i am searching for a removeable non metal dental bridge formerly called a nesbitt

Petroc...

Thank you for your question.  What you are referring to is called a
Nesbit denture.  This type of dental appliance is a removable partial
denture that replaces teeth on one side of the mouth when a fixed
bridge is not an option.  Apparently, some states consider this below
the standard of care because of the possibility of swallowing or
choking on the Nesbit.

The Nesbit used to be a very common appliance that was made of a
single denture tooth and metal hooks to attach the denture to the
teeth on either side.  They were very popular until the late 1970's. 
People rarely swallowed dental applicances and if they did, they would
typically pass without a problem.  However, with the metal hooks,
there were reports of the metal hooks causing damage to the digestive
system, which created an innordinate amount of lawsuits.  Now, they
are manufactured using a flexible, plastic base that is unlikely to
cause any damage should it be swallowed. This material, called
ValPlast, which not only increases the flexibility of the device, it
also creates a greater comfort, is more aesthecially pleasing and is
virtually unbreakable.

There are several labs that produce Nesbit dentures.  If you are
interested in this particular appliance, speak with your dental
professional about the option.  Places that produce Nesbits:

Supreme Dental Laboratory
http://www.supremedentallab.com/index.html

Shu Dental Laboratory
http://www.shu-biosoft.com/

Tele-Dent Laboratory
http://www.tele-dent.com/index.html

Thanks again for your question and if you need any further
clarification, please let me know.

Regards,

-THV

Search Strategy
nesbit dental
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References:
Removalable Plastic Dentures
http://www.doctorspiller.com/Partial_Dentures.htm

Keller Labs - ValPlast
http://www.kellerlab.com/new_site/prod_valplast.php

Nesbit Denture
http://www.parentsplace.com/expert/dentist/qas/0,10338,239365_107039,00.html

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Request for Answer Clarification by petroc-ga on 15 Nov 2002 14:21 PST

the report is fine however  need a bit of assistance on the piece.  I
am 77, have Parkinsons but that does not enter into the situation. 
The situation is that I had a permanent bridge in the front.
deterioration caused it to shatter.
 so i do not want to go through the agravation pain and of course  the
cost.
 i want to discuss the possibility of a piece for  the upper front two
teeth.

 they are rarely seen anyway, and the question would be their
stability while eating.   can i squeeze a bit more knowledge from you?
what you have supplied is hope for an old fellow.  thanks   petroc-ga

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Clarification of Answer by tar_heel_v-ga on 15 Nov 2002 16:04 PST

Petroc..

In doing some additional research, I found a manufacturer, Equipoise,
who has a method, they claim, improves the stability of dentures,
including Nesbit dentures.  Their home page is
http://www.equipoisedental.com/ and, from their question and answer
page (http://www.equipoisedental.com/question-answers.htm):

"Can Equipoise® be used to make a nesbit or unilateral type removable
partial denture?

 Yes! During mastication, Equipoise® removable partial dentures
stabilize the abutment tooth when stability, not retention is
indicated. The Equipoise® clasp retains the prosthesis when it is out
of function. Equipoise® partials are always stable because of the
Class II lever design system."

They do, however, recommend that the abutment teeth (the teeth the
device would be connected to) have no more than 70% bone loss and 1mm
of mobility.  They have a list of dentists at
http://www.equipoisedental.com/dentists.html that are certified is
using their devices.

I do want want to emphasize that you discuss this option with your
dental professional and determine if this, or any other device, would
be the best option for your particular situation.

Thank you again for your question and I do wish you luck!

Regards,

-THV

this is a repeat of my original ending in which i left a fine
evaluation message and i raised the fee to a total of $20. total 
confirm this plEASE THIS THE TOTAL GRATUITY FOR SERVICE $20.

Petroc..

Thank you very much for the rating and kind words.  I did want to let
you know that once a question has been answered, you are unable to
raise the payment and once the rating has been made, you cannot add a
tip, but I do thank you for your consideration.

Regards,

-THV