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Prosthodontics

Dental medicine treatment in Bangalore

The field of prosthodontics is concerned with replacing missing or damaged teeth. Dentures, dental implants, crowns, and bridges are some of the most common treatments in prosthodontics. Prosthodontists receive three additional years of training after graduating from dental school. Book an appointment to have the best treatment.

Prosthodontics can treat a variety of issues. Prosthodontists may be recommended by your general dentist if:

  • Tooth loss.

  • Severe tooth damage.

  • A painful or dysfunctional TMJ.

  • Face or mouth pain.

  • Concerns about cosmetics.

  • Sleep apnea that is obstructed.

Difference between Dentist and Prosthodontist

General dentists provide primary dental care. As well as routine dental check-ups and cleanings, they offer essential restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns, and bridges.

A prosthodontist is a specialist in dentistry. A dentist's residency training lasts three years after finishing dental school. Dentures, bridges, crowns, and bridge replacements are all types of replacements they make. Visit our dental medicine hospital  in Bangalore for the best treatment

If a dentist faces a complex case or a case that falls outside their expertise, they will often refer the patient to a prosthodontist.

Treatment Procedures

Prosthodontic treatments are common in dentistry, and you may be able to get many of these procedures from your general dentist. In complex cases or if they must coordinate treatment, they will likely refer you to a prosthodontist.

Dental crowns

Often referred to as a "cap," a dental crown covers a severely damaged tooth. An extensive decayed or cracked tooth, or one recently treated with a root canal, may require a crown.

Dental bridges

Typically, a dental bridge replaces several missing teeth at once. An artificial tooth (pontic) is placed between two crowns to form a dental prosthetic. You anchor the crowns with your natural teeth, and the pontics cover the gaps in your smile.

Dentures

A partial denture is smaller than a complete denture. When several teeth are missing sporadically, partial dentures can be used to replace them. The complete denture replaces all the teeth missing in an entire arch. You can restore your smile's function and appearance with these removable appliances.

Inlays and Onlays

An inlay or onlay may be necessary when a tooth is too damaged to be filled but not too damaged to be crowned. These custom restorations fit seamlessly into your tooth structure as if they were tiny puzzle pieces.

Dental implants

You can replace missing teeth roots with tiny threaded posts using dental implants. Ceramic or titanium surgical implants are made of surgical-grade materials, and in your dental office, they are placed in your jawbone. A prosthodontist can restore your implants with crowns, bridges, or dentures once they have healed.

You can choose between removable and nonremovable implant-supported dentures if most or all of your teeth are missing. Find out which treatment is right for you by talking to your dentist or prosthodontist.

Advantages of Prosthodontics

A prosthodontic treatment can:

  • The repair of badly damaged teeth.

  • Replacing missing teeth.

  • Improve the fit between your teeth (your bite).

  • Resolve TMJ problems

Risks in Prosthodontics

  • The risks associated with prosthodontic procedures are minimal. 

  • It is always possible to get an infection or damage a nerve during dental procedures.

  • You should immediately contact your dentist or prosthodontist if you notice any symptoms, such as fever or drainage.

Recovery Time

Several factors affect recovery time, including the type of procedure and the number of teeth to be treated. After receiving a single crown, most people can resume regular activity almost immediately. It may be necessary to take a few days off work if you need complete dentures on both arches.

You may need several coordinated visits and many months to complete the treatment, depending on what type of treatment you need. Find out what timeline you can expect from your dentist or prosthodontist.

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