Learn about fixed dental prostheses, their prices, and their most important types

Fixed dental prostheses and their prices, with the loss of teeth, the patient loses his ability to smile or eat better, which causes annoyance, lack of confidence, and therefore doctors try to provide the best restorative treatments for patients in order to get a guaranteed result and at the lowest prices, including fixed dental prostheses that we will talk about during this article.

Fixed dental prostheses and their prices

Fixed dental prostheses are one of the important therapeutic restorative procedures in the field of dentistry, which is to replace missing or damaged teeth with artificial ones, and are used to restore teeth to their natural appearance and basic functions of chewing and chewing food. In the following paragraphs, we will learn about types of fixed dental prostheses and their costs.

Do fixed dental prostheses have the appearance of natural teeth?

Yes, fixed prostheses give teeth a natural appearance similar to the adjacent natural teeth, when choosing the appropriate type of fixed prosthesis and the materials used in its preparation, and the extent to which the patient cares for it during the installation period. Therefore, it is an ideal candidate for patients suffering from tooth loss.

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Types of dental prostheses

Dental prostheses are one of the important areas in dentistry, which are divided into many types, including:

Fixed prostheses

It is one of the most famous and widely used types of prostheses, which are characterized by their stability and are procedures that have several types, the most famous of which are:

• Fixed bridge prosthesis: It is one of the important therapeutic procedures in the field of prostheses, which is used in case of loss of one or more teeth. It is a procedure consisting of a prosthesis made of certain materials in which the affected or missing teeth are replaced with artificial ones that resemble natural adjacent teeth and perform their main functions, and their installation requires the presence of adjacent natural teeth in order to support the implanted tooth.
• Crown dental prosthesis: It is one of the most important compensatory therapeutic procedures in the field of prostheses. It is a procedure in which a cover or cover is installed on the entire affected tooth. It consists of materials characterized by their rigidity that withstand the pressure of grinding and chewing processes, and their resemblance to adjacent natural teeth, and is used to support teeth and keep them for long periods instead of extracting them.

Removable prostheses

• Partial dentures: It is one of the therapeutic procedures performed by doctors in case of tooth loss. It is a mold made of acrylic material that resembles natural teeth, and these dentures are easy to remove and install. To learn more about the steps of installing a partial denture click here.
• Full dentures: It is one of the most important compensatory therapeutic procedures used in the field of prostheses, which is characterized by ease of installation and removal. It is a set of molds made of acrylic material that is specifically prepared for the patient after taking measurements and dimensions of the teeth, and is used to compensate for the complete loss of a large number of teeth in one of the jaws.

Stages of fixed dental prosthesis procedure

The process of installing fixed teeth goes through several stages, namely:

• In the first stage, the doctor begins by examining the patient’s teeth and diagnosing them accurately in order to identify damaged teeth and determine the appropriate treatment for them.
• The patient undergoes a number of diagnostic procedures on the teeth and mouth by means of x-rays and on the jaw bones by means of CT scans to ensure that there are no other problems in the teeth.
• If there is any problem in the teeth, whether decay or gum inflammation, it must be treated before the prosthesis is installed.
• In the second stage, the doctor thoroughly cleans the teeth in order to get rid of bacteria and tartar.
• Take measurements and dimensions of the teeth in order to send them to the lab to prepare the selected prosthesis.
• The patient is injected with a local anesthetic on the affected tooth and the surrounding area.
• The doctor removes a layer of tooth enamel in order to fix the prosthesis.
• The abutment and prosthesis are installed after making sure they match the size, shape and color with the patient.
• The doctor provides a set of advice on caring for teeth and prostheses after the procedure.

Candidates for fixed dental prosthesis surgery

Fixed dental prosthesis surgery is one of the important procedures that doctors resort to in cases of the following patients:

1. In case the patient has lost a tooth or a number of teeth.
2. In case the teeth are exposed to deformities and fractures as a result of collision with something solid.
3. Deterioration of dental health and loss due to aging.
4. In case of tooth decay that led to erosion of the tooth and injury to the tooth nerve.
5. If tooth implant surgery is not suitable for the patient.

