Prosthodontics is the specialty of dentistry that restores the function and aesthetics of the mouth after the loss of one or more teeth.
Dental prostheses can be fixed or removable and can be supported by teeth or implants. The different combinations between the type of prosthesis (fixed or removable) and the support (teeth or implants) create many options to replace missing teeth.
At our dental clinic in Terrassa, we use CAD/CAM technology to manufacture new dental prostheses. This is an exclusive system that allows us to create 3D replicas of teeth through digital software.
What are the advantages? The process is much more comfortable for the patient, as the mouth is digitally scanned to take the necessary measurements. In addition, the design precision is much greater and the manufacturing process is much faster. Therefore, we achieve:
As experts in periodontics in Terrassa, we have carried out numerous periodontal disease treatments over the years. Depending on each patient’s conditions, the treatment may consist of several stages:
This is the solution for the loss of a single tooth.
This is the restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth.
This is the dental prosthesis that restores the entire dentition.
Fixed prostheses on teeth can be partial (covering only part of a tooth), individual crowns (covering the tooth completely), or bridges (covering several teeth).
If we place a bridge, it is necessary to prepare the teeth adjacent to the missing one, as they will serve as pillars. This is the main disadvantage of bridges, since healthy teeth may need to be treated and reshaped.
Fixed prostheses can be designed for a single tooth, to replace several teeth, or even all the teeth in an arch, that is, in the upper or lower jaw.
Their comfort, aesthetics, and functionality are very similar to those of natural teeth.
Implant-supported prosthesis
Dentadura fija sobre implantes
Prótesis sobre implantes
Whenever your specific circumstances allow it, it is better to choose fixed prostheses. Removable prostheses have mobility, which negatively affects the health of your teeth, gums, and bone.
In addition, they may cause some discomfort and require adjustments due to misfits that may occur.
For these reasons, and thanks to advances in the dental sector, removable prostheses are somewhat less commonly used today, although they are a good solution for cases in which the patient’s dental and bone conditions do not allow the use of fixed prostheses. Fixed implant-supported dental prostheses are the best solution to replace missing teeth.
The dental prostheses that replace your missing teeth are custom-made, meaning they are created exclusively for you, thus guaranteeing the effectiveness of the treatment.
Laboratory technicians or dental technicians will manufacture the prostheses following our guidelines to ensure proper function and aesthetics in the final result.
Currently, CAD/CAM techniques allow dentists to create fully digitalized protocols that greatly streamline the manufacturing of prostheses, shortening the duration of treatment.
CAD/CAM stands for “computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing.” This technology has been used in dental laboratories since the 1980s.
Currently, the industry is creating systems for both the design and manufacturing of prostheses within the same clinic. This reduces treatment costs and duration, resulting in greater patient satisfaction.
Regardless of the type of prosthesis, all patients need a period of adjustment and adaptation. With removable prostheses, it is necessary to learn how to put them in, remove them, and clean them properly.
In addition, some pressure areas may cause small ulcers or sores. It is important that you visit the clinic as soon as possible. We will help you adapt more easily.
Over time, or due to traumatic or excessive use, prostheses may become loose. You may feel that they move slightly. Do not worry. Visit us, and we will tighten them again and ensure that you are using them properly.
