Tooth crowns

The visible part of the tooth, which stands out of the gum and is covered with enamel, is named the tooth crown.

In cases of extensive damage of the tooth structure or after the root canal the tooth looses its strength and becomes brittle. To prevent the tooth breakage, the tooth structure needs to be covered by artificial tooth crown.

Dental bridges (Fixed dental prosthesis)

Progressive dental decay, extensive bone loss or fracture of the tooth often does not permit to preserve the remaining part of the tooth. The extraction of the tooth causes a gap in the dentition, which is traditionally treated with a fixed dental prosthesis (dental bridge). To do so, the adjacent teeth to the gap require tooth preparation to serve as retentive abutments for the dental bridge. In between an artificial tooth is placed.

Partial and Full Dentures

In general tooth loss of some or several teeth has a significant impact on the quality of life of the patient. It reduces the ability to chew food and also the aesthetic appearance and social interaction is compromised. They feel ashamed because of their missing teeth and avoid smiling.

Removable tooth restorations serve as substitute for lost natural teeth to regain function and aesthetics of the residual dentition. The term partial denture describes the replacement of a single tooth or several teeth often retained to the natural dentition. In cases, where all teeth are lost a full denture is indicated.

What are implants?

Generally, a dental implant is a surgically inserted screw type medical device to replace a missing tooth root. After healing period a tooth replacement is retained to the artificial post, which is usually made of titanium. Implant dentistry can be used to replace a single tooth, complete a shortened row of teeth, fill large gaps in the residual dentition or even retain full implant supported dentures.

Duration of treatment

The duration varies depending on the extent of the treatment. The Treatment is usually completed within three to nine months.

Single tooth missing

A single tooth implant with crown is one of the best permanent restorations. And more importantly, it does not require cutting your adjacent healthy teeth for bridging.

The single tooth implant restoration consists of three parts. Namely, the implant post, which replaces the tooth root, the abutment which will support the crown and the prosthetic crown itself. The crown is either cemented onto the abutment or held in place with a screw.

Multiple teeth missing

If multiple teeth are missing in different parts of the mouth, several single tooth implants are good replacement restorations.

If multiple teeth are missing within the same region, several missing teeth can sometimes be replaced with fewer implants because dental implants are stronger than the natural tooth roots. This solution includes having implant fixed bridges done.