What is Dental Prosthesis?
Prosthesis is the process of replacing teeth that have been lost due to various reasons such as decay, gum disease, etc., in the mouth with compatible materials to restore both aesthetic and chewing functions. Additionally, prosthetics can also be done purely for aesthetic purposes without any tooth loss.
How Do Tooth Losses Occur?
In general, tooth loss can occur when decay and gum diseases are left untreated. Additionally, accidents can also lead to tooth loss. Therefore, prosthetics that fulfill both functional and aesthetic needs should be made to replace lost teeth.
What is the Purpose of Dental Prosthesis?
In prosthetics, efforts are made to restore the lost functions of the patient, improve speech affected by the loss, and enhance aesthetic appearance. These applications not only significantly improve oral health but also provide psychological support to individuals who have to live with missing or damaged teeth in society. Individuals with aesthetic problems in their teeth may experience impairment in functions like speech and smiling, affecting not only functional aspects but also undermining self-confidence. It is a fact that various prosthetics contribute to raising the quality of life for these individuals.
Types of Prosthetics
- Fixed Prosthetics (adhesive prosthetics similar to crowns and bridges)
- Removable Prosthetics (total or partial prosthetics)
- Implant-Supported Prosthetics (fixed or removable)
- Single Crowns
- Total Prosthetics
- Partial Prosthetics
- Precision Attachment Prosthetics
Fixed Prosthetics
What is a Crown?
It is a method of restoring teeth that have been damaged or lost due to excessive decay or fracture.
Bridge Prosthesis
What is it?
If there is one or more missing teeth and there are healthy teeth on both sides of the missing area, a restoration is done by utilizing support from the teeth on both sides to replace the missing teeth.