What is What is Dental prosthetics?

A dental prosthesis is a type of dental appliance that can replace a missing tooth, fix existing tooth problems and even cover up tooth defects. Dental prosthetics can be removable or permanently fixed in your mouth.

In order to fix problems like missing teeth, missing roots or cracked teeth, dentists use fillings, crowns or bridges. But, as with anything else, there are many ways to achieve a great result.

In a case of complete tooth loss, the prosthesis is attached to a dental implant. Dental prosthetics is crucial for the recovery of functionality and aesthetics of teeth.

When do you need prosthetic dentistry procedures?

Prosthetic dentistry is a way to restore your smile after tooth loss. In some cases, the teeth are damaged so badly that they will no longer support their own structure. In others, tooth decay has weakened the teeth enough that they are now likely to fall out at any time.

In a situation where there is tooth loss, a complete tooth crown can be replaced by the attachment of the crown to the implant in the bone.

Types of Dental prostheses

Ceramic Crowns:
Ceramic crowns are one of the most popular solutions for replacing missing or damaged teeth. These ceramic crowns match the look and feel of natural teeth and do not require any extra work on the patient. They are also strong and durable.

Zirconium is biologically compatible with the human body. It has excellent biocompatibility, which means that it is not toxic and does not cause allergic reactions. Zirconium is also used for the production of dental crowns, which is used when teeth are severely damaged by dental caries, large fillings or other potential factors.

Metal Ceramic Crowns:
Metal ceramic crowns are made by covering a metal frame with a layer of porcelain. When teeth are severely damaged, dead or have large fillings, crowns are recommended as they provide a strong foundation for restoring a damaged tooth.

Crowns are used when teeth are dead, severely damaged by dental carries or have big fillings. This is a common treatment for those who want their teeth to appear bright and white.

Dental Veneers:
A veneer is a thin ceramic material used to enhance the appearance of a tooth or dental restoration. It’s basically a cosmetic procedure similar to an aesthetic filling, except that the tooth surface is covered with ceramic instead of a filling.

Veneers are the most common way to reshape teeth and to repair chipped teeth. It is a procedure in which a thin layer of a durable, non-porous material is attached to the surface of a tooth.

Dental Bridge:
When a patient is missing teeth, the options include implants, dental crowns or bridge prostheses. Bridges are an option that can replace the gap created by missing teeth.

A dental bridge is a piece of restorative dentistry that helps replace missing teeth. It connects two healthy teeth or implants with a crown. An implant is a dental implant is an anchor made of titanium that is surgically inserted into the jawbone and serves as a foundation for a replacement tooth or bridge.

Complete Denture:
Complete dentures are used when the patient is missing all or a part of their teeth. Dentures are made of a pink plastic base and white teeth. Dentures are attached to remaining teeth with hooks. The best type of dentures is the heat injected ones because they fit better than the traditional ones.

Partial Dentures:
Partial dentures are often used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. Partial dentures are usually made from acrylic plastic, and they are either held in place by metal clips or attached to the patient’s gums.