Prosthetic Dental Treatment

• Such losses can cause chewing, aesthetic, and speech problems.

Chewing Problems; These can lead to joint, muscle, and stomach issues, which are related to digestive diseases.

Aesthetic Problems; The priority should be restoring the person’s natural appearance. Aesthetic losses can affect a person’s psychology and social life.

Speech Problems:Lisping and stammering caused by psychological trauma may occur. Speech therapy and dental restoration can address these issues.

It can be resolved by compensation for tooth loss and speech therapies performed by the physician.

In cases involving significant functional loss, which involves multiple fields like pedagogy and phonation, a long treatment process is necessary.

Prosthetic Types:

1.Fixed Prosthesis: A type of prosthetic dental treatment for missing teeth that are supported by neighboring teeth or implants and cannot be removed without a dentist’s help.

Material selection depends on the position and aesthetic importance of the missing tooth, and the dentist may offer alternatives.

• Metal-supported porcelain
• Zirconium-supported porcelain
• E*MAX
• Glass ceramic
• Feldspathic
• Lithium disilicate
• Laminate (the enamel is reduced, referred to as the “false nail” tooth)
• Lumineer (no tooth tissue is removed, treatment limitations exist)

2.Removable Prosthesis:

This is a removable type of prosthesis used in cases of complete or partial tooth loss.

• Complete toothlessness is referred to as a full denture (full palate).
• These dentures are supported by implants in patients with long-term tooth, bone, or gum loss to improve retention.
• Partial toothlessness is treated with a partial prosthesis.

Types:

1. Classic partial prosthesis with clasps (hooked prosthesis)

2.Deflex: Single-piece transparent-retained prosthesis

3.Precision-retained prosthesis (snap-on or sliding): This is a partial prosthesis supported by fixed prostheses. It is the closest to ideal retention in removable prostheses.

The healthy condition of the supporting teeth is crucial for the longevity of this prosthesis.

Treatment is initiated based on the dentist’s decision after an X-ray and oral examination.