BEAM PROSTHESES ON ATTACHMENTS IN ORTHOPEDIC DENTISTRY: CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS AND APPLICATION PROSPECTS

Girder prostheses on attachments represent one of the most functionally sound removable prosthetics designs in orthopedic dentistry. This type of prosthesis combines the advantages of splinting support elements, uniform distribution of chewing load and a high degree of retention, which is especially important in the treatment of patients with partial and complete secondary adentia, complicated by a decrease in periodontal stability. The article discusses the design features of beam prostheses on attachments, the biomechanical principles of their functioning, indications and contraindications for use, as well as clinical and functional advantages over traditional clamp fixation systems. Special attention is paid to the issues of long-term stability of orthopedic structures and the influence of beam attachments on the condition of prosthetic bed tissues.