What are dental prostheses: types, classification and photos

Prosthetics is a popular service, its goal is to replace teeth or restore their functional abilities, structure and shape.The loss of the tooth is not a verdict now, modern technologies allow making a qualitative replacement - implants or other structures.

What types of prosthesis exist

Consider the main types of dentures.Classification is carried out according to the type of construction, its purpose, scope.

What are dentures for teeth?

• Removable .Such designs are used in the case of loss of teeth completely, a significant part of the series.They are attached to the gums.For fixing, special plates are used, which are given an anatomical shape.
• Non-removable is used for the loss of several teeth or for the restoration of lost tissue.The period of application is limited, removal and installation are carried out only by a specialist;
• Implantation of .It is a complex medical procedure, conducted in several stages.
  

  Dental implant

  First the implant, pin is first installed.It is implanted in the bone tissue, which ensures the adhesion of the tissue with the pin, reliable fixation of the entire structure.Growth occurs gradually.After a certain period of time, the crown is set on the pin.

  With the application of this method, it is possible to achieve not only restoration of the aesthetic, harmonious appearance, but also the functional purpose of the series.Advantage is also the absence of discomfort in the patient.

It is easy to understand from the photo what dental prostheses and crowns are, all images are presented below.

Ceramic crowns

What types of removable prostheses exist

Removable dentures are convenient to use, guided by the rules established by the doctor.They are used mainly by older people, since they are used for significant defects.Patients can remove them if necessary.

Removable dentures, types.

• Plastic , plastic, made of acrylic, metal.Such designs are recognized by many doctors as obsolete, but they are cheap enough, convenient, so they are actively used.Elements that mimic teeth are attached to curved plates.The design is easy to use, easy to install, from the shortcomings can be called the possibility of allergic reactions.It is used for complete loss of teeth.There is a more modern alternative to this type of removable dentures.
• Complete removable prosthesis , equipped with suction cups.Using parts such as suckers reduces the risk of inconvenience to the patient during installation, prolonged wearing.
• Nylon, silicone .Installation, the method of manufacturing is similar to that used in the creation of a plastic version.The properties of the material, its flexibility and ease, allow you to leave the prosthesis during sleep, at night, it is most convenient for the patient.But when chewing it can deform, it is also possible the occurrence of injuries in the attachment points, on the edges of the row.Such prostheses are expensive enough, they can not be repaired.
• Clasp .The design consists of several parts, the basis is a metal arc.
  

  Clasp prosthesis

  With the use of such devices, several teeth can be replaced or only one( referred to as a clasp partial prosthesis), since the elements are single.They have significant advantages: when chewing the load is distributed evenly, the patient's adaptation time to the device is less than that of the rest of the prosthesis.Plastic is used for manufacturing.Bugelny partial prosthesis is installed on the supporting tooth.

• Conditionally removable prosthesis is used to replace individual teeth and attached using special elements to adjacent ones.During the manufacture of the device, an implant prosthesis can be installed.

There are varieties and non-removable devices.They are classified according to their purpose and ways of fastening.

Types of non-detachable structures

Fixed constructions are used for damage, damage to dental tissue, also to give a certain aesthetic effect, to improve flowers, shaping.

• Crowns .The most popular species is made of various materials: metal, cermets, metal plastic, etc.:
• Bridges .
  

  Bridging dentures based on zirconium oxide

  The device consists of several crowns, the artificial teeth can be used in the middle.For installation, adjacent teeth are drastically cut, crowns are attached to them.The patient quickly gets used to such an installation, it looks aesthetically pleasing, since the appearance and shape are as close as possible to the natural structure of the part of the jaw.

• Veneers are used to eliminate various cosmetic defects, developmental disorders, such as an incorrect bite.Appointment and, if necessary, correction of such deficiencies as darkening of enamel, violation of integrity, recovery from injuries, diseases.

The types of dentures and bridges in the photo are presented above.

Intended use of implants, scope of use

Implants can be either fixed or conditionally removable.It all depends on what they are used for.

Indications for use of the method:

• no single tooth in the row;
• loss of terminal chewing units;
• for bridge applications, there are not enough supports;
• is not possible to install other designs that can be removed.

In these cases, a non-removable structure is installed.It can be quite complicated when several elements are installed, on which a bridge device made with the use of metal ceramics and ceramics is subsequently fastened.

Conditionally removable implant has significant drawbacks, the design does not provide reliable fastening, since there is no end support.But this is an alternative to non-removable devices.Only the lateral fixation is provided, so the device can be removed, cleaned, washed, etc.

Removable prosthesis requires some care

What are the dentures and their price depends on what?What matters is the type of apparatus, as mentioned above, the material of manufacture, the complexity of the installation procedure.What kinds of dentures exist, and how their cost varies depending on these characteristics, only a qualified specialist will tell.Therefore, in any case, the consultation of a medical specialist in choosing a device is necessary, it will determine what indications are available, which device will cope with its functions in an optimal way, will offer a choice, if available.