| Prosthodontic dentistry pertains to the planning, | | | | Denture framework may be made of metal, resin or a |
| diagnosis, treatment, maintenance and rehabilitation of | | | | composite of both. They are framed after the gums |
| patients with missing teeth or tissues using | | | | heal completely following extraction of all the teeth. |
| biocompatible replacements. | | | | Partial dentures are used to support the natural teeth. |
| In such cases, dental function is restored through | | | | They usually consist of substitute teeth attached to a |
| crowns, fixed bridges, complete and partial dentures | | | | gum colored or pink base, connected by precision |
| and implant supported dentures. Prosthodontic dentistry | | | | attachments or metal clasps to hold the denture in |
| has several benefits. It improves your smile, allows you | | | | place. Precision attachments are more aesthetic in |
| to chew food properly, enhances your speech, | | | | appearance compared to metal clasps and are nearly |
| supports your cheeks and lips, preventing a sagging | | | | hidden. |
| face and prevents tissue damage. | | | | Crowns And Veneers |
| It also cuts the risk of periodontal disease, tooth decay | | | | Crowns are placed when a substantial amount of |
| and prevents the drifting of existing teeth into the | | | | tooth structure is lost and when fillers compromise |
| surrounding space of missing teeth. | | | | strength, aesthetics or the integrity of tooth. They |
| Dental Substitutes | | | | usually cover the top portion of the tooth, going down |
| Dentures and crowns are the two most common | | | | its sides, holding them together, preventing further tooth |
| replacements used in Prosthodontic dentistry. Dentures | | | | damage. |
| replace missing tooth tissues surrounding it and are | | | | Crowns provide the same strength to a tooth as |
| easily removable. They are divided into two main | | | | veneer. However, the while crowns cover the entire |
| types - partial dentures and complete dentures. | | | | teeth, veneer's cover only the front portion. Both are |
| Complete dentures are used when the entire teeth is | | | | strong, durable and last for a lifetime. |
| absent. They can either be immediate or conventional. | | | | |