Options for Temporization during Osseointegration - TCS Flexi Partial
Posted on 11/13/2013
Osseointegration, the period during which an implant integrates into the bone, can take anywhere from three to six months. During that time, most patients require some form of temporization - either using a temporary built over the implant healing cap/temporary abutment or a removable appliance such as a flipper.
In situations where a doctor prefers to use a flat cover screw, often a flipper is the best choice. Many flippers are made from acrylic and can break if the patient is not careful or can cause an allergic reaction. A terrific alternative is a flexible partial. A flexible partial is virtually unbreakable and offers excellent retention and esthetics. The one major drawback is that a flexi material cannot easily be relined or repaired. However, since acrylic flippers often lose their retention when relined or repaired, the benefits usually outweigh the drawbacks.
In particular, we have found the TCS® Unbreakable flexible material to be a terrific option for temporization. Our lab offers rush and regular ten business day processing.
The TCS® flexi partials offer consistent shade matching and quality. They recently published a guide to chairside adjustments that we are summarizing below. An original copy can be found in the link below.
Chairside Adjustment Techniques for TCS® Flexi Partials
Check 1: Pain
If patient feels pain, usually it is due to one of two reasons:
1. High Occlusion - check the occlusion and reduce teeth accordingly
2. Overextended flange - reduce the flange using this technique:
2.1 Use a Green Mounted Point or Brown Rubber Point.
2.2 Set your hand piece to a low speed (32,000 - 35,000 rpm)
2.3 Use fast, light scraping back and forth movements
2.4 Do not keep bur in one spot. Use constant motion.
2.5 Do not use acrylic burs
2.6 If threads remain, use a sharp blade to remove
Check 2: Tightness
If patient feels tightness at the clasp area, you can loosen the clasp using the following technique:
1. Submerge in hot water for about 30 seconds
2. Remove from hot water
3. Hold under running cold tap water and gently bend the clasp outward
If patient feels that the clasp is too loose:
1. Submerge in hot water for about 30 seconds
2. Remove from hot water
3. Hold under running cold tap water and gently bend the clasp inward.
Additional information is available using the link below. Click on "Doctor Information Booklet".
In situations where a doctor prefers to use a flat cover screw, often a flipper is the best choice. Many flippers are made from acrylic and can break if the patient is not careful or can cause an allergic reaction. A terrific alternative is a flexible partial. A flexible partial is virtually unbreakable and offers excellent retention and esthetics. The one major drawback is that a flexi material cannot easily be relined or repaired. However, since acrylic flippers often lose their retention when relined or repaired, the benefits usually outweigh the drawbacks.
In particular, we have found the TCS® Unbreakable flexible material to be a terrific option for temporization. Our lab offers rush and regular ten business day processing.
The TCS® flexi partials offer consistent shade matching and quality. They recently published a guide to chairside adjustments that we are summarizing below. An original copy can be found in the link below.
Chairside Adjustment Techniques for TCS® Flexi Partials
Check 1: Pain
If patient feels pain, usually it is due to one of two reasons:
1. High Occlusion - check the occlusion and reduce teeth accordingly
2. Overextended flange - reduce the flange using this technique:
2.1 Use a Green Mounted Point or Brown Rubber Point.
2.2 Set your hand piece to a low speed (32,000 - 35,000 rpm)
2.3 Use fast, light scraping back and forth movements
2.4 Do not keep bur in one spot. Use constant motion.
2.5 Do not use acrylic burs
2.6 If threads remain, use a sharp blade to remove
Check 2: Tightness
If patient feels tightness at the clasp area, you can loosen the clasp using the following technique:
1. Submerge in hot water for about 30 seconds
2. Remove from hot water
3. Hold under running cold tap water and gently bend the clasp outward
If patient feels that the clasp is too loose:
1. Submerge in hot water for about 30 seconds
2. Remove from hot water
3. Hold under running cold tap water and gently bend the clasp inward.
Additional information is available using the link below. Click on "Doctor Information Booklet".
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- TCS Doctor Information Booklet : http://www.tcsdentalinc.com/sitepage/dental-professionals
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