Removable butterfly denture for 1, 2, 3 teeth, what is it, indications for installation, price

The loss of one or two teeth is a reason to immediately make an appointment with a doctor who will help restore the unity of the row. Orthopedic and surgical dentistry offer many ways to solve this problem. The best of them is implantation, but it is not always possible to use it. Fixed bridge structures, which require grinding down the teeth adjacent to the defect, are not acceptable to everyone. But in such a situation, there is another remedy - the new generation “Butterfly” dentures. These structures can be produced as quickly as possible and installed immediately after the removal of any unit, while maintaining the integrity of the adjacent teeth.

Butterfly denture – why is it called that?

The butterfly denture got its name due to the similarity of its soft base to the wings of a butterfly. Of course, such similarity can be called conditional, since the shape of the prosthesis depends on the number of artificial teeth and the length of the supporting part. With a large loss of teeth in one jaw, the design turns into a clasp prosthesis on attachments and no longer resembles a butterfly: this is why it is customary to call only mini-prostheses for replacing one or two teeth.

The butterfly prosthesis is fixed in the mouth using clasps - special hooks that extend from the base of the structure: they are usually made of soft transparent plastic and tightly grip the supporting teeth.

Stages of prosthesis manufacturing

The process of making a butterfly takes an average of 2 weeks. The process will be faster if the patient still has a tooth that will have to be removed in the future. In this case, an impression is taken of the problematic element and sent to the laboratory. The wizard makes a copy of the element to be removed and forms clasps according to the parameters of neighboring elements. Impressions are also made of the supporting teeth on which the clasps will be attached.

To make a prosthesis, a dental impression must be taken.

While the dentures are being made, the patient will need to remove one tooth and wait for the socket to heal. At your next dentist appointment, the butterfly will be installed. If necessary, the doctor adjusts the structure already in the patient’s oral cavity.

The butterfly prosthesis is a removable type of product. It will be possible to independently remove it from the mouth to carry out the necessary hygiene measures.

When is a removable butterfly denture suitable?

As already mentioned, a removable butterfly denture is installed when it is necessary to replace one or two teeth. Most often this occurs after the implantation procedure, when it is necessary to replace the empty space while the implant is healing. First of all, this concerns the frontal zone, where aesthetics are important (do not walk around with a gaping hole instead of a front incisor). A butterfly denture for the front tooth is considered one of the most common removable structures when performing implantation in the aesthetic zone, but one should not think that when restoring molars and premolars, a temporary butterfly denture is not needed at all. The fact is that the loss of even one tooth seriously affects the functioning of the entire dentofacial apparatus. Firstly, the chewing load is not distributed correctly, which can lead to problems with bite and gastrointestinal tract (due to poor chewing of food). Secondly, neighboring teeth begin to shift to fill the missing space, so in the absence of a replacement prosthesis, the entire dentition slowly shifts, which can subsequently seriously complicate treatment. A butterfly partial denture solves these problems.

The only thing that such a prosthesis will not save from is bone tissue atrophy, which begins to occur after tooth extraction, but this problem is solved after the implantation of a titanium implant.

Types of butterflies depending on the purpose of installation

Removable butterflies are most often installed to eliminate single, less often multiple, defects. In exceptional cases, the species in question can be used to restore the lower or upper jaw.

Butterflies can only be installed on a full jaw on a temporary basis, for example, while preparing for implantation. The main purpose of the device is to correct existing cosmetic imperfections in the smile line. While wearing the structure, it is advisable to avoid solid foods and visit a doctor in a timely manner.

A butterfly will be more appropriate in cases where one unit has suffered. In this case, the hole is covered with a prosthesis, and special wings of the product are attached to the adjacent surviving teeth. At the same time, the clasps do not affect the gums and do not have a negative effect on the mucous membranes of the mouth. A butterfly denture for one tooth is suitable for both temporary and permanent wear. The material of the product is selected by the dentist taking into account the type of problem the patient has and his preferences.

Pros and cons of butterfly dentures

The quality of a butterfly prosthesis directly depends on its material and the professionalism of the specialists who will install this structure. In general, a temporary butterfly prosthesis has two key advantages, due to which this design has been widely used in dentistry for a long time.

• Replacement of the chewing function of the tooth. It is better not to subject a removable denture to heavy loads, but it copes quite well with chewing regular food.
• Not bad aesthetics. Modern designs (especially the nylon butterfly prosthesis) provide a very decent aesthetic result. When using transparent clasps, the butterfly prosthesis will not be visible on the gums.

However, it should be understood that a complete tooth replacement cannot be carried out using this type of prosthesis. The butterfly prosthesis also has a number of disadvantages that many patients have to put up with while wearing it. All the pros and cons of this type of prosthetics are outlined in the table below.

• No grinding of teeth.
  To install a butterfly denture, you do not need to grind down adjacent teeth.
• Easy care.
  The structure must be washed with running water and cleaned with a brush, and placed in a special solution overnight.
• Low cost.
  We will tell you more about how much a butterfly prosthesis costs below.

• Difficulties with adaptation.
  Immediately after installation of a butterfly prosthesis, problems with diction and discomfort when biting may occur.
• Fragility.
  This prosthesis breaks quite easily and does not have a long service life.
• Allergic reaction.
  When installing dentures made of acrylic and plastic, allergic reactions are possible.

Contraindications

Butterflies have virtually no restrictions on installation, with rare exceptions. It is not recommended to use structures if the jaws are toothless or if the crowns of the elements located next to the defect are partially damaged. Another contraindication to the use of the structure is inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity. In this case, it can aggravate the course of the pathology and cause more dangerous complications.

Dentists do not attach the butterfly to adjacent elements that exhibit mobility. The last prohibition against butterfly prosthetics is severe depletion of the jaw bone tissue. Before the procedure, it is recommended to restore the jaw structures through surgery.

Removable butterfly prosthesis – price in Moscow

The price of a butterfly denture, like all structures of this type, is not fixed. The cheapest samples cost an average of 3,000 – 5,000 rubles, but they are not always of high quality, which significantly affects the patient’s comfort. Budget prostheses are usually made of fairly hard plastic, which does not look very aesthetically pleasing and can also cause discomfort and even pain when worn. The price of a removable butterfly prosthesis made of nylon in Moscow dentistry will be more expensive (from 12,000 to 20,000 rubles for the most modern designs), however, from both a functional and aesthetic point of view, such systems are much more effective.

Care

Caring for a prosthesis is not difficult, the main thing is to carry out all procedures in a timely and regular manner. The materials from which the product is made are considered unfavorable for the proliferation of pathogenic flora and do not react chemically with saliva.

Hygienic measures for the butterfly are necessary in order to extend the life of the prosthesis and maintain its original appearance:

• The basic rule that must be followed when caring for the structure is to remove the denture after each meal to clean it of plaque and food debris. The structure is treated with antiseptic solutions once a day.
• After installing the device, you may experience problems eating and speaking for the first few days. In order to quickly get rid of discomfort, you need to communicate more with others. Also, at first you should take off and put on the structure in front of a mirror. After a certain time, all actions to secure the prosthesis in place will become automatic.
• To prevent the appearance of the butterfly from being damaged, you need to stop consuming solid foods. You should also control the number of portions entering the oral cavity at one time: they should not be too large.

What hygiene products can be used

Hygiene products for the care of removable dentures

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Reviews

Anna, 45. Installed the butterfly 3 years ago. What attracted me most was the aesthetic appearance of the structure and its price. I noticed no disadvantages from wearing the device: the smile was natural, there were no difficulties when eating food. The only disadvantage of the prosthesis is the possibility of breakage when eating solid food, for example, apples or crackers. In this case, you will have to install a new structure.

Igor, 41 years old. A regular plastic prosthesis did not suit me because it quickly lost its original external characteristics. Damage to the product occurred despite careful care. 2 months after installation, the surface of the prosthesis began to darken and differ from natural teeth. Professional cleaning of the structure also helped for a short time. Ultimately, I had to make a choice in favor of an expensive type of prosthetics.

Adelina, 34. I was unhappy with the butterfly prosthesis. The disadvantages of the product are the constant entry of food under the denture, irritation of the gums, and the need for regular maintenance. For me, this method of restoring the aesthetics of the dentition turned out to be ineffective.

Nylon immediate dentures

Nylon dentures are soft, flexible, and elastic. They are very comfortable, do not require long adaptation, and within a few hours after installation you will forget about them and stop noticing them.

Nylon structures are as close as possible to natural fabrics and look just like real crowns and gums. For this reason, it is recommended to install nylon dentures in the smile area.

