A beautiful smile is the result of proper oral care and regular check-ups at the dentist. However, teeth are not always saved. Even if you had to remove a molar or incisor, the problem can be solved. Dentistry offers various types of prosthetics, characterized by durability, ease of maintenance and prices.
Why get a prosthesis?
When removing the incisor, no one even thinks about leaving everything as it is. The absence of a front tooth is not aesthetically pleasing. In addition, there are serious problems with speech. Without a tooth, a person begins to lisp. But with the removal of molars, difficulties may arise. Not everyone is in a hurry to install a prosthesis in its place. What for? After all, the problem is not noticeable to others. And the absence of a tooth does not affect speech in any way.
If a tooth has been extracted, prosthetics must be performed! The types of prostheses can be chosen inexpensively, so you should not be afraid of large financial costs. But the absence of a tooth will sooner or later lead to he alth problems. Danger is primarily exposed to the gastrointestinal tract. If the food is not chewed completely, the stomach experiences increasedload, there is a risk of developing gastritis and peptic ulcer.
Besides this, in the absence of even one tooth, over time, the jaw begins to deform, the face becomes asymmetrical. Therefore, immediately after the removal of the molar, it is worth discussing with the dentist which types of prosthetics are best to choose in a particular case.
Removable Prosthetics
If we consider all types of prosthetics, then this option is the least preferred. Many immediately imagine false teeth, which are stored at night in a container with a special liquid. In fact, removable dentures can be made on one or more teeth. First of all, they perform an aesthetic function. If one incisor is removed, a removable prosthesis, the so-called "butterfly", will be made by the dentist for the duration of the gum tightening. A complete tooth cannot be replaced in this way. The materials used for such prostheses are short-lived.
If a large number of teeth are missing, lamellar types of prosthetics can be used. These are the same "false jaws" known to many. This is the least expensive way to restore the dentition. Such prostheses are made of high quality materials and do not fall out when using special fixing creams.
Fixed dentures
The most popular among most people are precisely these types of dental prosthetics. Reviews of experts show that recently there are a huge number of techniques that allow you to restore the dentition withthe slightest loss to he alth. At the same time, molars substitutes fully perform the functions of chewing and do not differ from the original outwardly.
Plus is that fixed dentures are installed for a long period. After a simple surgical intervention, the patient can lead a full life for more than 10 years. You will only have to visit the dentist once every six months for the next examination. Fixed dentures can be installed on the gum, and on a pulpless tooth with defects.
Cup dentures
Different types of dental prosthetics are offered in the capital. Moscow is a city where people with different incomes live. However, not everyone can afford expensive dental services. Dentures on special arched structures (clasp) are an excellent option for those who want to restore the dentition at minimal cost. Artificial teeth are attached to a special metal frame, allowing you to fully replace the lost molars.
Bugel can be classified as removable prosthetics. The advantage is that tooth replacements are more securely attached. Types of prosthetics with special clasps (hooks that cling to he althy teeth) are popular. However, there are also disadvantages. Wearers of a wide smile may notice clasps.
Reviews show that clasp types of prosthetics are becoming increasingly popular. Photos of the results of the work of dental clinics speak for themselves. When smiling, it is almost impossible to distinguishdentures from he althy teeth.
Metal ceramics
If the tooth has deteriorated or had to be removed altogether, most specialists will offer various options for restoring the dentition. What type of dentures is best? Those who want to get a durable result should pay attention to ceramic-metal structures. These are prostheses that are made by the method of spraying ceramics onto a metal case. Artificial teeth are virtually indistinguishable from real ones. Moreover, they will be strong enough and will be able to perform the function of chewing.
Modern dental cermet is an excellent hypoallergenic material that does not harm the body. The only downside is that the material oxidizes over time, and the color of the teeth may change. Many complain about the appearance of a dark rim at the base of the gums a few years after the installation of the prosthesis. There will be no trouble if all-ceramics are used for the teeth that are visible when smiling. This is a more expensive material, which is of high quality.
Despite their durability, metal-ceramic crowns require replacement 10-12 years after installation. Those who seek to install prostheses for the rest of their lives are mistaken. Over time, structures lose their strength, become loose.
Microprosthetics
Any qualified dentist will do anything to save a damaged tooth, not extract it. Microscopic prosthetics are being adopted. Types (which one is better, it is difficult to judge) of such restoration of the dentition are different. It all depends on the degree of damage to the molars or incisors. If the tooth is damaged from the outside, special tabs are used. In the event that there are defects in the incisor in the smile zone, veneers are used.
