PROSTHODONTICS

Removable dental prostheses

Here we distinguish between partial, complete and full dentures.

In general, the advantage of a removable dental prosthetic is that it can be expanded if another tooth later needs to be replaced.

Partial dentures

Partial dentures can close small or larger tooth gaps in a jaw. Retainers secure them to existing teeth and they can easily be placed.

Total dentures

Total dentures consist of a gum coloured plastic with artificial teeth. This type of denture is held in place by suction produced by an accurate fit and saliva.

Partial crowns

A partial crown is used to treat damaged or weak morsal surfaces and walls of teeth.

They are used to treat dental cusps and morsal surfaces if the defect is too large for a filling or inlay. Once it is prepared by the dentist, an optical imprint of the teeth is typically made and a ceramic partial crown can be made in the dental laboratory which is later bonded to the tooth.

Crowns

If the defect in the substance of the tooth reaches a point where it cannot be permanently stabilised with a filling or partial crown, the tooth requires a crown. This restores the function and stability of the tooth.

Metal-free dental replacement materials can also ensure quite natural aesthetics in this case.