Week 6 Principles of Attachment Selection

How is resilient attachments defined in dental implants? Define vertical movement. Define hinge movement. Define rotation movement. Define translation/spinning/fishtailing What is the attachment selection factors for implants? Name the different attachment assemblies. What are some implant at...

How is resilient attachments defined in dental implants? Define vertical movement. Define hinge movement. Define rotation movement. Define translation/spinning/fishtailing What is the attachment selection factors for implants? Name the different attachment assemblies. What are some implant attachment considerations? ANSWERS 1. Resilient attachments is defined as -- the more directions or planes in which the prosthesis can, move or intent to move the less stress is placed on the implant. 2. Vertical movement allows prosthesis to move bodily toward the tissue 3. Hinge movement is that in which the prosthesis revolves around the axis that has been formed by the most posterior attachment on both sides of the arch. 4. Rotation movement allows the prosthesis to rotate around the axis that runs anterior-posteriorly 5. With fishtailing the prosthesis in turn revolves around a verticals axis 6. The attachment selection criteria includes: a. Available bone b. Patients prosthetic expectations c. Financial ability of the patient to cover treatment cot d. Personal choice and clinical expertise of the dentist e. Experience and technical knowledge of lab technicians 7. Attachments assemblies include -- Magnets, clips and bars, studs and ball. 8. Implant attachment considerations include: f. Angulation g. Inter-arch distance h. Gingiva height -- from implant to the gingiva margin i. Aesthetics j. Professional experience