Prosthetic Dentistry
Prosthetic treatments are provided by specialist dentists to restore chewing, speech and aesthetic problems caused by tooth loss.
Appointments can be booked via MHRS: call centre 182, www.mhrs.gov.tr or the MHRS mobile application.
What Is a Prosthesis?
Prostheses are artificial teeth and tissues prepared to restore the function and appearance of teeth lost for various reasons. Prosthetic treatment improves chewing and speech and increases quality of life.
Types of Prostheses
- Fixed prostheses: crowns and bridges cemented to the teeth; they cannot be removed by the patient.
- Complete dentures: applied when no teeth remain in the jaw.
- Partial dentures: applied in partially edentulous jaws, supported by the remaining teeth.
- Precision attachment prostheses: prostheses with retainers that are not visible from outside.
After Treatment
- Sensitivity or pain may occur in the first days.
- Avoid hard foods at first.
- Maintain regular oral hygiene.
- