MK1 attachments...What are your thoughts on them?

[Labwa]

I have a dentist that wants to start using some of the MK1 attachments. Has anyone had any experience with them. What are their pitfalls/advantages. Can the attachment be imported into 3shape.

 

[Drizzt]

We have been using the attachments for nearly 7-8 years , and been really happy with the results . Mostly on cases were we want to avoid a partial denture , and one or two times for bridges . One advantage I can think of is that we rarelly have to do any maintance on them , it is very comfortable for the patient , and once it is locked , it won't move . On the other hand it is not cheap and too much labor for it . I don't know if it can be imported in 3shape . Hope that helps .

 

[Labwa]

yeah it looks like a heap of labor

 

[Drizzt]

When you get used to that it is not that bad . But the result is really good . Patients love it .

 

[premierlab]

Been using the attachment for bar cases for many years. Patients and doctors have responded very well to them. There is a slight learning curve at first ,now they are as normal as anything alse and can place them fairly quick in a framework or prosthesis. I wouldnt be intimidated from labor, keep an open mind and before ya know it, piece of cake!

 

[PCDL]

We have used these for years with good success, but I would caution you on one key issue: Patient dexterity and longevity. I have had to retrofit a couple of these cases now, due to the fact that the patient has aged, become arthritic, and can no longer manipulate the key well. I cut off the attachements and welded a few ERA's onto the distals to jury rig a rehab. You want to use this restoration with more careful patient selection criteria than most other attachments, or at least build in a "plan B" for down the road.

 

[JohnWilson]

We have used these for years with good success, but I would caution you on one key issue: Patient dexterity and longevity. I have had to retrofit a couple of these cases now, due to the fact that the patient has aged, become arthritic, and can no longer manipulate the key well. I cut off the attachements and welded a few ERA's onto the distals to jury rig a rehab. You want to use this restoration with more careful patient selection criteria than most other attachments, or at least build in a "plan B" for down the road.

Good points!

This is true for most over denture cases and often is overlooked when the client suggests a design. Reminding them of this before the plan gets to far ahead is good insurance.

 

[Drizzt]

This just went out to the doc's office . Thought I would post and revive the thread .

 

[chrisb]

Beautiful work

 

[alanklen]

Thanks for sharing this all valuable information,its really valuable for exploring all about the dentist.