Prosthodontics

About the specialty of Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry that allows damaged or missing teeth to be replaced, restoring function, health and aesthetics through dental prostheses. Lost teeth can be replaced using fixed dental prostheses or removable dental prostheses on teeth or on implants. In general, fixed dentures are a preferable solution to removable partial dentures or removable complete dentures, not only for their aesthetics and function, but also for the comfort they offer.

Working in close collaboration with other specialties, such as Oral Surgery, Implantology, Endodontics, Dentistry, Orthodontics or Periodontology, Prosthodontics is responsible for restoring oral functions by reconstructing and repairing damaged teeth using dental crowns, or placing dental prostheses (single, partial or total) to replace missing teeth.

Using the most advanced technological means and excellent materials, at MALO CLINIC the Prosthodontics team practices exclusively in this area and works in conjunction with the technicians at MALO CLINIC Ceramics, a dental laboratory highly specialized in the production of fixed prostheses on implants or natural dentition.

Regardless of the clinical case or the type of prosthesis, at the beginning of the prosthodontic treatment, molds are made or digital images are taken, so that clinical information can be sent to the laboratory. This is followed by the creation of temporary acrylic or composite dental prostheses, which make it possible to maintain oral functions and act as a trial run for the definitive dentition.

In the fitting appointments, the prosthodontist makes the necessary adjustments so that the definitive dental prosthesis guarantees a high level of quality and comfort for the patient.

Benefits of Prosthodontics for Oral Health

Restoring phonetics

Missing teeth can affect speech, resulting in difficulty pronouncing certain sounds. Dentures can help restore clarity of speech, improving communication and social interaction.

Relief from pain and discomfort

For patients with damaged or missing teeth, dentures can help relieve pain and discomfort associated with chewing, speaking and improper tooth movement.

Preservation of facial structure

Tooth loss can lead to bone resorption and decreased facial support, which can result in changes in facial appearance, such as facial wrinkles and lip shrinkage. Well-designed dental prostheses can help preserve facial structure and maintain a more youthful appearance.

Restoring chewing function

Dentures are designed to replace missing or damaged teeth, allowing patients to chew food properly. This not only improves the ability to enjoy a nutritious diet, but also aids digestion and gastrointestinal health.

Improved aesthetics

Dentures can restore the natural appearance of the smile, improving patients' self-esteem and confidence. This is especially important for those facing aesthetic problems due to missing, stained or damaged teeth.

Prevention of oral problems

Replacing missing or damaged teeth can help prevent a range of oral problems, such as movement of adjacent teeth, tilting of neighboring teeth, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems and bone deterioration.

Prosthodontic treatments available

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are thin sheets of ceramic/resin composite that are adhered to the outside of the teeth in order to improve their appearance, whether by changing the shape, color or alignment of the teeth themselves. In this sense, they function as thin contact lenses (restorations), capable of providing excellent aesthetics in a conservative manner, as they involve little or, in some cases, no tooth wear.

Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are individualized fixed prostheses that cover the tooth completely (as a whole), with the aim of providing aesthetics and resistance to damaged dental parts. There are various types of materials available on the market for making dental crowns, ranging from metal, zirconia, ceramic and others.

Dental crowns can also be screwed onto implants, reproducing the same characteristics (shape and aesthetics) as lost natural teeth.

Spikes

Spikes are elements placed inside the root of a structurally compromised tooth, acting as accessories to retain a restoration. They are often used in devitalized teeth that have already suffered significant loss of tooth structure. In this way, the placement of intra-articular posts, by improving the retention and distribution of forces by the root, increases the prognosis and longevity of the rehabilitation of this type of tooth.

MALO Acrylic Bridge (MAB)

MAB is a fixed prosthesis on implants that aims to replace all the teeth in an arch. This dental prosthesis seeks to restore both the teeth and the soft tissues (artificial gums) through an acrylic system that surrounds a highly resistant titanium infrastructure.

MALO Ceramic Bridge (MCB)

The MCB is a fixed prosthesis on implants that is extremely advanced in terms of aesthetics, strength and technology for the rehabilitation of full arches. This type of prosthesis is the ultimate combination of biomedical engineering and technology. It offers patients a functional replica of the natural dentition with individualized ceramic dental crowns, mimicking lost teeth to a high degree of perfection.

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