Dental Prosthesis, within the knowledge and art of dentistry, is the replacement of completely or partially lost teeth with artificial teeth. As a result of the loss of teeth for various reasons, they cause deterioration in physiological functions (such as chewing and speaking) and changes in neighboring organs, as well as important aesthetic and psychological problems.
Prosthetic teeth can be used in different ways according to their purpose and according to the demands of the people. To list the types of prosthetic teeth; fixed denture teeth, removable denture teeth; They are in the form of total denture teeth, partial denture teeth, precision retainer denture teeth and implant-supported denture teeth.
Prosthetic teeth can be used in different ways according to their purpose and according to the demands of the people. To list the types of prosthetic teeth; fixed denture teeth, removable denture teeth; They are in the form of total denture teeth, partial denture teeth, precision retainer denture teeth and implant-supported denture teeth.
Fixed Prostheses
Patients cannot take or wear these prostheses whenever they want. Fixed prostheses are a type of prosthesis that is attached to the jaw like a crown-bridge. Dentists can perform the renewal and removal of this prosthesis.
Crown Prostheses: It is the process of minimizing and covering teeth with excessive material loss due to caries, fractures or any other reason. Crown prostheses are used in the restoration of a large filling that does not have sufficient dental support, in order to prevent weak teeth from breaking, and in the correction of broken, deformed and discolored teeth.
Bridge Prostheses: In case of one or more missing teeth, it is the process of shrinking the adjacent teeth and filling the intermediate spaces by supporting them with special coatings. When tooth loss occurs for any reason, neighboring teeth begin to move towards this gap. As a result, gum problems in the adjacent teeth, bone loss due to tipping into this space, deterioration in aesthetics and changes in chewing forces occur. If this gap is not restored with an implant or bridge for a long time, this may cause problems in the adjacent teeth.
Laminate Prostheses: Laminate dentures are approximately 0.5 mm thick porcelain leaflets prepared in the style of artificial nails. These porcelain leaflets are welded only to the visible front surfaces of the teeth using the bonding resin method. Although porcelain veneers are very thin, they are welded with a special method, so they cannot be separated from the tooth. They can only be removed by cutting. Laminates are an excellent method that can provide maximum aesthetics with minimum preparation. They cannot be distinguished from natural teeth due to their light transmittance.
In what situations can it be used:
- Those who have level and color differences between their teeth
- Those who have crooked teeth but do not want to receive orthodontic treatment.
- Those who have large fillings or broken front teeth, those whose teeth are spaced apart
- Those who are not satisfied with the shape of their teeth
- Those who are not satisfied with the color of their teeth
- To correct this line in people whose laugh line is straight or inclined downwards.
- To provide an aesthetic smile by lengthening the teeth length after gingivoplasty (gum shaping) in cases of gummy smile (excessive exposure of the upper palate and gums when smiling).
Removable Prostheses
The patient can remove and wear these prostheses whenever he wants. It is mostly applied in cases where all the teeth in the mouth are lost. The use of removable prostheses is common in the elderly. Removable dentures consist of two parts, upper and lower.
Total dentures: Total dentures are an application that can be performed if there are no teeth left in your mouth. They are prostheses, also known as ‘palate prostheses’ among the public, made of acrylic, which can remain in the mouth with vacuum force by being supported by the bone tissue remaining in the lower and upper jaw.
Partial dentures: Partial dentures complete your smile by filling the gaps created by missing teeth. In addition, partial dentures not only aesthetically but also functionally help you fulfill the chewing function that cannot be performed properly due to missing teeth. It also helps you pronounce words more properly by eliminating phonetic problems in your speech. It supports the lips and cheeks by providing tissue support lost due to missing teeth, and in this way, sagging and sagging on the face can be eliminated.
A partial denture has plastic teeth that replace the missing teeth, a pink or gum-colored substructure, and a metal substructure that connects them to each other. However, the most important part is metal clasps, which allow it to hold on to the teeth.
It is applied to patients with partially missing teeth. Metal clasps provide grip by wrapping the visible surface of the tooth like an arm. Their biggest disadvantage is that they create an appearance that is difficult to accept aesthetically.
Precision retainer dentures are placed on the tooth through a crown, making them almost invisible and of course more aesthetic.
Implant Prostheses
These types of prostheses are divided into two: fixed and mobile. Fixed crowns or bridges are made with support from the implant.
Movable prostheses are made with support from implants in cases where the bones are insufficient.