Useful information
Prosthodontics
Dentists in the field of prosthodontics (prosthodontists) provide multidisciplinary levels of care, including the correction of failed treatments that negatively effect the oral cavity and aesthetics. They also provide advanced dental care for complex anatomical features of teeth, gums and supporting bone structure.
Using some state-of-the-art procedures, the prosthodontist is often regarded as an “architect” of a restorative dental treatment plan. Mainly for partially or completely edentulous (toothless) patients, prosthodontist is the key planner of treatment. Prosthodontic treatments are designed to produce a balance between functionality, perdurability and aesthetics.
Prosthodontic treatments include:
- Fixed Partial Dentures
- Metal, Metal Ceramik (Porcelain), Metal Resin, Metal – free Ceramic (Porcelain/Crowns)
- Dental Bridges (Prostodontic restorations)
- Dental Veneers (Sheels)
- Removable Partial Dentures (For partially-edentulous people)
- Removable Complete Dentures (For edentulous people)
Fixed Partial Dentures (for partially-edentulous people)
The tooth is covered by metal crown which can be made of gold, Ni free metal or other substances. Metal coup is poured on the ground tooth which is then covered with tooth coloured ceramics. This ceramics completely obscures and makes the look more aesthetic. Producing this metal cap from any precious metal complies with the strictest standards of biocompatibility and aesthetics. These crowns are stable and long-lasting; the ceramic crown cover is colour-fast and offers high aesthetic value.
Metal-free ceramic crown
Should the ground tooth not be given the metal cup but is completely made of ceramics, then it is referred to as metal-free or all ceramic crown. As no metal is present and ceramics itself is highly permeable to light, it conforms to high aesthetic standards. Today, this is the most perfect, biocompatible and aesthetic prosthesis.
Bridges
Depending on the placing of remaining teeth, dentists have various possibilities to eliminate spaces. Bridges represent dental prostheses which fix the replacing dentures to the adjacent remaining ones. Crowns with a ceramic cover always have a metal base called metal structure. It can be made from precious metals (being the most perfect) or non-precious metals. The ceramic cover sits on the metal base making it look aesthetically pleasing. The metal structure gives the crown its stability and long life.
Dental Ceramic Veneers
A thin ceramic shell causing the least damage to the teeth is primarily used in the case of front teeth. It is completely free of metals, long lasting and in these days the most aesthetic prosthesis. It can be successfully applied on discoloured teeth.
Removable Partial Dentures (combined metal plate prostheses)
In the event of the significant absence of molars, a combination of fixed and removable prostheses is applied. Front teeth are supplied with a crown on which the special precision retainers (Ceka, ot-cap, preci...) are placed to accommodate the removable metal plate with the dentures. The attachment of the removable part is not visible from the outside which is beneficial to the patient.
Removable Complete Dentures (prostheses)
They are prepared when there are no teeth in the jaw bone. The valve effect of the mucous membrane, the capillary pressure, the biting pressure and gravity are used for fixing. It is generally made from plastic and it consists of base plate, artificial gingival and artificial teeth.