Attachment-retained restorations

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BALL ATTACHMENT-RETAINED OVERDENTUREConverting an existing denture – chairsideCLINICAL PROCEDUREConverting an existing denture– chairsidePlacing Clix FemalePlace the O-ring spacer around the Ball Abutmentproviding primary soft tissue support and a resilientsituation. Securely seat the Clix Female.MarkingMark the top of the Clix Female using articulatingpaper, denture pencil, pressure-indicating paste, etc.ReamingPlace the existing denture over the Clix Femaleand remove. A landmark will now be visible on thedenture.Use an acrylic laboratory burr to relieve the denturebase in the indicated areas. Ream enough roomto accommodate passive fit when seated over theClix Female.ProcessingFill relieved areas with acrylic of choice and seatdenture over the Clix Female without compressingthe soft tissue too much. Follow manufacturer’srecommendations for use. Remove processedoverdenture once acrylic has set. Add acrylic ifnecessary. Use a burr to remove excess acrylic, andpolish the overdenture.Remove the O-ring spacers.28
BALL ATTACHMENT-RETAINED OVERDENTUREConverting an existing denture – chairsideFinal resultSeat the overdenture over the Ball Abutments.Verify that the required retention is obtained.Gradual increase of retention is recommended. It isbest to start with low retention.CLINICAL PROCEDUREAdjusting the retentionRemovingIf the required retention is not obtained, remove theClix Insert by using a reversed conical burr or a hotinstrument. Do not damage the retentive metal ledgeof the housing.InsertingPress a new Clix Insert over the Clix Insertion Tool.Press the Clix Insert into the housing part of theClix Female.29
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