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CLINICALFEATURE
Figure 6a Classic Dalbo
attachment
to the SAF 9 . At our knowledge this
system is well admitted in some
European Countries 10 . In the
Geriatric Dental clinic of the
Faculty of Dental Medicine of
Jerusalem during five years the
SAF was mainly indicated for
senior patients with a high rate of
success 11 .
Advantages:
1. Low cost ( both clinic and
Laboratory )
2. Simplicity of the clinical
The main advantages of the
SAF are low laboratory
expenses, the simplicity,
minimal invasive, non traumatic
treatment, easy handling and
facility for rebasing when
necessary
Figure 6b Lateral or rolling actvities of the saddle
Figure 8 Occlusal forces absorbed by the frame
Figure 7a The combination Syndrome
Figure 9 Mandibular stress absobing frames
procedures
3. Easy manipulation for the patient, simple vertical insertionpathway
4. Easy relining or rebasing under the saddle
Figure 7b A spring Frame built in Back action
Disadvantages:
There are some negative aspects.
1. Light food impaction between the distal aspect of the
abutment teeth and the mesial end of the saddle.
2. In the case of a severe bone resorption there is not enough
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