Prosthodontics / Dental Prosthetics
Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. A dental prosthesis is an intraoral (inside the mouth) device used to restore or reconstruct intraoral defects such as missing teeth, and missing soft or hard structures of the jaw and the palate.
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To see some of the prosthodontics cases we've treated in the past, please check out our Dental Gallery.
our Prosthodontic services (removable partial or complete)
- Metal-Framework Dentures: Oldie but goodie. Tried and tested base material for removable dentures for all cases.
- Flexible Resin Dentures: A more comfortable and esthetic option for patients with only a few missing teeth.
- Combination Metal Frame + Resin Dentures: Combining the best features of each: a sturdy base metal frame with a more pleasing and natural look.
- Acrylic Resin Dentures: The traditional and affordable option, still highly effective restorations for partial and complete tooth replacement, offering reliable fit and function.
FAQs on prosthodontics and dentures
What is Prosthodontics?
Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. A dental prosthesis is an intraoral (inside the mouth) device, usually in the form of a denture, used to restore or reconstruct intraoral defects such as missing teeth, and missing soft or hard structures of the jaw and the palate.
What types of prosthetic restorations are available?
We offer removable partial and complete denture for every budget range. Commonly used denture materials include Metal-Framework Dentures, Flexible Resin Dentures, Combination Metal Frame with Resin Dentures, and traditional Acrylic Resin Dentures.
How long does prosthetic treatment take?
For partial dentures, three appointments if typical. For complete denture, it may take more than three appointments depending on the difficulty of the case. After delivery of the dentures, adjustment appointments might be also needed after real-world usage by the patient.
Will getting dental prosthetics be painful?
While the procedure itself is virtually pain-free, after real-world usage by the patient, some sore spots on the gums might occur due to usage. Adjustments by the dentist might be needed. Denture reliners are also recommended especially for first time users. But the patient has to do his/her part also by enduring some minor discomfort, despite the adjustments, during usage, otherwise, the fabricated denture will just be a paperweight. A lot of dentures fail because the patient lacks the patience to attend to adjustment appointments, or expect the dentures to work 100% pain-free just as how "it used to be" when the patient still had teeth.
How do I care for my new dental prostheses?
Aside from regular professional cleanings to clean the rest of the patient's natural teeth, we would also recommend commercially available denture cleaning solutions and instruct the patient on how to clean his/her dentures.
