-S precision attachment is an extracoronal, adjustable, resilient ball joint with vertical translation and rotation. | M-SG Star 1 is an adjustable, extracoronal friction-retained precision slide attachment. | Mini-Dalbo is an extracoronal, adjustable hinge precision attachment with rotation. | Mini-Gerber PLUS precision attachment is a supraradicular retention- and friction-grip anchor. |
Quantity | Package Of 1 | Package Of 1 | Package Of 1 | Package Of 1 | Package Of 1 |
Dimensions | 5.0 x 2.8 mm | 7.5 x 3.5 mm | 3.55 x 5.45 mm | Male Part : 6.5 x 2.2 mm
Female Part : 3.0 x 8.1 mm | Male Part : 3.2 x 1.7 mm
Female Part : 3.6 x 3.1 mm |
Indications for Use | Dentally And Dentally-Gingivally Supported Dentures
Insertion Dentures
Free-End Dentures
Dentures With One Insertion And One Free-End Saddle | Articulated Free-End Dentures | Dentally And Dentally-Gingivally Supported Dentures
Insertion Dentures
Free-End Dentures
Dentures With One Insertion And One Free-End Part | Free End Dentures | Removable, Rigid Dentures On Devitalized Roots
Unilateral Free-End Dentures
Combined Insertion
Free-End Dentures
Hybrid Dentures |
Attachment Type | Friction-Grip Slide Attachment | Ball Joint | Friction-Grip Slide Attachment | Hinge With Rotation | Post And Socket In Denture |
Other Features | Adjustable To 3.5 mm | Parallelometer Insert
Attachment Tweezers | Guide Grooves Activation : Exchange Plastic Inserts | Hinge Action
Simple Design
Guiding Surfaces Provide Lateral Stability
| Compatible With Mini-Gerber |
Fabrication | Male And Female Parts : Cast On | Female Part : Polymerization | Male Parts : Casting-On, Casting, Laser Or Soldering
Female Parts : Adhesive, Polymerization Or Soldering | Male Part : Soldering Or Casting-On
Female Part : Polymerization | Male Part : Cast On
Female Part : Resin-Bonded Or Cast-On |
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