Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry which treats dental deformities, e.g. missing teeth, with the aim of restoring form and function. This involves the use of replacements such as crowns, bridges, dentures and dental implants.
There are various ways in which teeth become damaged, decayed or even lost which has generated a range of treatment solutions. These range from the straightforward to the complex, for example, the fitting of a crown onto a chipped tooth to a complete facial or mouth reconstruction following an accident.
This is a complex field which requires high level skills and expertise in a range of areas that include jaw joint disorders, e.g. TMJD, oral surgery and denture fabrication. It also includes congenital defects in children such as a cleft palate/lip.
A maxillofacial prosthodontist treats injuries or deformities related to the head or neck.
REASONS FOR PROSTHODONTICS
This is performed for the following reasons:
- Facial/oral injuries caused by an accident, act of violence or medical/surgical treatment.
- Cleft palate, lip or both
- Temporomandibular joint disorders
- Tooth loss caused by tooth decay, gum disease or trauma
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PROSTHODONTICS PROCEDURES
A prosthodontist uses artificial substitutes (or prosthetics) as a form of treatment for any of the conditions mentioned above. Some of these substitutes are performed as straightforward procedures, but others are part of complex, time-consuming operations that take place over several months or even years.
Examples include: Full mouth reconstruction, Cosmetic dentistry, e.g. implants, veneers, inlays and onlaysRestorations, e.g. dentures (partial and full)Craniofacial prosthesis, e.g. artificial eye
Maxillofacial prosthodontists work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and speech and language therapists.
The end result is teeth which are aesthetically pleasing and fully functional.
Dentures Anyone
At the IMSPA, we pride ourselves on creating natural-looking and comfortably fitting Dentures. It is our goal to provide our patients with not just mere replacements for teeth, but with the most natural looking and functional Dentures they can be proud to wear.
Whether you wish to improve denture function and appearance, our Clinical Dental Technicians (Denturists) combine years of experience with pain free techniques to provide you with dentures that almost perfectly mimic natural teeth and gums.
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Our Denture types are categorised into three brackets:
- 1) For the patient whose concerns lie with function, i.e., the ability to speak and chew food easily with no discomfort, we recommend our Standard Denture. While function is the main focus of these dentures, their natural appearance is not affected. Prices for a full upper and lower Denture of this type start at £800.
- 2) Our Classic Denture closely mimics the contours of natural gums whilst using denture teeth with varying degrees of natural colours and characteristics. Prices start at £1000.
- 3) Self-esteem and Confidence are extremely important to people. Obviously, an individual’s smile and facial appearance count for a lot when considering these factors. Our range of Bespoke Dentures covers all aspects of natural appearance. Whether you desire a ‘Hollywood Smile’ or the most ‘Inconspicuous, Natural-looking Denture’, our Bespoke range will most certainly meet your expectations and, in many cases, exceed them! Prices start at £1200.