There are several types of dentures, but they are generally divided into two broad categories: The Fixed Dental Prosthesis and the Removable Dental Prosthesis.
The purpose of a fixed prosthesis is to replace a damaged or broken part of a tooth or even a missing tooth permanently. It then behaves like your natural tooth. It is aan ideal solution for restoring your smile or even making it more beautiful. It will also help you chew your food. It can be made up:
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Replaces one or more teeth by resting on the neighbouring teeth (one or two on each side).
It camouflages spots, discolourations and any irregular shape. Their main purpose is aesthetic.
L'Single implant is used to replace a single tooth. The prosthesis consists of a single artificial crown screwed or cemented onto the implant.
It is used to replace several missing teeth. The prosthesis consists of a pontic of 3 artificial crowns screwed or cemented onto the implant.
This technique is used to permanently install a complete dental prosthesis (denture) in a totally edentulous patient. This recent technique makes it possible to support a complete dental prosthesis on 4 or 6 implants.
The removable prosthesis is a treatment that restores and maintains the disturbed oral environment. Its objective is twofold:
There are two types of removable dental prosthesis: I-Removable prosthesis Complèyou II-Partial removable prosthesis
Known as a denture or total removable prosthesis, this is a device that replaces all the teeth on a single dental arch (top or bottom), as well as part of the gum. It consists of a pink acrylic resin base and teeth in a variety of colours and shapes, adapted to the patient's preferences.
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A partial denture is a prosthesis with a rigid metal frame that replaces part of the teeth using clasps. There are 3 types:
Made up of a pink acrylic resin plate covering the gum. It is fixed with small shaped metal hooks.
Valplast is made from a basic material: nylon, and replaces traditional resin. It is unbreakable, highly aesthetic, flexible and extremely comfortable for the patient.
Also known as Stellite, a metal plate covering the gum serves as a support for missing teeth. Stellite is "attached" in the mouth by hooks that are placed around the remaining natural teeth.
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Our dentists will give you a thorough clinical examination to decide which type of prosthesis is right for you.