Prosthodontics

Prosthodontic Services:

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1. Dental Crowns:

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Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed over damaged or weakened teeth to restore strength, function, and aesthetics. They are commonly used after root canal therapy or for fractured teeth.

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How It Works:

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1. Tooth Preparation: The dentist reshapes the damaged tooth to accommodate the crown.

2. Impression: An impression of the tooth is taken to fabricate a custom crown.

3. Temporary Crown: A temporary crown protects the tooth while the permanent one is made.

4. Permanent Placement: The custom crown is cemented onto the prepared tooth.

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Best For:

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• Severely decayed or broken teeth.

• Teeth requiring restoration after root canal therapy.

• Enhancing appearance of discolored or misshaped teeth.

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Advantages:

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• Restores strength and function.

• Provides a natural appearance.

• Protects teeth from further damage or decay. ‍

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2. Dental Bridges:

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Bridges are prosthetic devices used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth or implants.

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How It Works:

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1. Preparation: Adjacent teeth are shaped to support the bridge.

2. Impression: Dental impressions are taken to fabricate a custom bridge.

3. Temporary Bridge: A temporary bridge protects the area during fabrication.

4. Permanent Placement: The bridge is cemented onto the supporting teeth.

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Best For:

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• Replacing missing teeth.

• Maintaining facial structure and preventing teeth from shifting.

• Restoring chewing and speaking ability.

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Advantages:

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• Durable and long-lasting.

• Restores proper bite and speech.

• Maintains facial aesthetics.

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3. Dentures (Complete and Partial):

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Dentures are removable prosthetic devices that replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues, available as complete (all teeth) or partial (some teeth).

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How It Works:

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1. Impression: Molds of gums and remaining teeth are taken.

2. Model Creation: A model ensures proper fit and comfort.

3. Fabrication: Dentures are crafted to match natural teeth.

4. Fitting and Adjustment: Dentures are placed and adjusted for comfort.

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Best For:

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• Patients with multiple missing teeth or complete tooth loss.

• Improving chewing and speech.

• Enhancing facial aesthetics.

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Advantages:

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• Non-invasive and cost-effective.

• Customizable for natural look.

• Improves confidence and quality of life.

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4. Dental Implants: Overview:

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Implants are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing teeth permanently. They act as stable anchors for crowns, bridges, or dentures.

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How It Works:

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1. Consultation and Planning: Assess jawbone density and oral health.

2. Implant Placement: Titanium post is surgically inserted into the jawbone.

3. Healing (Osseointegration): Bone fuses with the implant over several months.

4. Restoration: Custom crown, bridge, or denture is attached to the implant.

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Best For:

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• Single or multiple missing teeth.

• Patients seeking a long-term, stable replacement.

• Those with adequate jawbone density.

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Advantages:

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• Permanent and stable solution.

• Preserves jawbone and prevents bone loss.

• Functions and looks like natural teeth.

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5. Porcelain Veneers:

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Veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve appearance, covering stains, chips, or minor misalignments.

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How It Works:

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1. Consultation: Determine suitability and desired aesthetic outcome.

2. Tooth Preparation: Minimal enamel is removed from the tooth surface.

3. Impression: Dental impressions are taken to fabricate custom veneers.

4. Bonding: Veneers are bonded to teeth with dental cement and cured with light.

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Best For:

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• Cosmetic improvement of discolored, chipped, or misaligned teeth.

• Patients seeking minimally invasive smile enhancement.

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Advantages:

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• Provides a natural and aesthetically pleasing look.

• Minimally invasive with little tooth alteration.

• Durable and stain-resistant.