Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics and Maxillo Facial Prosthetics

Prosthodontics and maxillo-facial prosthetics are essential branches of dentistry that focus on restoring oral function, aesthetics, and overall quality of life for individuals with missing or damaged teeth and facial structures. Prosthodontics involves the design and placement of crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental
implants, ensuring patients regain proper chewing ability, speech, and confidence. It plays a crucial role in preventing further oral health issues by maintaining bite alignment and preserving the integrity of the remaining teeth.

Maxillo-facial prosthetics, a subspecialty of prosthodontics, extends beyond traditional tooth replacement by rehabilitating patients with facial defects caused by congenital conditions, trauma, or cancer surgery. This includes the creation of custom-made prosthetic devices such as artificial eyes, ears, noses, and palatal obturators, helping patients restore both appearance and essential functions like speech and swallowing. 
These advanced prosthetic solutions significantly improve the psychological and social well-being of individuals by offering them a chance to lead a normal life. By combining aesthetics, function, and advanced dental technology, prosthodontics and maxillo-facial prosthetics contribute immensely to comprehensive dental care and patient rehabilitation

Treatments.

Ceramic Crown: 

A ceramic crown is a dental restoration made from ceramic material, typically porcelain. It's used to cover a damaged or decayed tooth, restoring its shape, size, and strength while also providing a natural-looking appearance. Ceramic crowns are often preferred for their aesthetic qualities because they resemble the natural color of teeth.

Dental Bridge: 

A dental bridge serves to restore one or more missing teeth. It involves creating a false tooth (pontic) that is anchored in place by dental crowns on the adjacent teeth (abutments). Bridges help restore function and improve the appearance of the smile, preventing the remaining teeth. from shifting out of place..

Removable Partial Dentures:

These are prosthetic devices used to replace missing teeth, typically when some natural teeth remain.A removable partial denture features artificial teeth attached to a metal or acrylic base. The partial denture can be removed for cleaning and maintenance, offering a flexible and non-permanent solution to tooth loss.

OVERDENTURES 

An overdenture is a removable dental prosthesis used to replace missing natural teeth, particularly in edentulous patients. It derives support from one or more abutment teeth, which may be reduced in height and enclosed beneath its impression surface. Overdentures can rest on natural teeth, tooth roots, or dental implants. Beyond their aesthetic benefits, they help restore functionality that patients may have lacked for years.