These prostheses, as the name suggests, consist of a metal frame and a coating of ceramic materials. They are widely used in dental restoration. Putting a metal-ceramic crown on a tooth means making a choice in favor of reliability and quality. When creating metal-ceramic crowns, the following are used: gold, platinum; silver; nickel; cobalt-chromium alloy, etc.
Over time, teeth may acquire an undesirable shade or become covered with unsightly stains, and other surface defects may appear - small cracks and scratches on the enamel. There are other problems caused by incorrect position or slight crooked teeth, significant gaps between them - all this spoils your smile and mood. Aesthetic dentistry is designed to correct such deficiencies, and this is done with the help of microprosthetics.
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Installation of removable dentures ensures the restoration of chewing function, as well as full diction after the loss of several teeth or their complete absence. The reliability of such structures has been verified by many years of installation experience, while the development of modern technologies makes it possible to improve the functional and aesthetic properties and use only high-quality biocompatible materials in manufacturing. It must be remembered that prosthetics prevents the displacement of remaining teeth, as well as the development of malocclusion, so it is really necessary. You should not be afraid that you will have problems getting used to the orthopedic design: the adaptation process, as a rule, takes very little time.
The development of aesthetic dentistry technologies allows clients to obtain more and more functional, comfortable and invisible structures for dental restoration. One of the most advanced achievements in this area is E-MAX metal-free ceramics.
The process of preparing for prosthetics or implant installation can be quite lengthy. That is why during it there is a risk of developing dentoalveolar deformities. Immediate dentures help to avoid their appearance - temporary structures installed in place of one or more lost teeth (most often in the smile area). Temporary dentures also allow you to:
Prosthetics are indicated when tooth decay is too significant to be restored with fillings. In this case, it is necessary to act as soon as possible: if precious time is lost and saving the tooth turns out to be impossible, in the future only the installation of implants will help restore the integrity of the dentition with truly high functionality and aesthetics. If your dentist recommends that you get ceramic crowns, don’t worry: this design will ensure a quick and trouble-free restoration of your ideal smile. It is no coincidence that this method of prosthetics is often chosen by people in public professions.
An effective way to restore a number of teeth is the installation of bridge structures or dental implantation. At the stage of complete prosthetics or implantation, the patient is fitted with a temporary immediate prosthesis. It allows you to save space for an implant or crown, providing aesthetics and functionality.
Expert opinion
Biryukov Andrey Anatolievich
doctor implantologist orthopedic surgeon Graduated from Crimean Medical University. Institute in 1991. Specialization in therapeutic, surgical and orthopedic dentistry including implantology and implant prosthetics.
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If it is necessary to remove a tooth, dentists avoid leaving empty spaces due to deterioration of chewing function, the formation of cosmetic problems, the threat of displacement of adjacent teeth, and more. Then an immediate prosthesis comes to the rescue.
Prosthesis design
An immediate prosthesis involves a temporary removable structure. Its main purpose is to fix teeth located next to the removed masticatory organ. A prosthesis is used before a permanent prosthesis or crown is installed.
It has an external resemblance to a tooth; on the sides there are clasp fastenings resembling wings. For this reason, such a prosthesis is popularly called a “butterfly”.
Such fastening of a temporary tooth ensures its fixation in this place, preventing injury to the gums. In addition, it performs an aesthetic function. Even the temporary absence of the chewing organ creates the presence of moral discomfort, especially for women. The design is made of nylon or acrylic. High-quality material ensures the inconspicuousness of the prosthesis.
Recently, immediate prostheses made of plastic have gained particular popularity, which makes the “butterfly” reliable and durable in use. Clasps that provide fixation of the product can be made of plastic or metal.
The difference in materials lies in the aesthetic appearance of the structure. A “butterfly” prosthesis with a metal fastener is better suited for the chewing area, which will provide fixation. The frontal area of your smile will look flawless when choosing plastic options.
Types of immediate prosthesis
Immediate dentures are designed to compensate for the loss of one, several, or even all jaw masticatory organs.
Depending on the length of the effect to be eliminated, structures of the following types are used:
- complete dentures. Suggested use in edentulous patients, in cases of complete absence of teeth. The orthopedic device replaces all masticatory organs for the period necessary for the oral cavity to get used to wearing a permanent prosthesis. Has a jaw shape with dental crowns;
- partial dentures. Replaces one to three teeth. Required to fill empty spaces in a row of teeth and hold healthy teeth in place, preventing them from shifting.
