A telescopic denture is used to replace several teeth in a partially edentulous jaw. It is a combination of a removable denture and telescoping double crowns that fit firmly in the mouth and anchor the denture without clasps. A telescopic denture differs in shape and extension from a complete denture (full denture) and also from … Telescopic Prosthesis
A model cast denture is a removable partial denture (partial denture, partial prosthesis), the stabilizing base of which is manufactured from a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy using the one-piece casting process. In the simple case, a model cast denture (synonyms: one-piece cast denture, cast-in denture, unitor denture) is anchored to the remaining teeth by means of cast … Model Casting Prosthesis
Denture relining – called relining for short – improves the fit, support and function of an existing denture by readjusting it to changed conditions of the surrounding soft tissues and the supporting jawbone. The oral mucosa and the jawbone it covers are subjected to constant pressure by a denture. A denture must therefore distribute this … Denture Relining
Dental prosthesis (synonym: prosthetics) has, according to the literal sense, the task to replace partially lost tooth substance or teeth. In fact, prosthetic work can be manufactured today in a wide range of variations and with the highest precision. Despite the technical possibilities, patients should nevertheless be aware that even the highest-quality prosthetics are replacements … Dentures to Replace Missing Teeth
An immediate denture (synonym: immediate prosthesis) is a definitive (final) removable partial or full denture to replace missing teeth. Immediately inserted after a surgical procedure, it requires adaptation to the altered jaw structure after wound healing. During the wound healing phase after tooth extraction (tooth removal), not only the soft tissues covering the jawbone regenerate. … Immediate Prosthesis
A post abutment is used to rebuild root canal-treated teeth whose natural crown has been severely destroyed, so that they can subsequently be restored with a crown and thus preserved. If the natural crown of a tooth is largely destroyed, there is sometimes not enough remaining tooth substance to attach an artificial crown to it. … Pin Buildups
A total prosthesis (complete denture) is a removable dental prosthesis for the restoration of one or both completely edentulous jaws. The following explanations can only be very general, as the development of total prosthetics has produced many different solutions. Indications (areas of application) All treatment concepts aim to provide the edentulous patient with esthetically pleasing … Total Prosthesis (Complete Denture)
An all-ceramic crown is a full crown made of tooth-colored, ceramic material that completely encases the remaining tooth structure of the natural tooth crown so that the crown margin is level with or below the gum line. Over many decades, full-cast crowns or veneered ceramic crowns (metal frameworks veneered with ceramic materials) have been established … All-ceramic Crowns
A gum epithesis (synonym: gum replacement) is a gum mask made of soft-tissue silicone or rubber that replaces missing gums to improve aesthetics. The epithesis is removable and needs to be replaced after about a year. A common reason for gum loss is periodontitis. This disease of the periodontium causes the gums to recede. As … Gum Replacement (Gum Epitheses)
Dental restorations made of zirconium oxide (synonym: zirconia, Zirconia, ZrO2) are ceramic workpieces with outstanding material properties in terms of their biocompatibility, stability and aesthetics. The range of applications of the material extends from conservative restorations (tooth-preserving restorations) through crowns and bridges to implant prosthetics. The advantages of zirconium oxide as a tooth replacement material … Zirconia Dentures
A bridge is a dental prosthesis supported by teeth or implants. It is used to fill one or more gaps between teeth. Natural teeth must be prepared (ground) beforehand to attach a bridge. Since the teeth intended to receive a bridge are often pre-damaged by caries (tooth decay), they are usually prepared circularly (ground all … Bridges
A bridge is a tooth-supported, fixed dental prosthesis. It consists of the bridge anchors on crowned abutment teeth and one or more pontics to replace missing teeth. If the esthetically important areas of the bridge construction are coated with tooth-colored ceramic, it is called a ceramic veneer bridge (synonyms: veneer ceramic bridge, metal ceramic bridge). … Ceramic Veneer Bridge