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A Prosthodontist
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is typically the one who decides the best course of treatment for partially or completely
edentulous patients.Esthetic Reconstructive Dentistry-This is the most advanced approach to treating fully, partially or completely edentulous patients with the highest level of implantology treatment. |
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| *Ceramic and metal crowns- A dental crown is a prosthetic tooth designed to repair
a damaged tooth. Crowns are made of combination of porcelain/
ceramics materials. Crowns are expensive but they typically
last a maximum of 10 years.
*Dental Bridges
Traditional bridges are used to fill in areas where tooth is
missing and similarly dental bridges are used to fill in areas
where teeth are missing.
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Dental bridges Dental bridges are false teeth used to fill gaps where a tooth
has fallen out in order to improve the look and function of
the teeth.
Dental bridge can be either tooth-supported (most common) or
implant-supported.
Dental bridges are often used as a type of removable partial
denture.Teeth can fall out
due to
1. disease
2. decay
3. Physical trauma, but bridges can be inserted to reconstruct
a person’s smile and make sure that they don’t suffer any of
the negative effects associated with tooth loss.
When a tooth falls out there is always a chance that the surrounding
teeth will naturally shift to fill the empty space. There is
also a chance that decay may occur in the surrounding teeth
or that gum disease and speech impediments may result from the
loss of a tooth. In severe cases tooth loss can lead to a collapsed
bite and jaw problems. Dental bridges are most effective for
people who have only a few missing teeth because when they are
inserted they are usually anchored to surrounding natural teeth.
Dental bridges are most effective for people who have only a
few missing teeth because when they are inserted they are usually
anchored to surrounding natural teeth.
Dental bridges are made from porcelain and usually have a metal
substructure.
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Types of Bridges: |
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1. fixed bridges
2. bonded bridges and
3. Cantilever bridges. |
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1. Fixed bridges are the most common type of bridge. When this
type of bridge is inserted the two surrounding teeth must be
affixed with crowns to hold it in place.
2. Bonded bridges can be less expensive than fixed bridges,
but they are usually only offered to people whose surrounding
teeth are healthy and free of filings. This type of bridge is
affixed to natural teeth with metal wings that are permanently
fastened in place on either side of the bridge.
3. Cantilever bridges are often applied to front teeth. These
bridges are also used when a person only has a natural tooth
on one side of the bridge, instead of on both sides. Unlike
other bridges, which need to be attached to both surrounding
teeth, cantilever bridges are designed to adhere just to the
one natural tooth beside the bridge. |
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*Removable Complete Dentures: Full – mouth false teeth are intended for people without any teeth (edentulous). Complete dentures help patients who have lost their teeth due to trauma or poor oral hygiene, giving them better chewing abilities in addition to more appealing appearance. |
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*Removable Partial Denture- Dentures designed for partially –edentulous
patients (missing one or more teeth). Patients typically prefer fixed
partial dentures over partial dentures, but not all partially edentulous
people candidate for fixed partial dentures; due to lack of supporting
tissues through which to attach the fixed dentures.
*Fixed Partial dentures-are designed for partially
edentulous people missing one or more teeth. Fixed partial
dentures are commonly called “crowns” or “dental bridges” and are
more expensive than removable partial dentures, but they provide the
most natural results for the treatment of partial edentulous patients. |
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