What is a dental prosthesis?
A dental prosthesis replaces one or more missing teeth to restore function (chewing, speech) and an appearance close to natural teeth. Modern dentistry offers several types: fixed, removable and implant-supported. Some patients do not want, or are not able, to replace their teeth with implants; a removable denture is then an option. The choice depends on how many teeth are missing, the condition of the remaining teeth and your expectations.
- Fixed: does not come out (crowns, bridges)
- Removable: taken out for daily cleaning
- On implants: more stable
- Designed around the shape of your mouth
