The Stern Root AnchorSystem includes the Stern Anchor Female (Standard, Mini and casting), The Stern Anchor Male (Standard, short, oversize, extra oversize), the Stern Anchor Denture Cap. Intended to be used in attachment dentistry for stabilization and retention of removable appliances in the mouth. Stern Root Anchor®, Repl. Males for Std. female, white w/ black collar, 5. The approximate diameter of the ball area of the Stern Root Anchor® males is as follows: White 1.7mm, Orange 1.8mm, Gray 1.9mm.
A prefabricated device intended to provide a permanent intermediate fixture level between a dental implant and the final prosthesis/restoration (e.g., bridge, single tooth, overdenture). It includes one or more structural component(s) [e.g., abutment, ball, bar, bar overlay, coping, ring], and may be made of various materials [e.g., titanium (Ti), plastic, gold alloy]. It includes devices glued to prostheses and/or devices that can be replaced during cleaning cycles. An abutment screw(s) may be included, however the suprastructure does not represent the screw(s) in isolation. It may also be referred to as an abutment assembly or mesostructure.