Prosthodontics,
also
known
as
dental
prosthetics
or
prosthetic
dentistry,
is
one
of
nine
dental
specialties
recognized
by
the
American
Dental
Association,
Royal
College
of
Dentists
of
Canada.
Prosthodontics
is
the
dental
specialty
pertaining
to
the
diagnosis,
treatment
planning,
rehabilitation
and
maintenance
of
the
oral
function,
comfort,
appearance
and
health
of
patients
with
clinical
conditions
associated
with
missing
or
deficient
teeth
and/or
oral
and
maxillofacial
tissues
using
biocompatible
substitutes.
The
Dentist
especilized
in
Prosthodontics
requires 4 mores years of training that the general dentist.
Prosthodontics
Traditional
methods
to
replace
a
missing
tooth
or
teeth
include
the
fabrication
of
a
bridge.
To
replace
a
missing
tooth
with
a
bridge,
at
least
one
tooth
on
either
side
of
the
space
created
by
the
missing
tooth
must
be
prepared
for
a
crown.
Then
a
false
tooth
is
joined
to
the
crowns,
and
the
entire
structure
is
cemented
to
the
prepared
teeth.
The
patient
cannot
remove
the
bridge, and special aids are available to keep it clean.
Bridges
Crowns
cover
or
"cap"
a
tooth
to
restore
the
normal
function
and
appearance
of
the
tooth.
Crowns
may
be
made
as
all
metal,
porcelain
fused
to
metal
or
all-ceramic
(porcelain).
Crowns
are indicated for teeth with very large fillings, teeth that have had a root canal, fractured teeth and misshapen and/or discolored teeth.
Crowns/Caps
Today’s
dental
implants
are
typically
made
of
titanium
and
may
be
parallel-sided
or
tapered
and
may
or
may
not
have
threads.
These
fixtures
are
placed
into
the
jawbone
and
allowed
to
heal until they are "integrated" into the bone. Dental implants may be used to replace one, many or all of a patient’s teeth.
Dental Implants
When
a
patient
no
longer
has
any
natural
teeth,
complete
dentures
are
the
traditional
method
to
restore
function
and
appearance.
Many
patients
experience
difficulty
wearing
conventional
dentures because of poor stability and decreased chewing function. The use of dental implants to improve the stability and retention of dentures is becoming quite popular.
Dentures
When
there
are
multiple
missing
teeth,
weak
anchor
teeth
or
no
posterior
teeth
to
anchor
on,
a
removable
partial
denture
is
used
to
replace
teeth.
These
restorations
typically
are
made
of
a metal framework and a plastic base with teeth. They must be removed for daily cleaning and at night.
Removable Partial Dentures
Many
products
are
now
available
for
patients
to
whiten
their
teeth.
These
products
include
commercially
available
strips,
custom
fabricated
trays
with
a
beaching
gel
or
bleaching
in
a
dental office using UV light or laser as the catalyst.
Teeth Whitening
Porcelain
veneers
are
used
to
modify
the
shape
and
color
of
teeth.
Veneers
are
thin
shells
of
porcelain
that
are
etched
and
then
bonded
to
the
enamel
of
the
teeth.
Tooth
preparation
is
necessary to avoid over bulking of the tooth, but it is limited to the enamel and usually involves only a few surfaces of the tooth.
Veneers
Prosthodontics,
also
known
as
dental
prosthetics
or
prosthetic
dentistry,
is
one
of
nine
dental
specialties
recognized
by
the
American
Dental
Association,
Royal
College
of
Dentists
of
Canada.
Prosthodontics
is
the
dental
specialty
pertaining
to
the
diagnosis,
treatment
planning,
rehabilitation
and
maintenance
of
the
oral
function,
comfort,
appearance
and
health
of
patients
with
clinical
conditions
associated
with
missing
or
deficient
teeth
and/or
oral
and
maxillofacial
tissues
using
biocompatible
substitutes.
The
Dentist
especilized
in
Prosthodontics
requires 4 mores years of training that the general dentist.
Prosthodontics
Traditional
methods
to
replace
a
missing
tooth
or
teeth
include
the
fabrication
of
a
bridge.
To
replace
a
missing
tooth
with
a
bridge,
at
least
one
tooth
on
either
side
of
the
space
created
by
the
missing
tooth
must
be
prepared
for
a
crown.
Then
a
false
tooth
is
joined
to
the
crowns,
and
the
entire
structure
is
cemented
to
the
prepared
teeth.
The
patient
cannot
remove
the
bridge, and special aids are available to keep it clean.
Bridges
Crowns
cover
or
"cap"
a
tooth
to
restore
the
normal
function
and
appearance
of
the
tooth.
Crowns
may
be
made
as
all
metal,
porcelain
fused
to
metal
or
all-ceramic
(porcelain).
Crowns
are indicated for teeth with very large fillings, teeth that have had a root canal, fractured teeth and misshapen and/or discolored teeth.
Crowns/Caps
Today’s
dental
implants
are
typically
made
of
titanium
and
may
be
parallel-sided
or
tapered
and
may
or
may
not
have
threads.
These
fixtures
are
placed
into
the
jawbone
and
allowed
to
heal until they are "integrated" into the bone. Dental implants may be used to replace one, many or all of a patient’s teeth.
Dental Implants
When
a
patient
no
longer
has
any
natural
teeth,
complete
dentures
are
the
traditional
method
to
restore
function
and
appearance.
Many
patients
experience
difficulty
wearing
conventional
dentures because of poor stability and decreased chewing function. The use of dental implants to improve the stability and retention of dentures is becoming quite popular.
Dentures
When
there
are
multiple
missing
teeth,
weak
anchor
teeth
or
no
posterior
teeth
to
anchor
on,
a
removable
partial
denture
is
used
to
replace
teeth.
These
restorations
typically
are
made
of
a metal framework and a plastic base with teeth. They must be removed for daily cleaning and at night.
Removable Partial Dentures
Many
products
are
now
available
for
patients
to
whiten
their
teeth.
These
products
include
commercially
available
strips,
custom
fabricated
trays
with
a
beaching
gel
or
bleaching
in
a
dental office using UV light or laser as the catalyst.
Teeth Whitening
Porcelain
veneers
are
used
to
modify
the
shape
and
color
of
teeth.
Veneers
are
thin
shells
of
porcelain
that
are
etched
and
then
bonded
to
the
enamel
of
the
teeth.
Tooth
preparation
is
necessary to avoid over bulking of the tooth, but it is limited to the enamel and usually involves only a few surfaces of the tooth.
Veneers
