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Prosthetic dental treatment is a method for making artificial teeth (prostheses) to replace lost or damaged teeth and to provide a functional and aesthetic appearance in the mouth. This way, both basic functions such as chewing and speaking are regained, and the person’s self-confidence increases.

Why Is Prosthetic Dental Treatment Performed?

Tooth decay: If tooth decay is advanced and the tooth cannot be saved, prosthetic treatment may be necessary.
Tooth loss: If tooth loss has occurred due to trauma, periodontal diseases or other reasons, this loss is eliminated with prosthetic treatment.
Broken or cracked teeth: Broken or cracked teeth can also cause aesthetic concerns and functional problems.
Congenital tooth deficiency: Some people may have congenital tooth deficiency.
Wear on teeth: Wear on teeth can make chewing and speaking difficult.

Prosthetic Dental Treatment Process

The dentist examines your mouth in detail and creates your treatment plan. If necessary, the teeth are prepared (for example, abrasion, root canal treatment). The prosthesis is produced in the dental laboratory in line with the measurements taken by the dentist. The produced prosthesis is placed in your mouth and the necessary adjustments are made.

Advantages of Prosthetic Dental Treatment

Provides an appearance close to your natural teeth. With the replacement of missing teeth, chewing and speaking become easier. A beautiful smile has a positive effect on one’s social life.

Care and Repair of Prostheses

Daily Care

Regular care is very important to extend the life of your prostheses and protect your oral health. Gently brush your prosthesis every day with warm water, antibacterial liquid soap, and a soft brush. You can use special denture cleaning tablets or solutions. Remove your prosthesis before going to bed at night and put it in a container filled with clean water. Go to your dentist regularly for checkups.

Important Notes

Do not use hard-bristled brushes as they may damage your dentures. Use special cleaners for dentures (antibacterial liquid soap, denture cleaning tablets). Toothpaste can be abrasive. Do not expose your prosthesis to hot water, it may deform. It is important to consult your dentist if you experience any problems with your dentures.

Problems Encountered in Prostheses and Solutions

Breakage: Your dentist can bond for small cracks. You may need a new prosthesis in case of major fractures.
Color Change: Color change may occur despite careful cleaning. In this case, consult your dentist.
Fit Problems: If your prosthesis does not fit your mouth properly, your dentist will make the necessary adjustments.
Mouth Sores: If the corners of your prosthesis injure your mouth, consult your dentist.

Digital Prosthesis Applications (CAD/CAM Systems)

A Smile Beyond Traditional

Digital prosthesis applications are a treatment method that offers more precise, faster, and more aesthetic results than traditional methods in dentistry. In this method, computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies are brought together to produce completely personalized prostheses. Digital prosthesis applications have revolutionized dentistry. Thanks to this method, which offers personalized, aesthetic and durable solutions, you can have a more beautiful and healthy smile.

What Are the Advantages of Digital Prostheses?

Fast and Precise: Thanks to digital scans, the measurement process takes less time and more accurate results are obtained. This allows prostheses to be prepared in a shorter time.
Aesthetic Appearance: Thanks to digital design, prostheses are designed in harmony with your natural teeth and a more natural appearance is obtained.
Less Processing: Patient comfort is increased as it requires less processing compared to traditional methods.
Durability: Digitally produced prostheses are more durable and long-lasting.

What Are Digital Prosthesis Applications?

Full Digital Prosthesis: It is an implant-supported prosthesis type applied for patients who have lost all their teeth.
CAD-CAM Veneers: These are thin porcelain veneers used to eliminate discolorations, caries or deformities on the front surfaces of the teeth.
Digital Smile Design: A personalized smile design is created considering the patient’s expectations and facial features.

How Are Digital Prostheses Made?

A 3D image of your teeth is taken with a special scanner. This eliminates the margin of error in traditional measurement methods. The obtained data is processed in a computer environment and the design of your prosthesis is made. At this stage, you will have a detailed discussion with your dentist about the look you want. The designed prosthesis is produced in a special machine with CAD-CAM technology. The prepared prosthesis is attached to your teeth with special adhesives.

Who Can Have Digital Prosthesis Applications?

Those with discoloration, caries or deformity in their teeth: You can achieve an aesthetic smile with applications such as veneers and inlays-onlays.
Those who experience tooth deficiency: Your missing teeth can be completed with implant-supported or implant-unsupported prostheses.
Those who want to have a more aesthetic smile: You can achieve the smile of your dreams with digital smile design.
Those looking for a durable and long-lasting prosthesis: Digital prostheses are more durable than traditional methods.

Why Are the Advantages of Digital Prostheses Important?

More Natural Appearance: Prostheses designed in accordance with the natural color and shape of your teeth allow you to have a beautiful smile without being noticed by those around you.
More Comfortable: Thanks to its thin structure, you can comfortably perform your daily activities such as eating or speaking by feeling the prostheses.
Longer Lasting: Digital prostheses, which are produced from durable materials, are more durable and serve you for many years.

Maxillofacial Prostheses

Maxillofacial prostheses are custom-made prostheses used to complete deficiencies or correct deformities in the jaw or face area due to various reasons (birth defects, accidents, surgical interventions, etc.). These prostheses are used to both provide an aesthetic appearance and support functions such as chewing and speaking.

Why Is Maxillofacial Prosthesis Needed?

There may be congenital deficiencies or deformities in the jaw or face area. (Birth defects). Fractures or tissue loss may occur in the jaw or facial bones as a result of trauma. Surgical procedures due to diseases such as cancer can cause deficiencies in the jaw or face area. Bone resorption and skin sagging may occur in the jaw and face area with age.

Advantages of Maxillofacial Prostheses

Increases the patient’s self-confidence by providing a natural appearance. Facilitates functions such as chewing, speaking and swallowing (functional improvement). It is comfortable for the patient as it is specially prepared. Can be used comfortably in daily life.

How Are Maxillofacial Prostheses Made?

Maxillofacial prostheses are prepared specifically according to the patient’s intraoral and facial measurements. First, an impression is taken from the patient’s mouth and face. Then, a prosthesis is prepared over these molds by a dentist or prosthetic technician. The material of the prosthesis is determined according to the needs and preferences of the patient.

Types of Maxillofacial Prostheses

Maxillofacial prostheses can be of different types depending on the location of the deficiency and the patient’s need. Some of these are:

Total prostheses: Prostheses covering the entire jaw or face area.
Partial prostheses: Prostheses covering a certain area of the jaw or face.
Implant-supported prostheses: Prostheses that are placed on implants placed in the jawbone.

Care of Maxillofacial Prostheses

It is important to clean maxillofacial prostheses regularly to extend their life and ensure hygiene. It can be cleaned with a toothbrush and special cleaning solutions. In addition, the prosthesis should be checked regularly and shown to the dentist.