The work uses porcelain or composite plates, which are attached to the tooth with a special heavy-duty fixing material. In work, internal overlays are used quite rarely, since not everyone seeks to hide tooth defects that are invisible to others. But veneers are very popular. Unfortunately, such prosthetics has its contraindications. Veneers are not suitable for people with malocclusion, as well as if the teeth are sufficiently destroyed. In this case, metal-ceramic crowns will be offered.
Bridges
Inexpensive and quickly restore the beauty of a smile allows dental bridges. Types (which prosthesis is suitable in a particular case) will be described by the dentist at the first consultation. A bridge can be made on one or more teeth. The least expensive are soldered prostheses, which are made from single stamped crowns. Such prosthetics are currently used only in public clinics. Private institutions refuse brazed crowns due to the fragility of the design.
Most cast bridges are more preferred. There is absolutely no error inmanufacturing, if the measurements are performed correctly by the dentist. As a result, the patient receives a prosthesis that fits perfectly under the bite. Most often, a high-quality cob alt-chromium alloy is used for manufacturing, which can last at least 10 years. At the request of the patient, ceramic-coated bridges can be made.
Removable prosthetics
An inexpensive way to restore the beauty of a smile is conditionally removable prosthetics. Types of prostheses (reviews about them can be heard mostly positive) from this group are different. More preferable is the option that involves fastening to the abutment teeth with special metal paws. Artificial teeth sit securely in the jaw. Along with this, they can be easily removed by the dentist if necessary.
Removable dentures can be made from various materials. It can be cermet or metal-plastic. Available with and without gum mask. The cost of certain types of conditionally removable prostheses also differs significantly.
Dental implants
Restoration of teeth with the help of implants is the most durable option for restoring the he alth of the oral cavity and the beauty of a smile. The technology involves the implantation of special hypoallergenic metal pins into the gum, on which the crown is subsequently attached. The advantage is that such a design is installed once in a lifetime. Periodically, only the prostheses themselves (crowns, attachedpin).
Tooth implantation is performed in several stages. After installing the pin, a period of restoration of the damaged gum follows. A temporary crown can be placed, which performs purely aesthetic functions. Only after 2-3 months, when the gum is completely restored, a permanent crown made of ceramics or metal-ceramics is put on the pin.
A huge disadvantage of dental implantation is the cost of the service. On average, for the entire procedure, you will have to pay from 20 to 50 thousand rubles (the price of one implant).
With the help of implantation, you can completely restore lost teeth. In this case, you will have to install only 4 implants in the upper and lower jaw. Artificial titanium roots will be fitted with high quality bridge structures.
Which type of prosthetics to choose?
If we talk about the complete absence of a tooth, of course, the most preferred option would be implantation. The procedure allows you to completely replace the lost molar or incisor without affecting the adjacent teeth. After all, bridges, for example, require the removal of the pulp in the supporting molars. Without a blood supply, teeth gradually decay. The disadvantage of implantation is the high price. Not everyone can afford to pay even 30 thousand rubles to install one design.
Removable dentures are considered the least durable. Specialists use this option for temporary restoration of the dentition. Such constructions cannot be used for a long time.
Bridges are a good option for those who want to restore the dentition with minimal financial costs. However, you should be prepared for the fact that after 10-15 years the prosthesis will have to be replaced.
How to care for "artificial" teeth?
Prostheses, like natural teeth, need proper care. Neglect of simple hygiene rules leads to a decrease in the service life of installed structures. Artificial teeth, which are securely fixed in the oral cavity, can be cleaned using ordinary toothpaste. The material under the influence of alkali and fluorine does not deteriorate, does not oxidize.
Removable dentures require special attention. Once a day, the structure must be removed from the oral cavity and treated with a special antiseptic solution purchased at a pharmacy.
Prosthetics in Moscow
Almost every dental clinic offers prosthetics. Types, which prosthesis to choose in a particular case, how much the procedure will cost - all this information can be clarified at the first consultation.
The most popular clinics in the capital, according to reviews, include:
- Doctor Levin Private Dentistry Center.
- Vladimir Novikov's private dentistry center.
- Professional dental clinic on Arbat.
- Dental Jaz Dental Center.
- Dentistry "Ladent".
