prosthetic dentistry refers to the planning, diagnosis, treatment, maintenance and rehabilitation of patients with teeth and tissues using biocompatible substitutes.
In such cases, dental function is restored through the crowns, fixed bridges, full and partial dentures and implant supported dentures. Prosthetic dentistry has several advantages. To improve your smile, makes you chew your food properly, it improves their speech, supporting his cheeks and lips, prevent sagging of the face and prevent tissue damage.
It also reduces the risk of periodontal disease, tooth decay and prevent drifting of existing teeth in the surrounding area of missing teeth.
Dental Replacements
dentures and crowns are the two most common replacement used in prosthetic dentistry. Dentures replace missing tooth tissue that surrounds and easily removable. They are divided into two main types -. Partial dentures and complete dentures
complete dentures are used when all teeth are absent. They can either be immediate or conventional. Prosthesis framework can be made of metal, resin or a mixture of both. They are framed by the right-cured completely after the removal of all teeth.
partial dentures are used to support natural teeth. They usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum colored base connected to the precision attachments or metal clips to hold the prosthesis in place. Precision attachments more aesthetic appearance as compared to metal buckles and almost hidden.
crowns and veneers
crowns are placed when a substantial amount of tooth structure is lost and when filling a compromise of power, aesthetics or integrity of the tooth. They typically cover the upper teeth, going down his hand, holding them together, preventing further damage to the teeth.
crowns provide the same strength to the tooth veneer. However, while the crowns cover the entire tooth, a veneer to cover only the front part. Both are strong, durable and lasts a lifetime.
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