Dental prosthesis, dental bridge, fixed prosthesis, mobile prosthesis
What are dental prostheses? I restore the lack of a tooth, I restore the loss of all teeth, Dental prosthesis, dental bridge
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Dental prostheses are artifacts used to rehabilitate the oral functions of patients who are missing one or more teeth. The principle behind their operation is based on the replacement of missing or compromised dental elements with artificially created ones.
The possibility offered by dental prostheses is to restore masticatory functionality , and to give the patient a gratifying aesthetic result that is fundamental for the physical and mental health of the same.
A well-kept and attractive set of teeth can have positive effects on one's professional and social life.
Restore a missing tooth
In case there is a need to restore the loss of a tooth . The solutions that are used in dental medicine are two:
The fixed prosthesis , or dental bridge , is formed by a crown that replaces the lost tooth and which is anchored to the adjacent teeth which are covered by two further crowns. To allow this, the teeth which act as an anchor for the bridge must be filed. This solution, in addition to functionally and aesthetically restoring the lost tooth, does not affect the maintenance of bone volume and does not prevent gingival recession.
Grafting a dental implant has no negative effect on adjacent teeth and positively affects both bone volume and gums. Once the implant is grafted and the convalescence period is over, the crown is placed on it, made to perfectly mimic the shape and surface of natural teeth.
Dental implant is a long-lasting solution, as long as good oral hygiene is maintained accompanied by regular checks by the doctor
Restore the loss of all teeth
To remedy the lack of all teeth, choose fixed prosthesis on implants or mobile total prosthesis.
Total removable prostheses
These are prostheses that restore the total loss of teeth. In addition to having an aesthetic value and partly fulfilling the chewing function, removable prostheses do not help to maintain the health of soft and bone tissues,
Total fixed prostheses - All-on-4 or All-on-6
The fixed solutions on implants are much preferable both at the individual patient level and at a strictly medical level. Today these are made with the grafting of a smaller number of implants , usually four or six, which are placed in a strategic way and thus offer optimal support for the prostheses.
This solution requires a good diagnosis and it is often necessary to proceed with preparatory treatments such as increasing bone volume or removing the remaining teeth.
If there are still some healthy teeth, a temporary dental bridge can be anchored to them which will help in the transition period between the implantation and the placement of the permanent fixed prosthesis. Otherwise, a removable prosthesis is used, so that the patient never ends up without teeth.
Types of dental prostheses, fixed dental prostheses, total and partial mobile prostheses, latest generation prostheses
The prosthesis has a demanding task, that is to replace the patient's original dentition that only mother nature has been able to give him.
For this reason, every single prosthesis is a unique and complex component that must be able to withstand mechanical forces as well as be biocompatible and meet aesthetic and phonetic requirements. Dental prostheses are divided into two broad categories, removable prostheses and fixed prostheses.
The fixed dental prosthesis
The fixed prosthesis are permanently inserted into the patient's teeth. The patient cannot remove them and for this reason they are also called immovable prostheses. Fixed prostheses can appear as crowns, bridges or veneers.
The Mobile Dental Prosthesis
Mobile prostheses are implants that the patient can remove simply and in total autonomy to clean the mouth. The classic example of a removable prosthesis is the denture . Mobile prostheses are divided into two categories: partial prostheses and total prostheses.
The total mobile prosthesis
The total removable prosthesis is used to replace an entire missing dental arch. It consists of a resin part on which the artificial teeth are housed. It joins the gums from which it is then held back by the "sucker" effect possible thanks to the suction mechanism (vacuum).
The partial mobile prosthesis
The partial removable prosthesis is used to replace a limited number of dental elements.
This is installed through hooks to stable natural teeth or artificial implants .
The prosthesis is generally formed by a metal structure called skeleton from which it takes its name.
Unlike the dentures , the skeleton is less thick and creates less bulk and more comfort for its user.
For its application, however, the presence of some dental element that can support it is essential since it is not only supported by the gums such as dentures, but also by the residual teeth.
Latest generation mobile dental prostheses
Technological advancement in recent years has made it possible to develop particularly practical and efficient mobile prostheses . Among them must certainly be included the removable nylon prostheses which have multiple advantages compared to traditional prostheses .
Firstly, the completely nylon structure avoids the presence of uncomfortable and unsightly metal hooks in the mouth for the patient. These are also particularly light, even 4 times less than a traditional acrylic resin prosthesis.