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What are the problems of fixed dental prosthesis?

Despite the many advantages of fixed dental prostheses, they may have some problems, such as:

1. The patient may suffer from tooth sensitivity due to cold teeth, especially when consuming cold and hot drinks.
2. Allergic reactions for patients with hypersensitivity to some of the materials used in the preparation of the prosthesis.
3. The prosthesis may change color due to patient neglect of cleaning it.
4. Sometimes, especially in the first days, the patient may suffer from gum inflammation and swelling, causing some short-term pain.

Pain after fixed dental prosthesis

Sometimes the patient may suffer from some pain after the installation of fixed teeth, and although the matter is rare, it may occur due to some factors such as gum inflammation, swelling or bacterial infection in the mouth. In all cases, that pain does not last long, as its duration ranges from 3 to 7 days, at which point the patient takes some painkillers and antibiotics to reduce pain and finally disappears.

Tips to be followed to reduce problems of fixed dental prostheses

The doctor provides some advice to patients after installing fixed teeth in order to preserve them and avoid any special problems with them, including:

1. A daily routine for cleaning the teeth must be established.
2. Choosing a soft and thin bristled toothbrush to move between and thoroughly clean the teeth.
3. Using toothpaste containing substances such as fluoride that protect teeth from decay.
4. Using dental floss after each meal to get rid of food residues between the teeth.
5. Gargling with a good mouthwash containing substances to kill bacteria and prevent their spread and appearance.
6. Stop smoking, chewing tobacco and nicotine.
7. Avoid sparkling drinks that contain caffeine.
8. Refrain from eating hard, rubbery foods that contain high levels of starches and sugars.
9. Stop the habit of biting nails with teeth or opening things with them.

Results of dental prosthesis procedure

Dental prosthesis surgery is one of the most important and successful guaranteed procedures. After completion of the installation, the patient notices a feeling of comfort when eating and chewing food well, improving the appearance of the teeth, especially if they were the front teeth, as they resemble the adjacent teeth, and also protects the bones of the jaw from weakness and erosion that may result from The void that the prosthesis filled.

What are the alternatives to fixed dental prostheses?

Although fixed prostheses are distinctive procedures that are suitable for all patients, they may sometimes not be suitable for some, so they resort to special alternatives, such as tooth implantation surgery.

Tooth implant surgery is a surgical procedure in which missing teeth are compensated with artificial ones. They are equipped with rigid materials that make them withstand the functions of teeth from pressure, chewing and grinding food, and resemble adjacent natural teeth. Tooth implantation has some conditions for its implementation, such as jaw bone strength and tooth and mouth diseases freedom from any other diseases.

What is the average lifespan of fixed prostheses?

Although the period during which the prosthesis remains varies from patient to patient, the average lifespan of fixed prostheses for the patient can be monitored in normal cases, ranging from 10 to 15 years, but this period is affected by many factors, including:

• Quality of materials selected in prosthesis manufacture.
• Type of prosthesis chosen.
• Patient’s skill and skill in prosthesis.
• Extent to which the patient cares for the prosthesis.

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What are the prices of fixed dental prostheses?

Tooth prosthesis is one of the most important procedures characterized by low cost in Egypt, as the cost of Emax dental prosthesis ranges between 1900 to 5000 Egyptian pounds, while the cost of zirconia dental prostheses ranges between 2500 to 4500 Egyptian pounds, while the cost of porcelain prosthesis blended with metal ranges between 1500 to 2500 Egyptian pounds per tooth, but these prices are not fixed due to their being affected by many factors, including:

• The expertise and skill of the specialist doctor in diagnosing and installing teeth.
• Number of teeth that need to be installed.
• Diagnostic procedures that the patient undergoes to ensure the safety and health of the teeth before installation.
• Quality of materials selected for preparing and manufacturing the prosthesis.
• The technology used in the prosthesis procedure.
• Other therapeutic procedures that the patient may need to perform before the prosthesis.
• Type of prosthesis chosen for the procedure according to the patient’s condition.

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