Fixed Prostheses
They are fixed restorations that are adhered to the teeth with special adhesive agents. They are applied to patients who have no missing teeth or one or more missing teeth to provide appropriate aesthetics, function and phonation. These prostheses can be produced from metal-supported porcelain, as well as from various all-ceramic systems or zirconium systems without a metal infrastructure.
Porcelain Laminate Veneers
Fine porcelain restorations are produced from the anterior surface of the teeth, within the boundaries of the enamel tissue, with minimal preparation or, in appropriate cases, without preparation. Minor crowding, teeth discoloration, gaps between teeth called diastema may be easily treated with the help of these restorations.
Total Prostheses
Total prostheses (total dentures) can be attached and removed by the patient and are applied to the mouth when all teeth are missing. By using porcelain, composite or acrylic denture teeth, the aesthetic expectations of the patients are met, and the lost phonation and function may be regained.
Partial Prostheses
Partial prostheses (partial dentures) are removable prostheses that are applied when there are several missing teeth and can be attached and removed by the patient. As in total dentures, tooth deficiencies are eliminated with porcelain, composite, or acrylic denture teeth. Retention is provided by clasps on the teeth. In cases of partial tooth deficiency, partial dentures that are called precision attachment dentures can be preferred when patients do not want the retaining parts of the prosthesis to be visible.
Implant-Supported Prostheses
There are various types of implant-supported prostheses such as fixed, semi-fixed (hybrid) and removable prostheses. Prosthesis plans are made based on the number of implants and the amount of lost bone and soft tissue. Implant-supported fixed prostheses are prostheses applied in the form of crown or bridge prostheses in cases of a single or multiple teeth loss. Implant-supported fixed prostheses are designed using 2-4 implants and prepared with support from the implant and using various holders especially in situations when bone support is reduced, and patient expectation cannot be met with conventional prostheses. Hybrid prostheses on the other hand, are preferred in cases where adequate aesthetics, function or phonation cannot be achieved with fixed implant prostheses when there are losses in soft tissue as well as bone support. These prostheses can be attached and removed by the dentist.
