Full cover prosthesis: what is it and what does it have
Snow white smile - it's not easyattractive appearance, self-confidence, but also the normal functioning of the digestive system. Even the younger schoolchildren know about the need to visit the dentist twice a year, however many adults postpone the visit to the clinic until the problems with the teeth become critical. Today we learn a little about the covering prosthesis. What is it? To whom is he recommended? How reliable?
Dentistry: covering prosthesis
Today, dentists have a huge arsenalfunds for reconstruction of teeth. Cover prostheses are removable elements that cover the roots of teeth that are present in the oral cavity, or already installed implants. That's why they are called covert. Such prostheses are now very popular, because they are securely attached both at rest and during chewing. The use of this type of prosthesis is indicated in the following cases:
- with partial or complete absence of teeth;
- at a fracture of the crown;
- if necessary, removing the crown portion of the tooth;
- when erasing hard fabrics.
With complete absence of teeth on implantsa cover prosthesis is installed. Many dentists are sure that this is necessary. Implants are more durable than their own teeth. The fixed prosthesis on its teeth redistributes the load on them, thereby significantly reducing their life.
Contraindications
This type of prosthetics has a number of contraindications:
- decreased blood clotting;
- diseases of blood vessels and heart;
- pathology of the nervous system;
- diabetes sugar.
Cover prosthesis: what is this design?
The main elements of this type of prosthesisare the telescopic system with fixation and the root attachments, which consist of two parts - the patrician and the matrix (outer part). The complex part of the attachment is usually fixed to a removable prosthesis. Due to this, the replacement can be carried out without making correction of the entire structure.
Pros and cons of a cover prosthesis
The advantages of this product include:
- the possibility of using at the atrophy of alveolar ridges (most often it concerns the lower jaw);
- high functional activity;
- low pressure on the mucosa;
- quick adaptation.
Deficiencies of cover prosthesespatients consider the high cost and complexity of maintaining them in good functional condition (in the case when they are installed on their own teeth).
Cost of cover prostheses
Full cover prosthesis, the price of which canSignificantly different depending on the materials and scope of work, the pleasure is not cheap. Acrylic prosthesis costs from 11 000 rubles, implant - 17 000 rubles, and they will need at least two, it is better, if there are four. The price includes the price of locking locks, making casts, etc. Consequently, the patient needs to prepare 30-40 thousand rubles.
Today we have described you a little about the covering prosthesis. That this is not only an aesthetic problem, you already understood. For this reason, do not postpone the visit to the dentist.
