It is commonly thought that dental prosthetics are performed for patients who have lost one or more teeth, usually older patients. In fact, dental prosthetics may also be needed in cases where the patient has all their teeth but suffers from periodontitis, temporomandibular joint diseases, has a pathological bite, or when teeth have lost a lot of hard tissue.
In younger age, teeth are less damaged, so microprosthetics are usually chosen. These prosthetics are designed to restore lost hard tooth tissues, usually smaller in size than regular prosthetics, and visually less noticeable.
Microprosthetics are made with special care to preserve remaining healthy hard tooth tissues, restoring only those parts of the teeth that are severely damaged. For aesthetic purposes, dental prosthetics are more often chosen by people who want to improve the appearance of teeth that are naturally unattractive.
The patient can choose between two types of dental prosthetics:
Removable prosthetics are divided into two types:
Framework (skeletal) prosthetics
Removable framework prosthetics have a thin metal base that is cast according to a special design. They do not take up too much space in the oral cavity, so they do not burden speech.
They can be attached to the patient's healthy support teeth by:
Dental plates can be:
The fixation of plates in the mouth can be improved with special adhesives, but complete plates cannot fully restore chewing function.
Removable prosthetics are recommended when:
The cost of fixed prosthetics is higher than removable, but when possible we recommend choosing fixed dental prosthetics. These prosthetics are closest to natural teeth and fully restore chewing function.
Types of fixed prosthetics:
Dental crowns
Used to restore a damaged tooth (chipped, cracked, worn). It is made so that it does not differ in any way (neither in shade, nor form, nor size, nor function) from natural teeth. A dental crown covers the entire tooth.
Bridge prosthetics
Bridge prosthetics are made when the patient is missing at least one tooth.
When making bridge prosthetics:
Fixed prosthetics are divided into:
Metal-ceramic prosthetics are not light-permeable, so they look less natural than metal-free prosthetics.
Metal-free materials, usually ceramic, are light-permeable, so teeth look more natural. Metal-free prosthetics are most commonly used to replace or correct front teeth.
You can find the prices of Fabrica Dentis dental clinic in the prices section. We have also entered into a contract with the Vilnius Territorial Patient Fund, so you can use compensation here. For children, people of retirement age and people with disabilities, dental prosthetics are reimbursed.
Depending on the individual situation, reimbursement amounts to up to 670.39 EUR, and in more complex cases up to 2,062.70 EUR.
To find out more about dental prosthetics at our clinic, prosthetics prices and reimbursement options, come for a consultation.
Prosthodontist Dr. Dainius Mockaitis
The doctor values honesty above all else—it is the foundation of everything we do at our clinic. He provides the same standard of care that he would choose for himself and his own family.
Dr. Janina Mockaitienė - Dentist
The most important thing for the doctor is the relationship with the patient. Therefore, every visit is carefully planned and focused on individual needs.
Dr. Justė Savickienė - Dentist
The doctor gives maximum attention to each patient. Throughout the entire visit, you will feel that you and your situation are the most important.
FAQ
We answer the most commonly asked questions from patients.
Filling is used when the damage is small. Prosthetics are applied when the tooth damage is large or when the entire tooth form and function needs to be restored, in which cases a filling is no longer sufficient.
Depending on the material and care, prosthetics can last 10-15 years and longer. Regular hygiene and check-up visits help ensure their longevity.
Yes. Modern materials (especially metal-free ceramics) allow achieving a naturally looking result that is indistinguishable from natural teeth.
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