“Butterflies” are popular among immediate prostheses. The name of the design is due to the external resemblance of the retaining elements to the wings of a butterfly: clasps diverge from the sides of the synthetic dental crown.
A denture is used for cases of loss of 1 or 2 adjacent teeth. “Butterflies” are designed for installation on both the anterior and distal masticatory organs. A significant advantage of the design is the absence of the need to grind adjacent teeth.
Advantages of temporary structures
Immediate dentures have become widespread due to the following advantages:
- cover the void formed in the dentition after the loss of a dental unit, provide functional load during chewing;
- the translucent structure of the material allows the design to remain invisible when worn;
- can be used in patients of any age, including children and adolescents. Installed on the front teeth, molars;
- help eliminate difficulties in orthopedic therapy and implantation that inevitably arise when teeth are displaced or malocclusion;
- manufacturing time takes from one hour to several days, depending on the technical equipment of the dental clinic and the complexity of the product;
- comfortable to wear due to soft, elastic material;
- slow down the process of bone tissue atrophy;
- promote rapid healing of the hole after tooth extraction, protecting it from pressure, injury, and penetration of food particles.
The list of advantages of immediate prostheses also complements their ability to help quickly adapt to wearing permanent orthopedic systems.
Disadvantages of immediate dentures
Orthopedic designs are not without disadvantages, which include:
- Low fastening strength: poor quality of the denture can cause it to fall out when chewing.
- Increased risk of clasp breakage (acrylic systems are susceptible, elastic nylon clasps rarely break).
- Short service life. The average period of using a prosthesis is 3-4 months, as an intermediate option for prosthetics or implantation.
- Low aesthetics. Temporary products are produced in the shortest possible time, and usually from cheap materials.
- “Butterflies” rarely interfere with the clarity of diction and cause inconvenience to the patient, which is not typical for partial and complete dentures.
A significant disadvantage is considered to be inconvenience in wearing – the difficulty of getting used to the immediate prosthesis, which depends on the extent of the defect.
How is the prosthesis installed?
The production of temporary structures is carried out using an individual impression, which is taken from the patient’s oral cavity. The process ensures that the immediate product replicates the patient's prosthetic bed. The difference between temporary orthopedic products and permanent ones is the speed of production. Most often, three days are enough.
Due to the fact that adjacent dental units are not covered with abutment crowns, they cannot be ground down. The prosthesis is fixed using special hooks (clasps). Acrylic plastic is used for their manufacture. The material is selected by dentists for the temporary system because it is the cheapest. In addition, if necessary, it can be freely corrected.
The design is made by dental laboratory specialists based on a plaster model. The plaster mold is an exact impression of the patient's prosthetic bed, made from an alginate impression mass.
If within 24 hours after installation the patient complains of pain under the structure, or there is redness of the mucous tissues, it is necessary to consult a doctor for correction.
It is prohibited to attempt to correct the prosthesis on your own.
How to care for a prosthesis?
The main advantage of the system is ease of maintenance. Compliance with the following rules allows maintaining the functionality and aesthetics of an immediate prosthesis:
- brush morning and evening with a soft toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste. To prevent the development of pathogenic bacteria, the structure must be removed and rinsed after each meal. Compliance with hygiene procedures will prevent the development of gum inflammation and the appearance of bad breath;
- At first, it is recommended to remove the denture only for cleaning. Next, the doctor will allow you to remove the prosthesis at night and place it in containers with an antiseptic solution;
- making adjustments to the diet. You should exclude viscous, hard foods and stop eating nuts and crackers. Before creating the final product, you must adhere to a special diet and finely chop the products before use. It is better to refuse to use artificial teeth for other purposes - opening cans, bottles, gnawing threads;
- acrylic plastic is a material with a porous structure. It can easily be colored by food dyes, so the consumption of coloring foods and drinks is prohibited.
Do you feel nervous before visiting the dentist?
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Patients are often interested in whether it is possible to wear immediate dentures permanently? Of course, yes, this is even recommended, because regular removal of the product provokes unnecessary changes - displacement of adjacent teeth, their atrophy, depletion of soft and bone tissues.
Are there any contraindications? Perhaps relative in the form of diseases
Like other forms of orthopedic structures used in dentistry, immediate dentures have their pros and cons. For some they will be ideal, but for others they will not be suitable at all. The orthopedic dentist determines the need to install the product according to the clinical picture and the chosen method of dentition rehabilitation.
