The specialty responsible for placing dental prostheses in dentistry is known as a prosthetist. This includes the placement of all kinds of prostheses that replace the usual function of teeth damaged due to various reasons.
When a patient loses part of his teeth, placing a dental prosthesis is an excellent aid both functionally and aesthetically and the dentist will be responsible for recommending to the patient the most appropriate type of prosthesis according to his condition.
Fixed dental prosthesis
Fixed dentures are those that are permanently placed in the oral cavity. Depending on the situation, it is attached directly to the other natural teeth or to the jawbone.
Fixed dentures have the advantage that the patient completely forgets that he is wearing them.
It is an organ that adapts naturally to the mouth, restoring the ability to chew almost as if it were the original teeth.
Like natural teeth, fixed prostheses require daily care and maintenance. To prevent them from being damaged, proper oral hygiene is essential to the care of your original teeth and accompanying prostheses.
Removable dentures
Removable dentures are an alternative to natural teeth that can be removed and repositioned when needed. Treatment, to put it mildly, is cheaper, but in some patients it can be more uncomfortable and unstable.
The main reason for which a removable dental prosthesis is recommended is the lack of thickness or symmetry of the maxillary bones. If there is not enough bone or there are some diseases, it is not possible to put a fixed prosthesis, so the best choice is to resort to an alternative method.
Removable dentures can be complete or partial, and can be performed following the classic form of removal and placement, or they can be placed whenever the patient’s condition permits, such as a denture over implants, commonly known as a semi-fixed prosthesis. The latter is attached to the maxillary bone on an anchorage, with the possibility of removing it when necessary, providing additional support and comfort.
