Prosthetic Denstistry/Tooth Replacement
Dental Crowns And Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are custom-fitted tooth prosthetics that are used to replace or restore damaged or missing teeth.
Crowns, also known as “caps”, are fixed over the surfaces of natural tooth structures or dental implants. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations so that your teeth will last as long as possible.
Bridges are used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth and are anchored in place by the natural teeth on either side of the empty space.
Both crowns and bridges are permanent, they may not be taken in and out of the mouth. Patients who choose a crown or a bridge to restore their smile achieve both the function and appearance of natural, healthy teeth.
Types Of Crown Materials
Metals used in crowns include gold, stainless steel, palladium, nickel, or chromium. Metal crowns rarely chip or break, last the longest in terms of wear down, and only require a small amount of tooth to be removed. They can also withstand biting and chewing forces. The metallic color is the main drawback. Metal crowns are a good choice for out-of-sight molars.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be matched to the color of the teeth beside them. They have a more natural tooth color. They have ceramic overlaying the metal underneath. These crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth.
All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns provide better natural color match than any other crown type. These crowns are totally free of metal and are highly esthetic. All-ceramic crowns can be used for front and back teeth. Eg: zirconia crowns, emax crowns.
Dentures
Patients may lose teeth due to oral diseases, decay, or trauma. Full or partial dentures allow to restore the appearance and function of their teeth.
Removable Dentures replace some or all of the teeth to keep the proper shape of their mouth and teeth and help you eat and speak properly.
Complete Dentures/Full Dentures
Complete dentures replace all of the teeth on the upper and/or lower arches.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures replace several missing teeth while your healthy teeth remain.
Full Mouth Reconstructions / Rehabilitation
Combining the science of Neuromuscular Dentistry with Cosmetic Dentistry, Full Mouth Rehabilitation creates a smile that is functional, comfortable and beautiful.
Full Mouth Rehabilitation can be done with combination of techniques such as crown, bridges, removable partial dentures, full dentures, Implants and implant Supported dentures.
