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Fixed prosthodontics

Fixed prosthodontics is the branch of prosthodontics that focuses on dental prosthesis that are permanently affixed (fixed). Crowns, bridges (fixed dentures), inlays, onlays, and veneers are some examples of indirect dental restorations. Prosthodontists are dentists who have completed training in this specialty that has been recognized by academic institutes. Fixed prosthodontics can be used to reconstruct single or many teeth, spanning tooth loss areas. The main advantages of fixed prosthodontics over direct restorations are improved strength in big restorations and the possibility to build an aesthetic-looking tooth. The concepts utilised to select the suitable repair, as with any dental restoration, include consideration of the materials to be used, the level of tooth destruction, the orientation and placement of the tooth, and the condition of neighboring teeth A good source of information about this subject can be found at The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry A large amount of tooth structure is removed irreversibly during crown preparation. All restorations have impaired structural and functional integrity when compared to healthy, natural tooth structure. As a result, if a dental practitioner does not recommend it, crowning a tooth is probably not a good idea. Dentists trained at different institutions in different times and countries may have varied ways of treatment planning and case selection, resulting in varying treatment recommendations. Traditionally, crown and bridge work requires more than one visit, and the extra time necessary for the procedure can be a drawback; nevertheless, the improved benefits of such ainvolvetion will generally outweigh these factors. When preparing a tooth for a crown, the preparation should, ideally, exist entirely in the enamel. As elaborated on below, the amount of tooth structure required to be removed will depend on the material(s) being used to restore the tooth. If the tooth is to be restored with a full gold crown, the restoration need only be .

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Prothésiste dentaire
Un prothésiste dentaire ou technicien dentaire est un professionnel chargé d'élaborer un appareillage destiné à la restauration et au rétablissement fonctionnel et esthétique du système de manducation dans le domaine de l'odontologie. Ces appareillages peuvent être des prothèses dentaires fixes unitaires, couramment nommées couronnes, des prothèses dentaires fixes plurales, couramment nommées bridges ou ponts au Canada, des prothèses amovibles partielles ou totales (complètes), couramment nommées dentier, ou encore des appareils d'orthodontie.
Inlays and onlays
In dentistry, inlays and onlays are used to fill cavities, and then cemented in place in the tooth. This is an alternative to a direct restoration, made out of composite, amalgam or glass ionomer, that is built up within the mouth.Inlays and onlays are used in molars or premolars, when the tooth has experienced too much damage to support a basic filling, but not so much damage that a crown is necessary. The key comparison between them is the amount and part of the tooth that they cover.
Removable partial denture
A removable partial denture (RPD) is a denture for a partially edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons and who cannot have a bridge (a fixed partial denture) for any reason, such as a lack of required teeth to serve as support for a bridge (i.e. distal abutments) or financial limitations. This type of prosthesis is referred to as a removable partial denture because patients can remove and reinsert it when required without professional help.
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