Prosthetic dental treatment includes the treatment applied after tooth damage and tooth loss due to various reasons. Cavity teeth can cause difficulties in speaking and eating. It is possible to choose among prosthetic dental treatment methods by offering many alternatives at the point of improving the standards of the person . The main purpose of this treatment is to improve tooth loss. As a result, the self-confidence of the patient is also improved with oral aesthetics.
To Whom Prosthetic Dentistry Treatment is Applied?
Tooth loss that occurs after trauma or improper dental cleaning puts the person in a difficult situation psychologically and physically after a while. At the point of providing good personal care, besides correct dental care, existing problems should also be improved. People who will be treated with prosthetic teeth are as follows:
- Patients who are late for treatment by ignoring dental care are included in prosthetic dental treatments.
- Patients who have problems with dental functions and aesthetics of the oral region are suitable for prosthetic dental treatments.
- People who have lost their speech and chewing function are included in this treatment.
What are the Advantages of Prosthetic Dentistry?
Prosthetic dental treatments are created using various prostheses. At this stage, paying attention to which material the preferred prosthesis is made of is the most basic element that determines its durability. The advantages of prosthetic dental treatment are as follows:
- All-ceramic restoration studies can be applied to the patient.
- Traditional treatments are ignored and improvements are aimed with high technology.
- Sometimes the process can be completed in a single session.
- A permanent treatment is aimed, not a temporary one.
- The materials do not contain metal. After the application, there is no metal taste in the mouth of the person.
- Durable and aesthetically advantageous applications are put forward in prosthetic dental treatment methods.
What is CEREC Reconstruction?
In the prosthetic dental treatment methods, the deterioration of the teeth of the people is tried to be improved with various prosthesis applications. At this stage, information about CEREC Reconstruction, also called computer modeling of prostheses, is as follows:
- Personalized measurements are created with a three-dimensional computer simulation program.
- The patient is viewed with an intraoral camera and access to automatic measurements is provided. Accordingly, the missing part of the tooth is determined and improvement is carried out in the digital environment. The processes that can be followed with the help of the monitor are finalized with the approval of the patient.
- Since CEREC technology is suitable for use in the office environment, the patient and the doctor have the comfort of following the simultaneous procedures.
- This computer-aided application can also calculate the dimensions of the materials that should be used during the process.
Types of Prosthesis
We can group dental prostheses as fixed, removable and full dentures.
What are Fixed Prostheses?
Prostheses are basically classified based on various qualities. Information about fixed prostheses, which are among them, is as follows:
- It is known as a non-removable prosthesis. It is fixed, the patient does not deal with operations such as removing and putting on.
- Dentures, which are frequently preferred for various applications such as providing tooth fullness, increasing bite quality, tooth restorations, filling formation stages, improving tooth appearance, prevent tooth wear at the maximum level.
- Sintered metals, which have similar properties to natural tooth enamel, are the best known example for fixed dentures.
- Metal and ceramic prostheses are preferred for crown and bridge treatments. It is often preferred for long-term use. Average lifetime varies between 10 and 12 years.
What are Removable Dentures?
Unlike fixed prostheses, there are also prosthesis types that can be fitted to the needs of the patient. Although it does not offer comfort compared to fixed prosthesis, the use of this type of prosthesis is also common. Information about the removable prosthesis is as follows:
- Clasp can also be called prostheses. It is aimed to improve the patient’s teeth by placing it on the lower teeth with clips.
- It is a method that offers advantages to people in terms of cost.
- It is among the recommended methods for the treatment of periodontal diseases.
- Removable dentures are used for a durable, strong and compact appearance.
- It does not need to be removed while sleeping or during meals.
- It gives people self-confidence with the aesthetics it offers at a high rate.
- It has a healing effect by repairing tooth damage at the maximum rate. It helps in the prevention of gum diseases.
- Missing teeth are completed and an aesthetic smile is provided.
What is a Full Denture?
Full dentures are preferred for more serious dental problems compared to fixed and removable prosthesis methods. Information about full prosthesis is as follows:
- Tooth loss is the preferred method for a large proportion of tooth defect.
- It has a healing effect for all kinds of dental problems.
- In prosthetic dental treatment methods, the patient is diagnosed correctly and the treatment he/she needs is applied.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get used to prostheses?
Getting used to prostheses is a process that takes some time. Even in very well-made prostheses, this situation varies from person to person. In this process, patients should take small bites into their mouths and chew the food slowly without opening their lips. In the beginning, it is beneficial for them to chew on both sides by placing the bite on both sides of their mouths. It is recommended to eat soft foods in the first days of wearing the prosthesis. If the prosthesis has impacted areas, these areas will be corrected by the physician.
Eating normal and comfortable meals in total dentures generally requires 4-6 weeks. Patients should spend this time taking into account the recommendations of their physicians, and most importantly, they should be "decisive" about using their prosthesis. They should not give up and remove the prosthesis immediately. This is especially true for patients with old prostheses. Because if they take out the new ones and put on their old dentures at the slightest hit, it may take a long time for them to get used to their new dentures.
Should I use my dentures for 24 hours?
In the first days, patients should use the prosthesis continuously so that they can get used to their prosthesis as soon as possible. But after getting used to it, it is recommended to take them out at night and wrap them in a wet paper towel. This allows the soft tissues to rest. In special cases where dentures cannot be removed at night, it is recommended that patients take their dentures to rest when they are alone.
Can I use prostheses for life?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to use prostheses for a lifetime. Although it is said that some procedures should be applied to prostheses every five years under normal conditions; Of course, this period varies according to the patient. The reason why prostheses cannot be used for life is the changes that will occur in living tissues. Over the years, the compatibility of the prosthesis with the tissues naturally deteriorates. Prostheses become abundant, they begin to fall off over time, and it becomes more and more difficult to eat with them. This has nothing to do with prostheses. It is completely formed as a result of changes in living tissues. In this case, it is necessary to fill the dentures, replace the base material that has lost its harmony, or make a new prosthesis. Your dentist will make the decision on this matter.
Will I be able to speak normally as usual with the prosthesis in my mouth?
Prostheses can cause changes in the oral environment, such as difficulties in the pronunciation of some sounds. In this case, reading aloud and in front of the mirror should be practiced and words that cannot be pronounced correctly should be repeated and tried to be normalized.
