Even in antiquity, people learned to perform prosthetics. Long before the Nativity of Christ in Ancient Egypt, there were specialists who carried out operations to transplant the teeth of the poor to wealthy citizens. At all times, a blinding smile was an indicator of the high social status of its holder.
Dental prosthetics is a specific medical procedure. It is used in case of significant tooth defects or in cases where native teeth are almost gone. An orthopedic dentist helps to determine the specific method of prosthetics.
Fixed prostheses veneers, crowns, bridges, as well as the mentioned dental implants are designed to restore the integrity of the dentition.
But removable dentures save the situation when there are no native teeth left. Today you can forget about the “freaks” in glasses of grandparents. Modern removable dentures are made of high-quality materials; they look aesthetically pleasing and fasten securely. And they do not create problems when chewing food.
Recommendations
Implantation prosthetics are used when one or more teeth are missing (along with the root) in the oral cavity. As a rule, much depends on the skill of a specialist. It is expensive dentistry. An x-ray is needed to more accurately install the implant.
An implant is a titanium rod implanted in the jaw. In fact, it is a durable artificial tooth root, on top of which a denture is installed. On such an implant, both removable dentures and non-removable ones can be attached – a crown or a bridge.
In the future, you must remember about oral hygiene, and once every six months to undergo an examination with a doctor, refuse to eat unhealthy foods. If possible, quit smoking.
Decision
Adult dentistry, prosthetics, implantation … Everyone wants quality services, and do not to take a risk the health of their own teeth.
How not to make a mistake in choosing dentistry? To do this, you need to know in advance the following information about the medical institution:
- Is there a license for implantation and prosthetics?
- Is there an X-ray room, as well as a separate surgical room?
- Do they make implants on their own (dentistry is usually better when the clinic has its own production)?
- How high is the qualification of the orthopedic dentist? This is evidenced by various certificates and diplomas. A serious doctor seeks regular training.
- How long the clinic and the orthopedic dentists working in it have been practicing prosthetics and implantation.
- What warranty period does the clinic claim for prosthetics and implantation? Beware of unrealistically large guarantees (over 10 years). This is possible with an ideal attitude to the oral cavity and the belief that the state of your body will not change significantly during this period.
- The readiness of the clinic to inform the patient about the duration and extent of the upcoming treatment, possible contraindications, etc.
All this will help to make the right choice!