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 | Pt-Snap Dental Precision Attachment | Dalbo-PLUS Dental Precision Attachment | M-SG Star 2 Dental Precision Attachment | Mini-Gerber PLUS Dental Precision Attachment | Round Bar with Rider Dental Precision Attachment |
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| Description | Pt-Snap is an intracoronal, adjustable, retentive snap precision attachment. | The Dalbo-PLUS precision attachment is part of The Swiss Dalbo-System, an innovative concept comprising spherical male parts and female parts which | M-SG Star 2 is an extracoronal, friction-Grip, screw-activated precision attachment. | Mini-Gerber PLUS precision attachment is a supraradicular retention- and friction-grip anchor. | Round Bar precision attachment with rider is a retention-grip, round-section bar with adjustable rider. |
| Quantity | Package Of 1 | Package Of 1 | Package Of 1 | Package Of 1 | Bar : Package Of 1
Adjustable Rider : Package Of 5 |
| Dimensions | Male Part : 6.0 x 2.8 mm
Female Part : 6.0 x 1.8 mm | Male : 1.9 x 2.25 mm
Female : 3.7 x 3.5 mm
Female Elliptical : 3.7 x 5.8 mm | 3.0 x 3.15 mm | Male Part : 3.2 x 1.7 mm
Female Part : 3.6 x 3.1 mm | Round Bar - Diameter : 1.9 mm
Lengths : 20, 100, 200 mm
Adjustable Rider : 2.75 x 3.5 mm |
| Indications for Use | Insertion Dentures
Rigid Unilateral And Bilateral Free-End Dentures
Dentures With One Insertion And One Free-End Saddle | Hybrid Dentures
Unilateral Free-End Dentures Locked Transversally
Insertion/Free-End Dentures | Dentally and Dentally-Gingivally Supported Dentures
Insertion Dentures
Free-End Dentures
Dentures with One Insertion And One Free-End Part | Removable, Rigid Dentures On Devitalized Roots
Unilateral Free-End Dentures
Combined Insertion
Free-End Dentures
Hybrid Dentures | Implant-Supported Restorations
Partial And Hybrid Dentures:
Severe Partial Edentulousness,
Abutment Teeth Requiring Splinting |
| Attachment Type | Snap Friction Grip | Male Ball And Female Socket | Friction Grip Slide Attachment | Post And Socket In Denture | Round Bar With Adjustable Tension Rider |
| Other Features | Option Of Shortening To 4 mm | Adjustable Retention
Exchangeable Inserts
Compensation Of Divergence | Integrated Guide Grooves
Screw-Activated Plastic Inserts | Compatible With Mini-Gerber | Round-Section Bar |
| Fabrication | Female Part : Casting-On | Male Parts : Casting - Precious Metal Alloy
Female Part : Reinforced Elliptic Retention Cap | Male Parts : Casting-On, Casting, Laser
Female Parts : Adhesive, Polymerization | Male Part : Cast On
Female Part : Resin-Bonded Or Cast-On | Bar : Soldered
Rider : Polymerization Only |
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