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The Splintastik is an inexpensive and easy to use rod and
tube attachment for non-parallel anterior abutments and segmented bridgework.
Advantages
- Inexpensive and easy to use
- Extremely small--allows for open embrasures, good tooth
contour, no extensive tooth reduction. May be reduced to any height.
- Excellent for non-parallel abutments and segmented
bridges.
- Allows for independent cementation and removal of
bridge segments.
- Polished ceramic insert eliminates bubbles during
investing and ensures consistent and accurate castings.
- May be cast simultaneously along with the
abutment crowns in any alloy--including non-precious
- Allows independent physiologic movement of segments.
KITS
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Splintastik Starter Kit
- 2 each: Large Male, Female, and ceramic insert
- 2 each: Small Male, Female, and ceramic insert
- 1 each: Small and Large Mandrels, and Precision
Reamers
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Splintastik Refill Large
6 each of:
- Large Male, Female, and Ceramic insert
- 1.2mm Ø
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Splintastik Refill Small
6 each of:
- Small Male, Female, and Ceramic insert
- 0.8mm Ø
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Components
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Splintastik Ceramic Insert
Large (1.2mm Ø)
and Small (0.8mm Ø) Sizes
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| Large Ceramic
Insert |
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Ceramic Insert
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Splintastik Precision Reamers
Large and small
1 per package
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Large Reamer Small
Reamer
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Splintastik Paralleling Mandrel
Large and Small. 1
per package |
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Large Mandrel ___
Small Mandrel
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Assembly and Fabrication
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The gingival floor of the plastic female
may be removed with a sharp blade prior to positioning in the wax abutment
crown. This will provide for free vertical movement of the abutments,
and independent removal and replacement of any abutments or segments (FIG
1). |
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1. Wax all abutment crowns to full
contour (FIG 2) 2. The Splintastik attachments must be positioned
parallel with the path of insertion of the crowns. |
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3. Remove wax from the abutment to
receive the female Splintastik. Using the metal paralleling mandrel,
position the female Splintastik parallel to the path of insertion of the
adjacent crown (FIG 3). |
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4. Using the integral handle (which can be bent to
facilitate investment), position the male attachment into the female attachment,
and then wax into the adjacent crown. The handle is removed from the male,
but it is not necessary to reduce the height of the attachment at this time (FIG
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5. The waxed crowns are sprued and
separated in a routine manner. Prior to investing, the polished
ceramic insert is inserted fully into the female Splintastik, The
ceramic insert eliminates the possibility of bubbles and ensures an accurate
casting. Secure the ceramic insert to the female with a small amount
of sticky wax at the occlusal of the female (FIG
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6. The crowns are invested and cast in a routine
manner (Preci-Roto System) (FIG
7). 7. After casting the ceramic inserts are removed
with Hydrofluoric acid in an ultrasonic cleaner or an acid substitute such as
No-San or Stripit. |
8. The precision reamer is carefully used to remove
any ceramic residue inside the female attachment. Do not attempt to remove
the entire ceramic insert with the precision reamer, as the ceramic material is
harder than the precision reamer.
T0079.REV.00
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