{"product_id":"sterngold-era-metal-jacket-overdenture-sku-811380","title":"[Sterngold] ERA Metal Jacket Overdenture SKU 811380","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eERA Metal Jacket Overdenture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSKU 811380\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. What are the advantages of overdentures versus regular dentures?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMechanically retained overdentures provide: superior esthetics, stability and comfort, preservation of alveolar bone, a degree of proprioception (if on the roots of teeth), psychological security, and superior chewing efficiency.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. How does one determine the best root preservation techniques?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn selecting the appropriate attachment the greater the leverage ratio (i.e., weaker abutments the more important it is to select a low profile attachment so as not to greatly increase the leverage ratio.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. How is an attachment selected?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eResilient or non-resilient\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGeneral rules to follow:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ea) Normally two resilient attachment prostheses should not oppose each other.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eb) Resilient attachments are normally indicated on lower overdentures opposing upper natural dention.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ec) If both an upper and lower overdenture are being done simultaneously, resilient connectors should be selected for the lower and non-resilient for the upper. In situations where the stability of the mandibular support area is superior to that of the maxillary support area the reverse is recommended. This procedure should provide maximum function and preservation of abutments, supportive tissue and bone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ed) Generally, select non-resilient attachments for overdentures opposing complete dentures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. When should a bar be considered?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe bar is a very useful attachment for complete overdentures, partial overdentures, and removeable bridgework. Bars and female clip systems provide frictional retention. The potential usage of bars was greatly increased and the fabrication simplified with the addition of the plastic bar systems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProduct is made of Stainless Steel for soldering and\/or laser welding directly to frameworks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUniversal hinge with vertical movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eERA® Metal Jacket holds the attachment male in the denture base and is sold pre-loaded with a black fabrication male.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBlack fabrication male with built-in spacer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFixation: Male - retained in an ERA® Metal Jacket.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRadicular snap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMales changed without use of autopolymerizing acrylic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDentmart #200-031\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sterngold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43653454954584,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/8759\/0488\/files\/10_559df87b-d651-47b3-8dc7-e43dc3d6c3b5.png?v=1768082871","url":"https:\/\/www.dentmart.org\/products\/sterngold-era-metal-jacket-overdenture-sku-811380","provider":"DentMart Dental Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}