They do not rub the soft tissues of the oral cavity, are easy to put on, and are firmly fixed. When installing them, the risk of injury is eliminated, which guarantees the absence of inflammation and gum disease.

Nylon is a material that does not contain metals or monomers, and therefore does not provoke allergies. It is easy to clean and is not a favorable environment for the growth of germs and bacteria. Prostheses based on it are as hygienic as possible.

When chewing hard food, nylon structures can become deformed and require careful use. They are somewhat more expensive in price than their acrylic counterparts, but this is compensated many times over by their convenience and practicality.

Features of the technique and procedure of prosthetics

Butterfly dentures are most often installed immediately after the removal of a diseased or decayed tooth, but installation is also possible some time after extraction.

The structures perform several important tasks at once:

• chewing function support;
• masking a missing tooth;
• protection of soft tissues from bacteria and infection;
• prevention of inflammation, periodontal disease and other pathologies;
• temporary dentures prevent the displacement of adjacent teeth and their deformation.

This is an excellent option while making a permanent prosthesis, such as a bridge. They guarantee the patient comfort and the absence of cosmetic defects, are practically invisible in the mouth, and the materials in immediate dentures successfully imitate natural crowns and gums.

And most importantly, the structures have no contraindications and can be installed for any characteristics of the oral cavity and for any physical condition of the patient.

Prosthetics takes place in several simple steps:

• examination and consultation;
• treatment of diseased supporting teeth;
• hygienic cleaning, removal of tartar and deposits, sanitation of the oral cavity;
• taking an impression and making a prosthesis;
• fitting, correction and final installation.

Thus, you receive a ready-made prosthesis in just two visits to the clinic. And this is with the complete absence of pain, surgical intervention and a more than affordable price.

Manufacturing and installation of immediate dentures in our clinic takes only a couple of days.

It is important to consider that butterflies are removable dentures. It is recommended to remove them at night and clean them regularly. If not properly cared for, food debris can become clogged underneath them, bacteria can multiply, inflammation can develop, not to mention such phenomena as bad breath.

Types of removable prosthetics

Features of dental prosthetics with removable dentures largely depend on the type of structure, material of manufacture, and method of fixation in the oral cavity.

By type of design

There are two types of models: plate and clasp.

Plate removable dentures

Lamellar (lamellar) are the very first models. Their design is very simple, it consists of a base - plastic, repeating the relief of the gums and palate and artificial crowns installed on them. Constructions of this type are divided into:

Complete and partially removable plate dentures

• complete removable dentures – in case of complete absence of teeth;
• partially removable dentures – if some of the teeth are preserved; one of the modern options is sandwich dentures that do not cover the palate;
• immediate dentures (butterflies, micro dentures) – for 1 – 2 adjacent teeth.

Installation of these models in the oral cavity is easy: the orthopedist makes an impression of the jaw, a model is made from it in a dental laboratory, the orthopedist first tries it on, then installs it. The patient fixes the model by clenching his teeth. Partially removable models are fixed on the preserved teeth using special clasps. After which the patient begins to gradually get used to the new design. Caring for the plate model is quite complicated; it is carried out daily by the patient himself and professional cleaning is carried out twice a year.

• Pros: lightweight, easy to install prosthesis.
• Cons: you have to change it often (at least once every 3 years, sometimes more often), the fixation is unreliable.

Clasp removable dentures

Clasp dentures are modern partially removable dentures, consisting of a plastic base with artificial crowns installed on it, an arched metal frame and hook-clasps fixing the structure on the supporting teeth. A metal arch (clasp) allows you to create the desired load on the jaw tissue. A modern option is the metal-free Quadrotti clasp, where all parts are made of high-strength plastic.

Conventional clasp prosthesis

Metal-free Quadrotti

Installation is more difficult, since it is necessary to prepare the supporting teeth. Caring for the clasp does not require any special skills; it is enough to do it regularly.

• Pros: proper distribution of the load on the jaw prevents bone tissue atrophy, so the structure can last a long time (at least 5 years, but more often much longer), there is no massive plastic base that disrupts taste, lightness and beautiful appearance, reliable fixation in the oral cavity.
• Cons: requires getting used to, sometimes the fixing elements are visible when you smile, high cost.

By fixation method

A full plate removable denture is attached to the oral cavity as follows:

• by removing air between the orthopedic structure and the tissues in the oral cavity while clenching the jaws; this design is called “suction cup”; good fixation is achieved only if all the bends of the structure fully correspond to the bends of the patient’s oral tissues;
• using special fixing adhesives and creams, strips and gaskets.

