We work to provide you with quality solutions by restoring missing teeth.
For various reasons, including the passage of time, we suffer tooth loss or tooth fractures that endanger the health of our entire mouth. Missing one or more teeth, as well as not keeping them in good condition, can cause problems in the long run for the rest of the dentition and tissues. Before causing greater problems and to eliminate inconveniences, both in terms of use and aesthetics, we have several solutions available. The oral rehabilitation and placement of dental prostheses that we carry out in our clinics in Barcelona and Ibiza restore the functionality and healthy appearance of your smile.
Dentures for missing teeth
One of the most widespread and accessible solutions when we have lost one or more teeth is the use of prostheses. These are artificial teeth designed to reestablish the function of the fallen tooth. This also includes a global support task for the whole mouth, because it prevents the displacement and subsequent loss of other pieces due to the lack of one inside the mouth. We can distinguish two basic types of prostheses:
- Fixed dental prosthesis. It is fixed to the patient’s jaws using the adjacent dentition or dental implants. These prostheses are known as crowns, dental caps or bridges, if several pieces are involved.
- Removable dental prosthesis. It is the one that can be attached to some teeth, to implants or only to the gum as a support. It can be removed by the patient for cleaning or at night. It is also popularly known as dentures.
Dental prosthesis is an option to replace some or all of the teeth that are lost with the passage of time, due to diseases, blows or as a consequence of the degeneration of the bone structure that supports them. The most common materials used to make them are metal-ceramic, ceramic only, or zirconia and ceramic.
The placement of bridges is less and less frequent since, as they need the support of other natural parts or tissues, they can end up damaging them. Often it is also necessary to file or grind the teeth on which the bridge is attached.
Fixed dental prosthesis on implants
It is a very common procedure nowadays due to several advantages for the patient such as:
- It is possible to replace a single tooth or all the teeth in the mouth.
- It is not necessary to file the neighboring dentition to place dental caps or crowns.
- They improve the survival of the dental pieces in the mouth since they withstand high pressures without altering.
Implants and implant-supported prostheses have a higher success rate than tooth-supported crowns and caps. They require specific maintenance both at home and in the clinic that does not greatly modify the patient’s dental hygiene habits.
Dental prostheses are 100% personalized and it is necessary to go through a period of adaptation in which our expert dentists in dental prostheses both in Barcelona and Ibiza will advise you properly.
Dental cases
They are an excellent option to replace the missing tooth or teeth. They can be placed either on the natural tooth or as part of an implant. The finish is very natural because they are always fabricated in a completely individualized way and taking into account the physical and esthetic characteristics of the patient. The results are visually stunning, perfectly integrated, and the functionality is total.
Crowns and caps act as fixed prostheses and are placed over the natural dentition, changing its shape, size or color, obtaining a much more esthetic smile. As a disadvantage, it is necessary to grind the natural tooth on which they are placed. This is not the case when it comes to crowns or caps placed as a final part of the oral implantology process. The dental prostheses we work with in Barcelona and Ibiza are of the highest quality and our experts usually recommend them in cases such as:
- Stained teeth that cannot be solved with whitening or dental veneers.
- Dentition destroyed by severe caries.
- Complementary part of dental bridges.
If you are deciding between several options to replace one or more missing teeth, please contact us. We will help you make the most suitable decision for your case, so that you can maintain your oral health and, therefore, your overall health for many more years.
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