Dental prostheses are individual medical devices designed to rehabilitate the oral functions of patients who are missing one or more teeth. The task of a dental prosthesis is therefore to replace the patient’s original dentition with a new one that can possibly last a very long time. Each prosthesis is a particularly complex and varied tool that must satisfy both aesthetic and functional requirements as well as natural requirements necessary for correct chewing.
Removable and fixed prosthesis
Fixed dental prosthesis
Fixed prosthesis replaces lost or fallen teeth and corrects the smile in a functional and aesthetic way. This prosthesis is permanently screwed or cemented onto the teeth or implants. The components of the prosthesis can be dental veneers, dental crowns or dental bridges cemented onto natural supports (tooth roots), which the patient can only remove in the presence of a dentist. Crowns are generally the most common restorations when it comes to fixed prostheses.
Removable dental prosthesis
Removable dentures are simpler and are generally used for older patients or as a temporary measure in certain treatment plans that require bone regeneration. They are mobile devices designed to replace natural teeth.
The patient will need to remove the removable denture several times a day for oral hygiene.
