Male freely rotates & moves within the housing, or denture cap. Male is replaced in seconds
Metal denture cap is in denture base resin
Wide band for increased retention area and decreased wear
Strong--wide shank prevents bending and breakage
Titanium coating for hardness and smooth internal surface
New contour adapts better to root
OLD ZEST
To replace the male, must cut out and chairside pick-up in self cure acrylic.
Thin, tapered shank bends and breaks.
Movement is mortar and pestle of male and female, causing wear and frequent replacement.
Spherical shape has retention only at the height of contour--wears fast
Rough internal surface
INDICATIONS: Overdentures and Partial Dentures: use when non-vital roots or implants are utilized as retaining abutments. The female maybe directly placed into a root, or a coping may be cast against the female. Implant abutment females are also available.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Not appropriate where a totally rigid connection is required.
FEATURES:
Subgingival connection results in low application of forces near the root center of support--Abutment preservation.
Increased surface areas on both the nylon male and metal female allow for longer attachment life--Reduced servicing.
Instant removal and replacement of males--Eliminates oral chairside male pickup.
Universal joint stress relief with vertical resiliency--Abutment preservation.
Toll Free 800-232-7732 :: Local 805-693-8666 :: Fax 805-693-8106 Mailing Address :: PO Box 1030 :: Santa Ynez, CA 93460 --- Physical Address :: 2976 Long Valley Road :: Santa Ynez, CA 93460
