Prosthetics solves the problem of restoring the integrity of both a single tooth and an entire dental arch
Fixed prostheses are placed in patients who are missing one or several consecutive teeth. They are fixed permanently without the possibility of self-removal. The quality of the structure depends on the strength of the materials. For the manufacture of crowns, alloys of metals and ceramics are mainly used.
Depending on the degree of restoration, specialists at the Swiss Dent dental clinic offer several solutions for installing fixed prostheses:
bridge-like, which are used to restore several consecutive teeth;
inlays, capable of restoring the function of chewing teeth;
veneers, used to correct front teeth.
Removable prosthetics is used in cases where it is necessary to restore a large number of missing teeth at once. Clasp dentures are a popular method of renewing the dental arch. Such dentures differ in their attachment:
clasps, which have special hooks for fixation on abutment teeth;
attachments, which involve a double type of fixation, inside the denture and on abutment teeth;
telescopic crowns, which are crowns placed on abutment teeth.
Nylon dentures have replaced plastic analogs, which were characterized by rigidity and uncomfortable wearing. Nylon is strong and elastic, and it perfectly imitates gums. In terms of attachment, nylon dentures are fixed on abutment teeth for partial restoration of teeth or by suction to the gums using a gel. Nylon dentures do not have to be removed during sleep.
Implant prosthetics is the result of the development of modern technologies. It involves placing a special pin into the jawbone, which replaces the tooth root. High-quality titanium materials are used for such implants.
A metal-ceramic crown is placed on the artificial root. To restore several adjacent teeth, it is possible to place several implants, on which a bridge prosthesis is subsequently fixed.
When choosing a specific method of prosthetics, one must consider its convenience, strength, and aesthetics. However, it should be emphasized that fixed prostheses look more natural and do not require additional care.