Dental Prosthetics in Altea (Alicante)
At Cap Negret Dental Clinic, you’ll find leading experts specialising in dental prosthetics. With a dental prosthesis, you’ll regain your smile, thereby improving your oral health and self-esteem; after all, losing a tooth can lead to a loss of confidence, and we’ll help you regain it.
What is a dental prosthesis?
A dental prosthesis is an artificial device designed to replace teeth or part of their structure.
These devices are made in a laboratory by a specialist. The materials most commonly used in dental prostheses include acrylic, porcelain and various metals…
Types of dental prostheses
Removable dentures
Patients can remove these types of dentures without the need for a dentist’s assistance. This can be done at home; a clear example is removable dentures.
Fixed dentures
Fixed dentures are a type of denture that cannot be removed by the patient; they must be removed by a dentist.
Dental bridge
A dental bridge is a type of fixed dental prosthesis, so you will need a dentist to remove it.
It is used in dental cases where the patient does not need or cannot have dental inlays and is missing a couple of teeth.
A dental bridge helps to restore both the appearance and function of the bite, as it fills the gap left by missing teeth and also prevents the surrounding teeth from shifting. The loss of even a single tooth generally causes the adjacent teeth to shift and fill the gap, which disrupts the bite.
Advantages
It allows missing teeth to be replaced in cases where dental implants are not required.
Disadvantages
The main drawback is that the teeth on which the bridge will rest are ground down, thereby weakening their structure.
Dental crowns
A dental crown or cap is a dental prosthesis that is fitted to the patient’s tooth; it covers the space left by the tooth that has recently been prepared to allow the use of a crown that functions in place of the natural tooth and thus supports the patient’s daily life.
Unlike removable dentures, crowns are permanently fixed to the teeth or to newly fitted dental implants, and can only be removed by a dental specialist. A crown is essentially used to completely cover a tooth that has been completely worn down, making it impossible to restore it with a filling.
When it comes to the lifespan of a dental crown, people tend to think it lasts forever. Generally speaking, provided there are no major issues affecting the crown’s lifespan, it will last between 15 and 20 years. After that, various factors such as fractures or oral hygiene (which is of the utmost importance) can contribute to the deterioration of a crown.
Removable partial denture
These are removable devices that can replace anywhere from one to several teeth. The dentures are secured to the patient’s existing teeth using clasps (the most common being metal clasps), which hold the dentures in place; consequently, they replace only the missing teeth and not the entire arch.
When a patient chooses this type of denture, they must realise that, from time to time, they will have to put up with a slight discomfort, as it is likely that the clasps will be visible, and they must also bear in mind that oral hygiene becomes crucial to prevent food debris trapped by the prosthesis from spreading plaque to the other healthy teeth.
Full dentures
A full denture is chosen when a patient has only a few teeth and these are in extremely poor condition, or for patients who are completely edentulous.
To fit the denture, any remaining teeth in the mouth must be extracted, and then (once the necessary impressions have been taken) the full-arch dental prosthesis is fabricated.
It is important for the patient to realise that for every full arch to be treated, 14 teeth are usually placed (occasionally, depending on the requirements of the dental restoration, the number of teeth must be reduced to 12, by removing a premolar or a second molar), as wisdom teeth are usually replaced.
These dental prostheses, commonly known as false teeth, are fitted directly onto the patient’s gums.
Benefits of dental prostheses
– It will restore your ability to chew, which means you’ll actually want to eat normally; this will subsequently help build muscle tone, reduce swallowing difficulties and improve your digestive health.
– Phonetic and stylistic ability is greatly improved, as having teeth means that speech will be much clearer and easier to understand.
– The vertical dimension (the distance from the tip of the nose to the jawline), which had been lost due to tooth loss, is restored; this manifests as wrinkles around the mouth and a thinning of the lips, giving the impression of premature ageing. By restoring this, we regain the vertical dimension, but we also restore the tone of the perioral and lip muscles, making one look much younger.
– The recommended safety and maintenance procedures are followed, enabling it to perform to its full potential.
– Health: from now on, the use of the prosthesis brings great personal satisfaction and, as such, enhances the patient’s overall well-being in every respect; it will also help to preserve the structures of the masticatory system, preventing their potential deterioration.
– The cost is generally lower than that of other implantable devices.
As well as dental prosthetics, you may be interested in other services in Altea (Alicante) such as…
Teeth cleaning
Cosmetic Dentistry in Alicante
Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions about Dental Prosthetics
What types of dental prostheses are there?
- Removable partial denture.
- Removable full denture.
- Fixed dentures supported by natural teeth.
- Fixed dentures on implants.
- Removable muco-implant-supported prosthesis.
How much does a dental prosthesis cost?
What is a fixed partial denture?
A suitable denture is a device custom-made to fit the patient’s mouth, containing one or more artificial teeth, which is fitted to replace missing teeth.
Dental prosthetics in Altea (Alicante)
Dental Clinic Cap Negret
Dental Prosthetics in Altea (Alicante)
Address: Costa Bella, Partida, Cap-negret, 17, Bajo Edif, 03590 Altea, Alicante
Opening Hours:
monday 9:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00
tuesday 9:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00
wednesday 9:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00
thursday 9:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00
friday 9:00–14:00
saturday Cerrado
sunday Cerrado