Fixed dentures

Fixed dentures for themselves explain their essence. They are fixed in the oral cavity so that the patient can not independently remove them. Yes, and it is not necessary, because they are invented precisely to compensate for the defect of the dentition with maximum comfort for the patient - I dressed and forgot! The only condition for the manufacture of such prostheses is, in fact, the presence of the root of the tooth or supporting teeth in the case of bridges.

Types of non-removable dentures

To non-removable structures in the field of dentures are:

• crowns;
• bridges;
• tabs;
• veneers and lumineers.

Crowns are made of various materials. The most modern types of crowns include cermets and all-ceramic crowns. Crowns are fixed as on partially destroyed crowns, the defects of which are initially filled with seals, and on teeth that have only roots. In such cases, the root canal is placed in the canal of the tooth, which acts as the basis for the crown. In cases of complete absence of a tooth, fixed dentures on implants are used. Each species has both advantages and disadvantages, but most importantly it helps to solve the problems of chewing functions and aesthetic defects.

Bridges are more complex structures, consisting of several crowns, one or two of which are supporting and attached to the teeth adjacent to the defect. In the middle, in place of the absent tooth is attached an artificial tooth, which is difficult to distinguish from the present. Bridged non-removable dentures have a long service life and can be repaired if necessary.

Veneers and lumineers are thin ceramic pads, most often used to eliminate aesthetic defects in the front teeth (discoloration, chipped, pathological abrasion, wide gaps, dullness or curvature of teeth ). This type of prosthesis refers to non-removable microprosthetics.

How is a fixed prosthesis made?

All varieties are produced by laboratory method. That is, this process is not one-stage. In the first visit, the doctor explains to the patient what non-removable dentures are better in a particular situation and begins preparations for prosthetics. Usually it consists in the healing of the affected and supporting teeth, the cleansing of the root canals if necessary. Further, the doctor makes impressions and sends them to the laboratory, where the dental technician makes an artificial limb.