Dental Prosthesis
What is Dental Prosthesis?
Dental prosthesis is an artificial dental structure used to replace missing teeth or correct the function and aesthetics of teeth. Dental prostheses fill the gaps in the mouth, helping to restore dental function and chewing ability while providing an aesthetic appearance.
Dental prostheses can be applied as complete or partial:
Complete Dental Prostheses: Used when all teeth are missing. It replaces all the missing teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.
Partial Dental Prostheses: Used when some teeth are missing. It fills the gaps where teeth are missing and is supported by the remaining natural teeth.
Dental prostheses can be made to match the natural tooth color or custom-made to match the patient’s tooth structure and shade. They are placed in the mouth to harmonize with the natural teeth and should be regularly checked by the dentist. Dental prostheses improve the aesthetic and functional issues caused by missing teeth, enhancing the overall quality of daily life.
Why is Dental Prosthesis performed?
Replacement of Missing Teeth: Dental prostheses provide a solution for replacing missing teeth in the mouth. Gaps left by missing teeth can affect functions such as chewing and speaking. Prostheses fill these gaps and restore dental functions.
Improvement of Chewing Ability: Tooth loss can negatively impact the ability to chew food and make eating habits challenging. Dental prostheses are artificial dental structures that replace missing teeth, improving chewing function and facilitating eating.
Enhancement of Aesthetic Appearance: Missing teeth or aesthetic issues with teeth can affect a person’s confidence and self-esteem. Dental prostheses improve the aesthetic appearance of teeth, boosting the individual’s confidence in their smile.
Supporting Facial Features: In cases of missing teeth, facial features can begin to sag, leading to an aged appearance. Dental prostheses support facial features, providing a more youthful and vibrant look.
Achieving Balance and Alignment of Teeth: Tooth loss can cause changes in the position of teeth and disrupt the alignment of the jaw structure. Dental prostheses restore balance and alignment to maintain the integrity of the jaw structure.
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What are the types of Dental Prosthesis?
Full Dentures: Used when all teeth are missing. They replace all missing teeth in either the upper or lower jaw. These dentures completely fill the gaps left by missing teeth, restoring chewing, speaking, and aesthetic functions in the mouth.
Partial Dentures: Used when some teeth are missing. They fill the gaps created by missing teeth and are designed to provide support from other remaining teeth. Partial dentures are custom-made to blend with the natural teeth, creating an aesthetic appearance in the mouth.
Fixed Dentures: Fixed dentures are prostheses that are permanently attached to the teeth by a dentist and cannot be removed by the patient. They include porcelain crowns, bridges, and implant-supported crowns.
Removable Dentures: Removable dentures are prostheses that can be taken out by the patient. Both full dentures and partial dentures can be designed as removable prostheses.
Implant-Supported Dentures: These are dentures that are secured in place using dental implants. Implants are integrated into the jawbone, providing a stable foundation for the denture. Implant-supported dentures offer a fixed and reliable solution.
Removable Complete Dentures: Specifically used when all teeth are missing. Removable full dentures are designed for both the upper and lower jaw, and they are securely fixed in the mouth in an appropriate manner.
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