A partially removable denture is fixed on the supporting teeth using hooks (clasps). Clasp removable dentures are fixed in different ways. According to this principle, all clasp partial removable dentures are divided into the following designs:

Clasps on clasps, attachments and telescopic crowns

• on clasps - hooks securely fix the model on the supporting teeth, but can be noticeable when smiling;
• on attachment locks - complex locks are fixed on supporting teeth covered with crowns, so they are practically invisible; the design is complex to manufacture and therefore expensive;
• on telescopic (retractable) crowns - the most difficult manufacturing option, requiring grinding of the supporting teeth and installing crowns on them.

Conditionally removable models on implants are screwed to titanium roots installed during implantation. They can be removed by the dentist during medical examinations for cleaning. The patient cannot remove them on his own, which is why they are called conditionally removable.

By material

The very first models were made from rubber. Today, plate structures are made from various types of plastics. Certain requirements have been developed for plastic dental materials. They should be:

• durable, able to withstand chewing loads;
• securely connecting to artificial crowns;
• not deformed during wearing;
• non-irritating to periodontal tissues;
• without toxic or allergic effects.

The following materials meet these requirements (partially or fully):

Acrylic removable dentures for teeth

Acrylic is a type of plastic that has replaced rubber in the manufacture of removable dentures. It became widespread in the late 30s of the last century. It causes allergies due to the component contained in the coloring substance, but acrylic without color is also available, which is less aesthetically pleasing, but does not cause allergies.

• Pros: an acrylic prosthesis has a number of advantages compared to a rubber one: it is more durable, aesthetically pleasing, and it is easy to make an inexpensive removable model from it.
• Disadvantages: the material is not elastic enough and during the process of getting used to it often causes tissue irritation;
• during the entire time of wearing, it releases a non-protein substance (monomer), which combines with tissue proteins and causes toxic-allergic reactions;
• The high porosity of acrylic contributes to the accumulation of bacteria on its surface and the development of infectious and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.

Nylon Removable Dentures

Nylon - removable models began to be made from this type of plastic in the mid-80s of the last century.

Pros - nylon prostheses are more plastic, do not have pronounced porosity, are non-toxic, and hypoallergenic.

Minuses:

• excessive flexibility creates problems in the form of uneven distribution of load and gradual atrophy of the jaw bone tissue;
• the device is not always securely held in the oral cavity.

Acry-Free dentures

Acry-Free (acrylic-free plastic) is a modern thermoplastic material that does not contain acrylic.

• Pros: hypoallergenic, durable, elastic, fits perfectly to the tissues in the oral cavity, is smooth (bacteria do not linger on it), does not irritate the tissue, structures made from it can look like natural ones.
• The downside is the higher cost.

The following materials are used for the manufacture of clasp models:

• Plastic - for the manufacture of the base, mainly high-strength types of plastic manufactured using high technology are used. From these types of plastic it is also possible to make a completely metal-free clasp dental prosthesis Quadrotti. The most famous materials: acetal (acetate plastic) - a modern plastic that has increased resistance to stress, while not causing allergic reactions and tissue irritation; has a wide selection of color shades, very aesthetic; minus – high cost;
• Dental D (white plastic) – an even more durable, elastic material with excellent aesthetic qualities; minus - expensive.

Are there any alternatives?

Of course, modern dentistry can offer alternatives to butterfly dentures. Instead of this type of prosthesis, the following can be installed:

• Plate dentures, which are also fixed on the supporting teeth using special hooks;
• Clasp dentures. Their peculiarity is the presence not only of clasps, but also of a special arc. Clasps stay firmly in the oral cavity, but their price will be higher than the cost of a butterfly prosthesis.

What type of prosthesis should I choose for temporary or permanent removable prosthetics? Only an orthopedic dentist can answer this question after examination and diagnosis.

Indications for installation of a prosthesis

The main purpose of the design is to restore one or two incisors followed by bridge prosthetics or before implantation. Contraindications may include:

• the incisors that will serve as a support for the structure have serious damage (carious lesions, erosion, damage to tooth enamel, etc.)
• the presence of inflammatory processes in the cavity;
• in cases where the jaw arch has a deformation or anomaly in development;

Installation of the structure is possible, but only after these problems have been treated.