Due to the fact that immediate dentures are only a temporary measure that does not affect adjacent dental units, there are practically no specific contraindications to their installation. It is worth highlighting certain cases in which the structure cannot be installed technically. This refers to genetic or acquired deformities of the jaw bones. In rare cases, a contraindication to prosthetics is the presence of an allergic reaction to the material from which the system is made, usually acrylic.
Price of immediate prosthesis
The cost of a temporary system depends on the material of manufacture, the complexity of the product, and the equipment of the dental laboratory. Acrylic dentures with fastenings made of the same material are becoming cheaper. Metal clasps and a nylon base will cost more.
Differences in price are acceptable according to region, locality, and dental clinic. The doctor will help you calculate the exact cost of the product. It is enough to contact the chosen clinic, where the dentist will determine the complexity of the jaw structure, dental defects, and the possibility of prosthetics, on the basis of which he will inform the price of the structure.
A removable immediate denture is made of plastic (acrylic or nylon) and is placed for the time necessary to restore the jaw after the removal of one (butterfly denture) or all teeth.
Repair and relocation, i.e. adjustment to restore a tight fit of a nylon immediate prosthesis is most often impossible due to the characteristics of the material. Impressions to create an immediate denture are often taken before the tooth is removed.
Installation of an immediate denture is most often carried out in place of the front teeth and includes the following steps:
- taking an impression;
- production (takes about 2-3 days);
- removal of a tooth;
- fitting the prosthesis in the oral cavity;
- correction;
- recommendations for prosthesis care.
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Price for immediate prosthesis
Duration of wearing an immediate prosthesis
The denture, as a rule, must be worn for 1-2 months - this is the time required to restore the jaw after tooth extraction. If a prosthesis is needed for the period of implant healing, i.e. from 3 months to six months, it is recommended to give preference to acrylic construction, since it is more likely to require relocation or repair.
Immediate prosthesis: indications for installation
The most common indication for the installation of this prosthesis is the need to immediately replace lost teeth. A removable temporary denture is needed to:
- improve the appearance of the patient’s jaw (see photos before and after prosthetics);
- restore, albeit with limitations, the chewing function after the loss of one or more teeth: after installing an immediate denture, it is not recommended to eat too hard food, for example, dried bread and crackers, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, kebab, etc.;
- creating pressure on the wound surface, smoothing out the bony protrusions that form after tooth extraction, reducing the time until a permanent prosthesis is installed;
- exclude dentofacial deformations, i.e. displacement of the remaining teeth towards the removed ones.
The denture got its name “butterfly” because of its design: it looks like a tooth (or two) with clasp hooks on the sides, reminiscent of butterfly wings. With the help of these clasps, the denture is attached to adjacent teeth. For stronger fixation, it is recommended to use special glue (Protefix, Lacalut Dent, R.O.C.S., Corega, Dentipur) or cement (Unicem).
An immediate denture (from the English immediate - immediate, urgent) is a quick, painless and affordable way to restore an aesthetic and healthy smile after the loss of one or more teeth. They are made in a few hours, the installation procedure is completely painless. This is the cheapest method of prosthetics, as a result of which the patient receives an artificial tooth that does not differ in appearance from the real one.
Why is an immediate prosthesis needed?
The purpose of the design is the functional and aesthetic restoration of the dentition in adolescents and adults. In simple terms, a denture fills the gaps between teeth, preventing them from moving.
Application is justified in the following cases:
- The need for removable dentures for one or two adjacent teeth. Most often - chewable.
- After tooth extraction and before fixed prosthetics. For example, if a tooth has been lost and it is planned to be replaced with a bridge or implant in the near future, an immediate prosthesis will help get rid of the psychological discomfort felt by the patient due to missing teeth. This is the best option for temporary prosthetics of the frontal area.
It should be noted that the “butterfly” not only restores the chewing and aesthetic functions of the dentition, but also reduces the risk of bone tissue atrophy (reduction in volume and deformation) under the prosthesis.
Contraindications for installation
A butterfly denture is suitable for everyone, but in some cases it is impossible to install it. Here are two main reasons:
- deformations of the jaw bones;
- inability to fix the prosthesis on the supporting teeth (in case of pathological mobility of the teeth or their deformation).
“Before” and “after” installation of an immediate prosthesis
Types of immediate prostheses
Depending on the materials used in the manufacturing process of this microprosthesis, there are:
- nylon immediate prostheses. Soft, flexible and lightweight design. Well suited for three teeth prosthetics;
- acrylic dentures. Relatively hard, but better retains its original appearance.
