Prosthetic Treatment

Immediate dentures are temporary prosthetic restorations made before the extraction of damaged teeth and placed directly after their removal, while the anaesthesia is still effective. All procedures required to fabricate the denture are completed prior to the extractions, ensuring the patient does not experience the discomfort of being without teeth. Although this is a temporary solution, it allows the patient to function normally, continue daily activities, and maintain professional and social comfort. Immediate dentures also support proper healing of post-extraction wounds.

These are removable prosthetic restorations that the patient can place and remove by themselves. They restore missing teeth by relying on the gums and palate for support.

Partial Dentures – used to replace a small number of missing teeth – consist of an acrylic base with missing teeth embedded in it. Partial dentures adhere to the base better than complete dentures, as they are often supported by the remaining natural teeth using clasps, locks, or retainers. These are metal components that keep the prosthesis in place on the remaining teeth. This eliminates the need for denture adhesives (which some patients may be allergic to), though many patients find these prostheses aesthetically unappealing.

Complete Dentures – Used when all teeth are missing, complete dentures can be made from acrylic or nylon. They remain in position through suction to the soft tissues. However, due to the limited retention, particularly in the lower jaw, denture adhesive is often required. These prostheses do not contain metal connectors, but may be reinforced with a special mesh made from precious metal alloys, containing gold or silver. Patients using this type of restoration can smile and chew naturally, and their face does show signs of sagging associated with edentulism, the total tooth loss. Although relatively affordable, complete dentures have drawbacks: adaptation can be difficult, eating may be uncomfortable, they can accelerate bone resorption due to uneven force distribution, and they require replacement every few years.

These are removable prostheses used to replace partially missing teeth. Their main structure is a metal framework, with clasps that anchor the denture to the natural teeth. Although traditional metal clasps are not very aesthetic, modern alternatives, such as snaps, locks, or telescopic crowns (overdenture), provide more discreet and precise retention. Unlike acrylic dentures, framework dentures transfer chewing forces directly onto the neighbouring teeth rather than the mucous membrane, preventing excessive pressure on gum tissues and bones, helping to minimise bone resorption. Additionally, they also offer a smaller, more comfortable palatal plate.

Overdentures are made on attachments such as snaps, locks, or clips and serve as an alternative to traditional framework dentures. These restorations have no visible wire clasps, making them highly aesthetic. The overdenture prosthesis offers many advantages compared to other types of dentures. It is particularly stable, durable, and aesthetic, with no visible attachments, and provides a very comfortable fit. The benefits also include excellent stabilisation on the underlying tissues, no excessive pressure on the mucous membrane, and an exceptional comfort. This is an excellent solution for people who desire a long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing smile.

These are framework dentures used to replace missing teeth with the support of remaining natural teeth. These natural teeth are covered with telescopic crowns – specially designed crowns that fit into each other. This design provides a secure and stable connection between the natural teeth and the denture.

These are partial or full dentures stabilised by implants, restoring the appearance and function of natural teeth. Through the natural healing process of osseointegration, implants fuse with the bone and form a stable foundation on which the dentist can attach the denture using a locator system, bar system, or telescopic crowns. These solutions functionally and aesthetically replicate the lost teeth. The choice of the connecting system depends on individual conditions of the patient’s prosthetic field. In implant-supported prosthetic treatment for edentulism (complete tooth loss in the upper or lower jaw), placing two implants in the lower jaw and four implants in the upper jaw significantly improves chewing comfort and denture stability.
Implant treatment can take several months, but during this period, you can use a temporary prosthetic restoration, ensuring the missing tooth is not visible. This is particularly important when the missing tooth is in the “aesthetic zone,” where gaps are immediately noticeable.