Cost of Dentures

Fixed Partial Denture: Metal Coping

Prosthodontist — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:30:44 +0000

Porcelain fused to metal dental crowns have the following layers: enamel, body dentin, gingival dentin, opaque and metal coping. About Metal Coping Metal Coping Properties Metal and porcelain must have compatible melting temperature and coefficient of thermal expansion. Characteristics 1. Metal must have a melting range above porcelain. 2. It should have resistance to sag. [...]

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Removable Partial Denture: Equipoise Clasp

Prosthodontist — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:09:12 +0000

Equipoise Clasp was designed by Roach in 1930. Roach concepts on Equipoise were later modified by European and North American dentists giving us similar clasps concepts with other names. The Equipoise, is designed for use on the palatal / lingual surface of the abutment. In Equipoise concept, the dentist must place an element of support, [...]

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Conventional Complete Dentures

Prosthodontist — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:54:51 +0000

Conventional complete dentures are made by taking accurate impressions of maxillary and mandibular denture bearing areas and associated structures. Complete dentures replace all of the natural dentition and associated structures of the maxilla or mandible. It is entirely supported by tissues – mucous membrane, connective tissues and underlying bone. Four Essentials for the Efficient Functioning [...]

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Tooth Reduction for Fixed Partial Denture

Prosthodontist — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:52:32 +0000

Tooth Reduction Amount of Preparation in Tooth Preparation for Fixed Partial Denture Type of Restoration Facial Reduction Lingual Reduction Incisal / Occlusal Reduction Acrylic Jacket Crown 0.75 – 1mm shoulder 0.75 – 1mm shoulder 1.5 – 2mm or 2/3 of the incisal 3rd Type of Restoration Facial Reduction Lingual Reduction Incisal / Occlusal Reduction Porcelain [...]

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All Ceramic Fixed Partial Dentures

Prosthodontist — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:54:05 +0000

Porcelain, resins and porcelain fused to metal are the classical and most often used materials in fixed partial prosthodontics. The teeth and presently – dental implants, used as support gives us very adequate prosthodontic rehabilitation. The patients’ need for esthetically sound dental treatment, along with the desire of dentists in search of better prosthodontic solutions, [...]

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Removable Partial Denture: Extracoronal Attachment

Prosthodontist — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:01:54 +0000

Extracoronal Attachment is a type of precision attachment which involves two parts. The first half has a ball joint cantilevered from the abutment unit. The second part, is housed within the one piece casting framework. The attachment may involve a spring or an O ring or a similar component. The attachment compensates for the differential [...]

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IPS e.max Veneers – Lithium Disilicate Veneers

Prosthodontist — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:55:13 +0000

Veneer is a thin tooth shaped glass ceramics facing luted to the underlying tooth structure using a filled resin. Veneers, also known as laminates, are usually done for esthetic purposes – to mask discoloration and to correct malformations of tooth shape, spacing and tooth chipping. Ceramic Veneers, in general, have the following advantages: It offers [...]

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Fixed-Fixed Partial Denture

Temporary Removable Partial Denture

Prosthodontist — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:19:55 +0000

Temporary Removable Partial Dental Prosthesis is incorporated into a total denture treatment plan for various reasons. Temporary removable partial dentures are typically made of acrylic resin with wire retention and may include other components to provide support. Sometimes replacement of missing teeth is necessary for short period of time such as for the sake of [...]

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Flexible Dentures

Prosthodontist — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:28:59 +0000

Flexible dentures are becoming very popular nowadays. They are marketed as permanent, unbreakable and retentive restorations. Flexible dentures cost is higher than traditional removable partial dentures, but many patients pay that extra because of esthetics. Dentures with flexible framework are undeniably more esthetically pleasing than dentures with metal framework. Another property of Flexible partial denture [...]

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Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown

Prosthodontist — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:48:52 +0000

Porcelain fused to metal crowns are constructed in metal alloy with porcelain fused to either all or most of its surface. PBC, also known as ceramics fused to metal dental crown is indicated in situations whrere a stronger restoration is needed, such as the presence of minimal interocclusal clearance. Compared to all ceramics dental crowns, [...]

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