PROSTHETIC SPACE GAUGE

Description

Caliber for prosthetic space measurement.

Indication

For verification of prosthetic space measurements.

Features and Benefits

• 6 classical measurements: Correct measurement of spaces in the fabrication of crowns and veneers.
• With handle: Easy handling.
• Autoclavable: Guarantee of Biosafety.
• Stainless steel: Does not corrode
• Measurement engraving on the handle: Easy identification of thicknesses.

Presentation

Ref. 2156 - Prosthetic Space Gauge 6 units (0.25; 0.5; 0.75; 1.0; 1.25 and 1.5 mm)

Product Use

The Prosthetic Space Gauges are used in the measurement of any prosthetic space requirement such as:

• Vestibular prosthetic space through the technique of grinding with silicone guide keys;
• Interocclusal prosthetic space;
• Diastemas;
• Distance between the implant base and the gingival margin;
• Height and width of teeth and auxiliary as a real ruler for DSD (Digital Smile Design).

Technical Specifications

The set of Prosthetic Space Gauges consists of 06 keys. The keys can be combined forming thicknesses of 0.25 to 2.75 mm. The measurements of the instruments are: 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1 mm, 1.25 mm and 1.5 mm.

Technique of Use

A. Vestibular prosthetic space gauge:

1. Fabricate a vestibular silicone guide key over the diagnostic wax-up or sound tooth in the arch;
2. Position the guide key over the teeth to be prepared and assess any existing spaces;
3. Grind the teeth with diamond-coated burs or laminated burs until the necessary space. This space is dependent on factors such as substrate color and the material to be used in the restoration. Basic space references:
   • Teeth without color modification and requiring minimal form modification - Treatment with ceramics or resins: 0.2 and 0.5 mm of vestibular prosthetic space.
   • Teeth with minor color modification - Treatment with ceramics or resins: 0.6 and 1.0 mm of vestibular prosthetic space.
   • Teeth with severe color modification – Treatment with ceramics: 1.0 and 1.5 mm. Treatment with resins between 1.25 to 2.00 mm of vestibular prosthetic space.
   • Coverage of cast metal cores - Treatment with ceramics: 1.5 to 2 mm of vestibular prosthetic space.
4. Insert the Prosthetic Space Gauge with the desired thickness between the prepared tooth surface and the silicone guide key. The guide key may have cuts showing the spaces at each vestibular third.

B. Interocclusal prosthetic space gauge:

1. Insert the Prosthetic Space Gauges between the maxillary and mandibular teeth.

C. Diastema gauge:

1. Insert the Prosthetic Space Gauges between the teeth to assess the space between them.

D. Gauge for distance between the implant base and the gingival margin:

1. Using the millimeter ruler of the Prosthetic Space Gauges, select the collar height of the prosthetic component on the implant.

E. Measurement of tooth height and width:

1. Using the millimeter ruler take the measurement of the height and width of teeth.

F. Auxiliary as a real ruler for DSD:

1. With the photograph in hand, position the ruler in the same incisal plane of the central incisors to aid the real measurement in the digital drawings.

Sterilization

The Prosthetic Space Gauges can be autoclaved like any other metal instrument.