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How dentures are made – specific technologies and materials

The absence of teeth affects not only the function of chewing, speech, but also emotional state, socialization and self-esteem. Dentures restore physiological functions, equalize the emotional background, and increase self-confidence.

The fabrication of dentures is the result of joint work of a dentist and a technician. Each stage of work affects the final result. The manufacturing process depends on the type of construction and materials used.

There are the following types of restorations to restore the tooth row:

Removable. They are divided into full and partial. Complete ones are used in case of adentia, when there are no teeth left at all. Partial removable ones are fixed on the remaining teeth, which serve as a support. Non-removable. Unlike removable structures, inlays, crowns and bridges are fixed in the mouth for the entire period of use. They are removed only to replace them with new ones. Conditionally removable. Such prost…

How to make a Hollywood smile, how much it costs

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You can have an outstanding appearance or natural charm, but only a beautiful smile is the key to people's hearts. This is realized by the stars, so they like to show off white, even teeth. It is not for nothing that they say about a charming smile: Hollywood smile, and millions of people imitate their idols, but few people can boast of perfect teeth on the upper and lower jaws.

Those who have teeth that are not too straight are desperate to get a dazzling smile, which is popularly known as a Hollywood smile. They wish to boldly expose their teeth, without being embarrassed by crookedness and yellowing. They are tormented by one burning question - is it possible to get snow-white, even, uniformly shaped teeth and aesthetic gum line? An experienced dentist will answer this question in the affirmative. Once the doctor works on your jaw,…

What to do if the gum under the denture is sore and inflamed?

It is so nice to complete all the denture procedures, receive your new dentures, smile openly and talk with a row of straight, white teeth. Unfortunately, the impression is sometimes spoiled by the fact that the gum under the denture hurts.

In the first few days after denture placement, discomfort and slight redness under the denture is a normal reaction of the body to a foreign body. Dentists usually warn you about this possibility. They give recommendations on how to care for the oral cavity during the period of getting used to the restoration.

Inflammation of the gums after prosthetics: symptoms

If the condition of the mucous membranes does not improve after 5-7 days, redness, swelling, painful sensations increase, it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor. Also, you need to make an appointment if:

chewing is so uncomfortable that the patient prefers not to do it at all; can not close the jaws or when closing the bite is disturbe…

Tax deduction for dentures

People think about their health and have their teeth treated at the dentist. One light filling costs a lot, and if the treatment is long or complicated, a lot of money is spent. Therefore, you want to find a way to save money. Discounts and promotions that are organized by dental clinics help. But not all patients know that it is possible to return part of the expenses as a tax deduction.

If you work and pay 13% tax to the state, then part of the money spent in the clinic is returned. On the same principle as the costs of buying an apartment and education.

Such compensation is called a tax deduction for treatment, is part of the group of social and is regulated by subparagraph 3 of paragraph 1 of Article 219 of the Russian Tax Code.

How do I get a tax deduction for dentures and other dental services?

Treatment expenses: types and amount

You can get money not for all treatment, but only for those listed in the med…

What tooth color to choose when getting dentures?

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The natural color is milky white, a little translucent. If the teeth are white - the dentist intervened, such tones do not exist from birth. The shade depends on the dentin and enamel. In young years in a person's enamel layer is stronger. The tooth row looks whiter if the enamel layer is dense and does not allow light to pass through. This is achieved by removing irregularities.

As the teeth age, the surface becomes flatter, light passes through more easily, making the image duller. Enamel becomes brown, yellow, black or gray. Different parts of the structure are differently colored. From above, a light shade prevails, from below - a dark shade. But each person has a different natural tone - a normal phenomenon.

What do natural teeth look like?

The innate color depends on:

genetic factor; a person's environment; sk…

Prosthetics for malocclusion

The position of the teeth when the jaws are locked together is known in dentistry as the bite. Unfortunately, not everyone has perfectly straight teeth. Most people have bite irregularities. Most often, they are small and few people notice them, but there are situations when the wrong bite is pronounced and causes a lot of inconvenience. In these cases, it is customary to install braces. But what if for some reason it is impossible to install braces? Dentistry has developed methods of correcting the bite with prosthetics, but doctors warn that it is possible to apply them in specific clinical cases, strictly according to indications.

Types of bite

All infants are born with an incorrect bite. Their lower jaw is moved backwards. Through active sucking, it gradually moves forward. When artificial feeding, it is necessary to take this moment into account and do not give children a pacifier with a large opening, so that they train the muscles, ensuring their l…

What are the best crowns to put on front teeth?

The incisors and canines make up the smile line, any damage or defect in this area is immediately noticeable. The restoration and reconstruction of the anterior group of teeth is the most complex process of all clinical options. When replacing the supragingival part of the tooth with an artificial crown, it is necessary to achieve a harmonious combination with the adjacent units, soft tissues. The best crowns for the front teeth should have a natural shade and degree of transparency, like the real incisors. At the same time to be not only beautiful, but also strong enough.

Orthopedic dentistry uses different methods, technologies and materials to restore the frontal group of teeth. What crowns to put on the front teeth, what method of prosthetics to choose - the doctor decides based on the clinical situation. The patient is offered several treatment options, from which he chooses the optimal one in terms of aesthetics and cost. The physical and optical …

Artistic restoration of teeth: restoration methods and material features

People come to the dental clinic not only for the treatment of teeth, but also for their beauty. Most often, aesthetic restoration is used for the front teeth. And this is logical. They are the ones that are visible when smiling. And, if something is wrong - a person is embarrassed to smile, becomes clenched, feels discomfort. Artistic restoration of teeth will quickly correct this moment, thus improving the quality of life of the patient, giving confidence in himself, in his appearance.

Aesthetic restoration of teeth allows you to get a beautiful smile for a long time.

Reasons for dental restoration

There can be a lot of problems to address, but we will emphasize the main ones:

chipped tooth edges; cracks; gaps and gaps between teeth (cracks, diastemas); anatomical peculiarities - narrow teeth, wedge-shaped defect; tooth decay; enamel color is dark or heterogeneous; impossibility to place a filling, due to a large cavity and…

What are the best crowns to put on chewing teeth?

Various prosthetic structures and materials are used to replace chewing teeth, the choice of which depends on the degree of damage to the unit. The masticatory group includes premolars (4, 5), molars (6, 7, 8) located on the sides of the tooth row. These units (except for the "eights") are millstones, whose function is to thoroughly grind food for subsequent digestion by the body. That is why crowns for chewing teeth are made of strong materials that can withstand high loads.

A dental crown is a single denture that mimics the supragingival portion of a tooth. Since premolars and molars are constantly exposed to high loads, and care for them is difficult due to the peculiarities of anatomy, location - they are more susceptible to destruction as a result of trauma, decay, other dental diseases. If the supragingival part is destroyed by more than 50%, an artificial crown will help restore the functionality of the unit. Create such prostheses from different m…

Dentures falling out – causes and what to do?

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Poor ecology, improper nutrition, contaminated water lead to the fact that more and more people suffer from diseases of the teeth and oral cavity. In some cases it is not possible to save teeth. But the possibilities of modern prosthetics make it possible to regain a smile and self-confidence. Provided that the dentures do not come off. Unfortunately, this can happen.

Depending on whether some teeth have been saved or lost completely, full and partial removable dentures are fitted. Full dentures are held in place by the dentures:

Wet surface adhesion - adhesion The relief of the oral cavity: bumps, protrusions and recesses (retention). Valve retention. Due to the difference in pressure, a vacuum forms under the restoration, which holds it in place. Why removable dentures do not hold

In some oral diseases, due to individual characteristi…