Restorations applied to restore teeth in case of tooth/teeth loss, decay, wear and fracture, or material loss due to old restorations, fixed by the dentist, and which the patient cannot insert or remove, are called "FIXED RESTORATIONS". Fixed restorations include procedures such as crowns, bridges, inlay-onlay fillings and laminates. Fixed restorations; As a preventive treatment to prevent the teeth that have undergone root canal treatment from breaking in the future, to eliminate the extreme sensitivity you feel due to invisible cracks in your teeth, in case of broken teeth or fillings, in the presence of excessive decay, for cosmetic and aesthetic purposes (resulting from your concerns about the color, form and alignment of your teeth), Insufficiency in chewing due to incompatible closing with the opposing jaw, worn teeth due to non-functional habits (pen biting, nail biting, etc.), teeth planned to be clasped in removable dentures, for connection in sensitive dentures, tooth fractures resulting from accidents, bridge dentures of lost teeth. Replacement (at least two suitable teeth adjacent to the toothless area is required for this) is another type of treatment applied in occlusion treatment in order to spread the chewing load on each tooth, and in partial restorations (inlay, onlay) made with porcelain of teeth with excessive material loss.
Fixed prostheses consist of the following treatment methods:
Crown: It is a covering made to provide the form and function closest to the natural tooth. This treatment is necessary when the tooth cannot be treated with a filling. Treatment usually requires removing some dental tissue from the tooth. It can be made with different materials according to the aesthetic and function expectations of the patient.
Bridge: It is a series of crowns made to replace an extracted tooth or teeth with an artificial tooth. A bridge requires covering at least two teeth adjacent to the edentulous area. Alternative treatments to bridges for patients who do not want their natural and healthy teeth to be covered: These are removable partial dentures or, if the case is appropriate, implant-supported crowns/bridges. Bridges are made of similar materials as crowns. Fixed prostheses (crowns and bridges) The accepted international lifespan of these is 7 years. However, this period may change with personal care and regular physician check-ups.
Why do I need a crown or bridge?
The gaps in your teeth not only look ugly, but also At the same time, it can cause a lot of damage to the surrounding teeth and put more pressure on them, and sometimes it can disrupt the closing relationship of the jaw and cause problems in the lower jaw joints. Prosthetic plans designed in the form of crowns or bridges are made by cutting from natural teeth.
Inlay/onlay: They are restorations applied to teeth with material loss when a direct filling cannot be placed on the tooth, depending on the state of material loss. These are porcelain fillings that are in the color and form of the tooth, are adhered to or on the tooth with special tooth-colored adhesives, and are prepared in the laboratory.
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