Manufacturing stages
The process of manufacturing an immediate prosthesis includes the following steps:
- Taking an impression of the tooth before removing it. Neighboring teeth are also taken into account, since it is on them that the prosthesis will rest.
- Creating an exact copy of the extracted tooth and correcting the clasps using photographs of the supporting teeth.
- Trying on the structure and its installation (if necessary, preliminary correction of the prosthesis is carried out).
If microprosthetics is carried out after tooth loss, the orthopedist will create a control model, and only after trying it on will dental technicians begin work.
It usually takes only a few hours to make an immediate denture. In the most difficult cases, the structure will be made and installed the next day after visiting the dentist. Getting used to it happens very quickly. At first, it is not recommended to remove the structure at night.
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Caring for dentures
Under any removable dentures, food debris accumulates, provoking the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria that cause inflammation. Immediate dentures are no exception. The best prevention of these unpleasant consequences is careful hygiene.
- after each meal, the “butterfly” should be washed with water;
- The immediate denture is cleaned at least twice a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
Please note that dentures made of nylon are easily scratched, so they cannot be cleaned with abrasive pastes. And acrylic structures are quite fragile, so when cleaning it is recommended to place a towel on the bottom of the sink so that if it falls, the prosthesis will not break.
The “butterfly” should be stored in liquid for removable dentures (VITIS Orthodontic and other rinses with chlorhexidine; Efferdent, Dontodent, Corega, Dentipur, President, Fittydent, Lacalut tablets dissolved in water).
Term of use
An immediate denture is a temporary structure, and it is not recommended to use it for more than three months (it is 90 days after tooth loss that the process of bone tissue atrophy begins). However, the service life of an immediate prosthesis is from three to seven years.
Price of a denture “butterfly”
The cost of microprostheses is from 8,000 rubles. The final price depends on the construction material and the size of the “butterfly” (one, two or three teeth).
Advantages and disadvantages
To summarize, we can conclude that the advantages of immediate dentures are:
Disadvantages of immediate dentures:
- insufficiently strong fixation;
- contraindications for long-term wearing;
- rapid wear.
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The removable prosthesis Butterfly belongs to the group of temporary dental structures, and are installed exclusively until the permanent prosthesis is made.
This type of construction has another name – immediate prosthesis.
This type of prosthetics is widely used in dentistry.
What is immediate prosthetics?
A butterfly is one that is used to fix it next to an extracted tooth during the production of the main prosthesis; most often such a prosthesis is installed on one tooth, less often on two.
The immediate tooth looks like an ordinary tooth, on the sides of which there are special attachments in the form of “wings”. It is because of this shape that the prosthesis received its name.
A temporary tooth serves as protection for the gums from damage in the area where the tooth was removed. It also performs an aesthetic function. 
It is used if installation is planned in the future (usually on the front tooth).
It is often used to eliminate gaps in the front teeth, since the latter can cause moral suffering, especially for the fairer sex, for whom external beauty plays an important role in life.
Types of prosthesis
Despite the limited use of this design, the butterfly prosthesis is divided into two types:
- for partial prosthetics;
- for complete prosthetics.
The first type of prosthesis is used if it is necessary to close the gap in order to hold healthy neighboring teeth in place while a permanent prosthesis or crown is being made. The second, in turn, is a replacement of an entire row of teeth and is used at the preparatory stage before installing a permanent prosthesis.
The material from which the butterflies are made also differs. They can be nylon and acrylic. Prostheses made of nylon are characterized by special softness, flexibility and lightness. Acrylic ones are more natural and also cheaper.
Recently, immediates made from soft hypoallergenic plastic have begun to gain popularity.
Features of the solution
In modern dentistry, two types of designs are used, which differ from each other in the material of the clasps. They can be made of metal or plastic. In the first case, you need to be prepared for the fact that they will be visible when you smile. However, they are often chosen due to their reliability.
As for plastic retaining hooks, dentures with them can be applied both to retaining teeth and to areas of the oral mucosa that are adjacent directly to the site of the defect.
In addition, some designs have a slight expansion of the base, which is adjacent to the palate on the back side of the dentition.
The area of this part is very small, but serves to increase the stability of the prosthesis. This is facilitated by the use of a special fixing cream.
Indications and contraindications for installation of the structure
- if it is necessary to restore the chewing function of the tooth, but you must remember that too hard food can damage the denture;
- to preserve soft tissues after surgery, as a result of which their extension for installation of a permanent prosthesis will not be required;
- to reconstruct the integrity of the dentition, which will increase the aesthetics of the smile;
- when there is a need to replace a missing tooth in order to preserve nearby organs due to the presence of periodontal disease;
- when preparing soft tissues for installation of a permanent implant (it is not always possible to do this immediately after tooth extraction).
