Dental Prostheses: Effective Solutions to Restore Function, Health, and Aesthetics

  Dental prostheses are highly effective solutions to restore oral function, health, and aesthetics for individuals who have lost teeth due to extraction, trauma, or oral diseases. Customized to meet each patient’s unique needs, prostheses are among the least invasive treatment options. Benefits include improved speech, restored smile aesthetics, and enhanced self-confidence.

   Types of Dental Prostheses:

• Complete Removable Dentures
  Recommended for patients who have lost all their teeth. Made from acrylic resin, these dentures are designed to fit the anatomy of the dental arches, allowing easy placement and removal. While stability during chewing can be a challenge, this can be improved with denture adhesives. These prostheses can be conventional or implant-supported (fixed protocol), providing greater comfort and security.

• Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
  Ideal for patients with some remaining natural teeth, partial dentures fill the gaps left by missing teeth and help maintain the position of existing ones. They typically include a metal framework, which may be visible and affect aesthetics.

• Fixed Partial Dentures (Bridges and Crowns)
  Bridges replace missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth, which must be prepared (filed down). Crowns fully cover and restore damaged teeth, commonly crafted in porcelain for optimal aesthetics and durability—especially suitable for heavily worn or extensively decayed teeth.

• Implant-Supported Complete Dentures (All-on-4/Protocolo)
  This durable and comfortable solution involves fixing the denture onto dental implants, which act as artificial roots, ensuring stability without the need for adhesives. The protocol can be performed immediately after implant placement or following the healing period (osseointegration). This technique delivers superior comfort, function, and confidence.

   At Salus Clinic, our multidisciplinary team of experienced dentists and prosthetic specialists delivers personalized, high-quality dental prosthesis treatments. Utilizing advanced technologies and premium materials, we restore function and beauty effectively and safely, helping you regain complete oral health and wellbeing.