Positioning handle and occlusal latches for a removable prosthesis convertible into an implant-supported prosthesis

摘要

A dental prosthesis comprising: an upper part having a posterior region, an anterior region and a tooth region; A lower part having a posterior region, an anterior region and a tooth region; A latch for securing the upper part or the lower part of the dental prosthesis to an opposite one of the lower part and the upper part of the prosthesis, the locking part comprising: a male part, which is directed towards the rear area of a first one of the upper and the lower part of the dental prosthesis with the male part projecting from the first of the upper and lower parts to an opposite arc of a second one of the upper and lower parts of the prosthesis; A female part disposed towards the posterior region of the second of the upper and lower parts distal from the tooth area thereof, the female part having a complementary structure for receiving the male part, whereby the upper part and the lower part are connected together be connected in order to achieve a desired tooth alignment and bite position.