Within the branch of dental prosthesis there is a branch called fixed prosthesis. This is responsible for the replacement and / or restoration of teeth with artificial substitutes that cannot be extracted or removed from the mouth.
The cover of the tooth is referred to as a crown, full covering, or cap. Additionally, they protect weakened teeth, such as endodontic teeth, and restore damaged teeth to their original appearance and chewing function (especially for teeth that have been compromised by tooth decay). An alternative type of fixed prosthesis involves the use of a dental carving before it is cemented in place on top of the natural tooth.
Using dental bridges, you can replace a missing tooth or teeth. Missing teeth are replaced by means of these procedures, filling in the gaps. Prosthetics is the procedure associated with this procedure. Missing teeth are replaced by bridge abutments, whereas bridge abutments support bridges.
There are many materials from which crowns and bridges can be made, among them porcelain stands out for being an aesthetic material for the restoration of anterior teeth, offering very natural results.
Porcelain dental crowns and bridges are classified according to their clinical composition into three main types: Feld spathic porcelain, aluminous porcelain, and zirconia porcelain.
Ceramic crowns and bridges are mainly favored for their aesthetic qualities. A key advantage of this material is its translucency properties, which perfectly imitate the characteristics of natural teeth in the anterior sector. Furthermore, porcelains are not allergenic and are compatible with the human body, meaning they are biocompatible. Recent advances in porcelain technology allow crowns and bridges entirely made of porcelain, eliminating the need for metallic material while achieving an extremely pleasing aesthetic result.
How Often Do I Need Dental Crowns And Dental Bridges?
Dental crowns and bridges may be necessary to perform them on occasions where the remaining tooth structure is little or in situations in which other dental therapies have already been performed and these have failed.
The use of dental crowns and bridges is necessary if there is too little tooth structure or if dental breakage has occurred. Further, bridges enable people who have lost their teeth to function and look good. Replacement of large composite restorations with these restorations can provide more natural-looking results. Dental crowns and bridges improve the stability and function of an occlusion. Furthermore, dental crowns are helpful in the treatment of dental stains or for cosmetic reasons if other dental treatments are not possible.
What Treatment Alternatives Are There?
There are times when the injuries are not severe enough to precede with the placement of a dental crown or bridge. In these cases we use dental inlays.
For example, inlays are a good option for restoring teeth with mild or moderate carious infection that have a small fracture, but no more serious condition. This treatment consists of filling the piece with a material specifically designed for this purpose, such as composite, resin or porcelain.
If you have more questions about these procedures or want to know the prices of dental crowns and bridges, contact us without obligation.
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