PROSTHETICS (DENTAL REPLACEMENT)
Prosthodontics for Fixed and Removable Dental Prosthetics in Los Angeles
Restoring Your Smile with Prosthodontics in Sherman Oaks / Los Angeles
If a natural tooth is severely diseased and cannot be saved, crowns, bridges, and prostheses, or dental implants, can restore the functionality of your teeth. Even after an accident, fixed or removable dental prosthetics can replace missing teeth, allowing you to bite strongly and smile without limitations. Prosthodontics is one of the specialized fields in our dental practice in Sherman Oaks / Los Angeles. We'll give you back your most beautiful smile.
What is Prosthodontics and When is it Used?
Prosthodontics is utilized whenever teeth are so diseased that they need to be extracted or when missing teeth significantly impair the functionality of the dentition. Even when a tooth is only partially present, it can be reconstructed with the help of crowns or bridges. Prosthetic treatment offers various advantages:
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Restoration of the Chewing Function of a Dentition
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Stabilization of the Dental Rows
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Preservation of the Aesthetics of Your Teeth
In order to achieve these three goals through modern prosthodontics, the right dental replacement must be selected for you.
When is dental replacement recommended?
Often, the term 'dental replacement' is equated with dentures in old age. Throughout life, teeth are subjected to strong stresses, may fall out, or be so severely damaged by dental and gum diseases that they can no longer be preserved. Dental replacement is always an option when there are gaps in the dentition that can be closed with a prosthesis.
Patients of all ages benefit from prosthetic dental treatment. Prostheses are also used when a tooth is only partially preserved and needs to be reconstructed with a crown or bridge. Feel free to visit our dental practice so that we can recommend an individualized dental treatment for you.
Types of Dental Prosthetics: Removable vs. Fixed Dental Prostheses"
In prosthodontics, we have two options available for replacing missing or severely damaged teeth. These options are distinguished between removable and fixed dental prosthetics. We would like to provide you with an overview of our range of services in this regard.
Fixed Dental Prosthetics
A fixed dental prosthesis serves as an artificial replacement for real teeth and is permanently cemented into the dentition. For maximum stability, it is typically securely attached to the natural teeth in most cases or firmly anchored in the jaw as an implant. You cannot remove fixed dental prosthetics on your own. A professionally placed dental prosthesis will be indistinguishable both from the outside and while chewing from your natural teeth.
We distinguish three different types of fixed dental prosthetics.
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Crowns
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Bridges
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Implants
Fixed dental prostheses are crafted from modern and durable materials, which often last a lifetime. Ceramic and high-quality plastics have become the gold standard in prosthodontics.
Removable Dental Prosthetics
A usually cost-effective alternative to fixed dental prosthetics is removable dentures. They can compensate for the loss of multiple teeth and fully restore both speech and the chewing function of the dentition. When only a few teeth need to be replaced, it is referred to as a partial denture. If there are no teeth left at all, a full or complete denture is used.
To ensure your complete comfort with your denture, we pay attention to the harmony of aesthetics and the best wearing comfort. In collaboration with dental technicians, we create custom-fit dentures that are not externally recognizable as such and give you your most beautiful smile. You can easily remove these dentures, for example, at night if needed.
What are the costs associated with dental prosthetics?
Since dental prosthetics must always be individually planned for the patient, we cannot provide specific cost estimates at this point. In general, the cost of dental prosthetics increases the closer the replacement aligns with your natural teeth. Implants are generally among the more expensive options for artificial dental replacements, while removable dentures are relatively more cost-effective alternatives.
We are happy to provide you with a personalized quote for fixed or removable dental prosthetics.