Prosthodontics

What is prosthetic treatment?

What are skeletal dentures?

Construction and advantages of skeletal dentures

• Metal skeleton: The axis of a skeletal denture is a precision-made metal skeleton that provides support for the artificial teeth. This skeleton is lightweight yet strong, making the denture stable and comfortable to wear.
• Attachments and clasps: Skeletal dentures are attached to the remaining teeth with special attachments or clasps, ensuring that they adhere securely and stably to the gums and remaining teeth.
• Aesthetics and functionality: Thanks to their precision fit, skeletal dentures are aesthetically pleasing to the patient's natural smile. They also provide full functionality, allowing normal chewing and speaking.
• Durability and comfort: Skeletal dentures are a durable prosthetic solution that offer long-term comfort. They are also easier to clean and care for than full removable dentures.

When to choose skeletal dentures?

• Have lost several teeth, but still have healthy teeth that can serve as support for the denture.
• They are looking for a comfortable and stable removable solution.
• They expect a denture that provides a natural look and optimal wearing comfort.

Prosthetic crowns at Smile Factory

Porcelain crowns on metal

• Construction and materials: Porcelain-on-metal crowns consist of a metal core that is coated with a layer of high-quality porcelain. The metal base provides structural strength and durability, while the porcelain shell offers an aesthetically pleasing, natural-looking finish.
• Application: They are ideal for posterior teeth where chewing force is greater, and the need for structural strength, is combined with aesthetic requirements.
• Advantages: These crowns are valued for their durability and ability to restore tooth function. Porcelain applied over metal perfectly mimics a natural tooth to achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

All-ceramic crowns on zirconia substructure

• Modern technology: Full-ceramic crowns on a zirconium substructure are one of the most modern solutions in prosthodontics. Zirconia is an extremely durable material, which at the same time allows for the creation of highly aesthetic and natural-looking crowns.
• Applications: Ideal for anterior teeth where aesthetics are key, but also increasingly used for posterior teeth due to their strength and durability.
• Advantages: All-ceramic crowns are prized for their exceptional appearance and high degree of biocompatibility. The zirconia substructure provides unparalleled strength and durability, while allowing for a crown that is no different in appearance from natural teeth.

Who is prosthetic treatment aimed at?

• Have lost one or more teeth.
• They want to restore the functionality of their bite, which is important for their overall health and comfort.
• They are looking for solutions to improve the aesthetics of their smile.
• They need to replace damaged teeth to prevent further health problems, such as realignment of remaining teeth, jawbone atrophy or problems with chewing and speaking.