Crowns and bridge
In case you need to replace a missing a tooth, a tooth supported bridge made of ceramic, metal or acrylic resin can be provided.
The procedure involves preparation of the adjacent teeth to provide support for the replacement of the missing tooth and then fabrication of a bridge involving all 3 teeth. The bridge is then cemented on to the tooth sub structure. These bridges can be removed only by the dental professional and not by the patient.
A single tooth can be protected by means of a crown (choice of material available) – especially when the tooth involved has a large/compromised filling (restoration) or if it has been subjected to R.C.T. (root canal treatment)
Dentures (partial/complete)
Missing teeth can also be replaced using removable (by the patient himself/herself) dentures that are composed of acrylic resin plates that carry a plastic replica of the tooth that has to be replaced.
In older patients, who desire replacement of their entire dentition, complete dentures can be provided for the upper and lower jaws.
