CHAPTER FOUR: THE BUDDY
SYSTEM OF RESTORATION FOR MOSTDIS
COMPONENTS
OF THE BUDDY SYSTEM OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY
MOSTDIBUD
BUD: Bridge Underpinning Device
The
bud is basically a coping with an O- RING incorporated inside to give a
positive repeatable precision placement onto the SDI. It is quite similar to
the dental anchoring device (DAD) used with small dental implants. It consists
of a housing with an O-Ring incorporated inside.
The
BUD is shaped more like a tooth abutment. Larger than the DAD(Denture Anchoring
Device), it is about 5mm in height. The MOSTDI is screwed down until only about
4 to 4.5mm is sticking out above the gum level. This results in a smooth metal
interface with the mucosa immediately around the SDI. The bud can be cemented
and trimmed to size or left as it is, if trimming is unnecessary. The
impression is then taken and sent to the lab for crown and bridge construction.
If
the bud is not cemented, it can be used to carry a temporary crown or bridge.
This can be removed easily when a more permanent restoration is constructed. If
a temporary cement is used to cement the BUD onto the abutment, the crown and
bridge can be retrieved with a crown remover. Such a BUD can also be used as a
DAD with the added advantage that if none of the SDIs are exposed, cold curing
of the denture will not go into any undercuts. As such, after cold curing, the
denture can be removed with a steady and sustained pull force on the denture.
However, if any part of the SDI is exposed, it can be protected with one or
more O-rings. The orthodontic elastic separators (O-rings) can be used.
PICTURES
(1) MOSTDIDAD/ MOSTDIBUD
(2) BUD IN USE IN MOUTH
(3) BUD WITH BLUE O-RING
