Removable butterfly prosthesis (Immediate prosthesis) is a dental structure that is used to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the dentition in the absence of one or two teeth.

The design "butterfly" is used for permanent or temporary prosthetics, serves to bridge the gaps between the teeth in order to prevent their displacement.

Commonly used to restore distant chewing teeth. The design can be used constantly, and it is invisible in the oral cavity. In addition, the implant prosthesis is an ideal option for temporary prosthetics of the anterior tooth group.

The design has an aesthetic appearance, is fixed to healthy teeth with the help of clasps.

Most often, the butterfly is used in young patients who do not want to implant implants and grind their teeth under the installation of a bridge.

Immediate prosthesis is made of plastic or nylon.

When install

Indications for the use of the prosthesis "butterfly" are:

• Restoration of one or two teeth in a row by removable prosthetics.
• After tooth extraction, if subsequent implantation or installation of a bridge is planned to prevent tooth displacement and atrophic changes in bone tissue.

The installation process has no contraindications, with the exception of cases when it is technically not possible to carry out an indirect prosthetics.

Such moments include the impossibility of fixing the structure to adjacent teeth or the presence of congenital deformation of the jaw bone.

Pros and cons

Designs have the following advantages:

• They contribute to the preservation and restoration of bone tissue of the jaw.
• Do not cause discomfort and pain.
• Comfortable to care. The prosthesis is freely removable from the mouth and easy to clean.
• Butterfly is a budget option. The cost of installing the structure is much lower than with prosthetics by other removable models.
• Designs can be installed at any age, both adolescents and adults. In adolescents, in connection with the growth of the jaws, costly methods of prosthetics are not practical.
• No need to prepare teeth.
• Quick addiction to the design, lack of pain.
• The prosthesis is easy to care for, they are easily removed and also fixed without problems. To care for the design does not require the use of special tools.

Cons of the butterfly is that:

• The prosthesis is not firmly fixed in the mouth.
• The product is not recommended for prolonged use, as it can provoke atrophic processes of the jawbone.
• This is a fairly fragile design. Which wears out quickly.
• When using structures made of nylon, patients have to adhere to a certain diet and refuse solid food.

How to make

The manufacture of a butterfly prosthesis takes place in several stages:

1. If a decision is made to install a butterfly prosthesis, then a cast is taken before removing the tooth from it.
2. The impression is sent to the laboratory, where the dental technician makes an exact copy of the tooth from nylon or plastic, and also forms attachments on the basis of casts of adjacent teeth.
3. Then the dentist makes a fitting of the design and, if necessary, carries out the necessary correction.

A tooth restored in this way practically does not cause the patient any discomfort. The butterfly can be removed for oral hygiene and prosthesis care.

If you want to make a prosthesis for three teeth, then special attention is paid to supporting teeth.

• In the presence of healthy teeth, problems when using the design, usually does not arise.
• In case of problems, a nylon model is used during the manufacture of the permanent structure.

Care

After fixation of the butterfly structure in the oral cavity, addiction to it, like to any foreign body, does not last long.

The rules for prosthesis care are quite simple:

• After eating, rinse the structure with water enough to wash away the food particles.
• At least twice a day, the product must be cleaned with toothpaste, and then thoroughly rinsed with warm water.
• It is better to store the structure in a special solution designed for storing removable dentures.

With proper care, the appearance of the structure does not change for a long time, which ensures the preservation of aesthetics.

How much does the installation cost?

The cost of the prosthesis depends on the condition of the patient’s teeth, material, as well as on the number of restored teeth.

The choice of the best prosthetics option can be recommended only by a doctor after a thorough diagnosis and examination.

For example, the cost of a plastic denture for one or two teeth is at least 3500 rubles.

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