As such, there are no contraindications to installing an immediate, however, there are factors that can prevent this, and these are exclusively the technical characteristics of the oral cavity:
- deformations of the jaw bones, which can be either congenital or acquired;
- destroyed adjacent teeth, which makes it impossible to secure the prosthesis.
The prosthesis does not have any negative effects on the body.
What is the manufacturing and installation process like?
The whole process takes place in several stages, and the doctor strictly observes maximum accuracy in the calculations, otherwise the prosthesis simply will not fit into the place prepared for it.
The main manufacturing stages are:
The prosthesis is absolutely not felt by the patient. It is not demanding in operation, it is easy to remove it yourself for cleaning.
If a prosthesis is made to replace several teeth at once, the work is almost identical, but the dentist pays more attention to the teeth that support the prosthesis.
If they are problematic, you may experience discomfort while wearing the prosthesis. Using a temporary prosthesis made of nylon will help correct the situation, since it is more flexible and soft.
Advantages and disadvantages
The obvious advantages of this type of prosthetics are:
safety for neighboring teeth, since they remain completely untreated (neither before installing a crown, nor during adjustment of the shape of the prosthesis), all manipulations are carried out with the prosthesis itself;
- high aesthetics due to the naturalness of the artificial tooth (it is visible only if metal is used in the manufacture of clasps);
- production speed: the whole process takes several days (at the first visit an impression is made, at the second visit the patient is already fitted with a prosthesis; when using a cast frame, additional adjustment may be required);
- the possibility of use as a temporary (for wound healing after tooth extraction and before planned implantation, which is delayed for a certain period) and permanent structure, and the prosthesis can be made even before tooth extraction, which will allow it to be used immediately after the manipulation (this will allow the patient not to experience discomfort that occurs in the presence of a lumen);
- possibility of use when;
- hypoallergenic;
- ease of use;
- ease of care;
- low cost;
- long service life.
Despite the large number of obvious advantages, we should not forget about the disadvantages. Although there are significantly fewer of them, they can influence the choice.
In particular, the disadvantages are:
- the use of metal hooks (this design is made when plastic clasps are unable to thoroughly secure the prosthesis to adjacent teeth);
- insufficient fixation (observed very rarely due to the individual characteristics of the jaw structure).
In any case, the decision on the advisability of using a prosthesis is made only by the doctor based on the examination and subsequent treatment.
Lifetime
As a rule, this design is used as a temporary measure. That is why the materials used in the manufacture of the Butterfly prosthesis are selected in such a way that the patient does not feel discomfort while wearing it.
The service life depends on the production time of permanent implants and can range from two weeks to six months. However, such prostheses can be used for much longer.
While wearing this temporary denture design, you can easily maintain oral hygiene, since it can be removed and put on yourself.
From patient experience
The Butterfly denture is in great demand in dentistry, as confirmed by numerous patient reviews.
After a car accident, I lost part of my front tooth. Everything would have been fine, but I had to be a witness at my best friend’s wedding. And, naturally, I couldn’t appear there in this form. When I went to the dental clinic, the doctor advised me to have a removable butterfly denture. They did it quite quickly, there were no unpleasant sensations right away. He just saved me.
Irina, 23 years old
I almost never had problems with my teeth; I only went to the dentist for a routine examination. But then problems began with one of the incisors. The treatment took a lot of time, effort and money, but in the end it was removed anyway. There is no money for an implant, the doctor advised me to put immediate on temporarily. And I have never regretted it. Convenient and very inexpensive.
Svetlana, 47 years old
Expert opinion
Many patients refuse removable dentures, arguing that there is a feeling of discomfort and the need to remove them daily for cleaning. But in reality this is not the case. If the prosthesis is made in accordance with the size of the jaw, there are no unpleasant sensations. This is also facilitated by the use of soft materials such as nylon or soft plastic.
Valery Leonidovich, work experience 9 years
Price issue
The cost of manufacturing and installing a butterfly varies from clinic to clinic and can range from 5.5 to 25 thousand rubles. The price depends on 
the prestige of the clinic, the level and professionalism of the dentists and dental technicians working there.
As for the materials used, the cost can be reduced by replacing plastic with metal when making hooks.
This cost is not considered low for a temporary prosthesis, but many patients can wear it for years, which significantly reduces the cost of the design.