Dental Prosthetics & Implants
Fixed in the bone, anchored dental prosthesis, attached to dental implants, closely mimics the natural function of a tooth.
Dental Prosthetics - Crowns, Bridges, Implants, and Dentures
When teeth are damaged or lost, this can lead to significantly reduced chewing ability and quality of life. A durable dental prosthesis, which allows you to smile and chew well again, can bring back the joy of eating. With various treatment methods and modern special materials, where dental implants are firmly anchored in the bone, we can offer you just that. How do implants actually work? The dental implants are screw-like structures embedded in the bone, mimicking the natural tooth root. Suitable and lifelike dental crowns are then placed on the implants, which have fused with the bone. However, replacing missing teeth not only has aesthetic implications but also health ones. When a tooth root is missing, the jawbone is no longer naturally loaded, and it gradually resorbs in that area. The consequence: neighboring teeth or dental prostheses are overloaded and become loose. This can lead to the loss of further teeth. Unlike alternative removable partial or full dentures, implants do not represent a foreign body and do not restrict taste, temperature, or tactile perception. Additionally, they do not require regular adjustments, and patients do not experience any insecurity when speaking, laughing, or eating.
Case studies of dental prosthetics
Single tooth implant with dental crown
A single tooth gap can be optimally closed using an implant. The grinding down of adjacent teeth, which is necessary for a conventional bridge, is avoided in this case. Implants are long-lasting and not visible from the outside.
Single tooth crown on a damaged tooth
When a tooth is too severely damaged to be restored with a filling or inlay, a crown is necessary. It increases stability and forms a protective cap around the tooth. Before the tooth is covered with a crown, it is trimmed down. Then, an exact crown is made in the laboratory and bonded to the tooth with a special adhesive.
Dental bridge supported by implants or damaged remaining teeth
When teeth are severely damaged, they can be trimmed, reduced in size, and capped with a dental crown. These crowns can support a "bridge" that replaces one or more teeth. If the teeth are so damaged that they need to be removed, implants can serve as artificial tooth roots to support the bridge. Both options are not externally visible and allow you to eat, chew, speak, and laugh normally again.
Fixed dental prosthesis on implants
Teeth can be redesigned and attached to dental implants. This solution is suitable for damaged remaining teeth or tooth loss. The implants serve as invisible artificial tooth roots. The ceramic teeth look real and allow for normal chewing, speaking, and biting.
Removable denture on implants
A removable denture is often a cost-effective and good solution. It is secured with dental implants through a snap-in attachment. This improves comfort and provides more security while chewing, laughing, and speaking. The denture can be removed for cleaning. If needed, 2-4 additional implants can be added later to enable fixed dental prosthesis (approximately 6 implants per jaw).
Dental implants as a permanently more cost-effective solution
Implants are the more cost-effective long-term solution compared to crown or bridge treatments. The latter require grinding down healthy neighboring teeth for attachment, which is avoided with implants. Thanks to advanced surgical techniques, implants are possible in most cases today. Even in older individuals with deteriorated jawbone, bone augmentation can enable the use of dental implants.