Prosthetics

The most common way to replace missing teeth is with a bridge. Except that the supporting teeth have to be ground down for it. And before that they are depulped (nerve is removed). There are 2 problems here:

Psychological. It is not easy to make up your mind to go to the dentist, and the prospect of nerve removal and teeth grinding will make many people postpone the visit for a long time.

Dental. Doctors don't like to depulp teeth. The reasons are several. The pulp is full of nerve endings and blood vessels. They make the tooth alive. The blood supplies nutrients, and in return, the pulp produces replacement dentin. Because of this, teeth have the ability to repair this layer when it is damaged. Nerve endings signal a problem with the tooth, so tooth decay, for example, can be diagnosed in its early stages. Without the pulp, nutrition is not supplied, and tissues are not renewed. A "dead tooth" becomes very fragile. It is difficult to detect infe…

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Prosthetics - a multi-step procedure, if all the work is completed, the prosthesis is installed, but you are worried about pain or discomfort under the crown - it's time to understand the source of discomfort. To relieve pain under the crown, you must first determine the exact cause of the pain. Soreness may be caused by a recurrence of caries, periodontal disease or associated with errors in the manufacture of orthopedic construction. The doctor will name the exact cause after a comprehensive diagnosis.

Pain syndrome can occur immediately after the installation of prosthesis, a month, a year or a long time. In any case, it is necessary to go to the dentist immediately. At home, you can only temporarily improve your health, but not eliminate the problem itself and its cause.

A crown is a prosthetic structure…

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Allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a certain substance, allergen (antigen). The first time, the immune system simply "memorizes" the antigen, with repeated interaction in some people begins inadequate, exaggerated reaction. Once the antigen enters the body, antibodies are produced: histamines and cytokines. Redness, swelling, hives, and difficulty breathing appear.

Allergies to dentures can be:

The first is very rare, the second is more common.

Allergies can be caused by both metal and plastic structures.

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Veneers are thin plates (microprostheses) made of ceramic, composite, zirconium dioxide, which are attached to the front surface of the teeth. Installing a veneer involves treatment of the dental surface. They call it anatomical contouring of the enamel. In fact, the procedure is a grinding of the upper layer of enamel to the thickness of the dental onlay (0.2-0.5 mm). This is necessary for the microprosthesis to firmly cover the tooth, not protrude forward in relation to neighboring units.

Mild pain after the installation of veneers - a normal reaction to the intervention. There may be sensitivity to hot, cold, soreness when biting. Such sensations pass on their own within a few days. Mild discomfort is normal, pathology is indicated by the appearance of sharp, throbbing pain.

If the teeth hurt after the veneer…

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The prosthetics are complete. Behind are left casts, fitting. It's just a matter of getting used to your new jaw. It turns out that this is not so easy. Any removable construction is perceived by the body as a foreign body. It takes time for the body to start accepting the removable jaw as its own. How do I get used to removable dentures?

The dentist necessarily warns the patient about the reaction to the denture:

All attention is focused on the foreign body in the mouth. It is difficult to fight the urge to remove the denture.

In some cases, there are atypical reactions to dentures. You should see a doctor immediately if:

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Tooth restoration is a multi-step process. First, a diagnosis is made. Then carry out a system of preparatory measures: treat tooth decay, remove plaque. Part of this process is depulping the tooth before prosthetics.

Depulping is the removal of the pulp, the tooth tissue that is permeated with nerve endings and blood vessels. The blood vessels supply blood, nutrients, and nutrients to the tooth. Nerve endings signal pathological processes, helping to save the tooth by treating it in time. In addition, the pulp is involved in the formation of dentin, the supporting tissue of the tooth.

Not so long ago, nerve removal was a routine process prior to the placement of fixed structures. Recently, the views of dentists have changed. The fact is that a tooth without a pulp is considered "dead". There i…

There are many ways to restore teeth, including removable dentures. They help restore the beauty of the smile, restore chewing function, and improve self-esteem. To keep the restorations looking attractive and lasting for several years, they need to be cared for. Cleaning and disinfecting dentures is an important part of the care routine.

After installation, the dentist will definitely give recommendations on how to use the dentures. He will warn that in the first days the restoration will interfere. It is necessary to psychologically adjust and survive this time. After a few days, it will become easier. Usually, the first day is the most difficult. Then will be followed by a difficult 5-7 days of habituation, but they are not so tense. During this period, orthopedists advise to keep the prosthesis on overnight and to take it out of the mouth only for cleaning.

During these days, the patient is practicing the skill of removing and putting on …

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Dentures restore the dentition and its function when several or all teeth are lost. Getting back the ability to chew, smile and speak normally without fear makes a difference in patients' lives. However, the success of prosthetics depends largely on how dentures are attached and how strong that attachment is.

Each type of prosthetic restoration has its own method of anchorage, or even several.

The prosthodontist's job is to provide not only fixation of the dentures (keeping it in the mouth at rest), but also stabilization (holding it in place while the jaws are working).

The retention of the removable denture plate in the mouth at rest is due to a combination of several factors: