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 | .070 G/L ESI Replacement Male 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 | C&M McCollum is an intracoronal precision slide attachment. | .070 G/L ESI Replacement Male for the .070 Stern G/L precision 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 | 3.5 x 3.8 x 2.4 mm | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 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 | Not Available | Semi-Precision Dental Attachment | Semi-Precision Dental Attachment | Precision Slide Dental Attachment |
| Other Features | Frictional Retention
Gold Alloy (Ceramicor) Male And Female | Adjustable Gingival Latch | 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 : Soldered, Electro Or Laser Welded,
Or Casting On
Female : Soldered Or Casting | Soldered, Laser Welded To Framework
Or Polymerized Into Acrylic | 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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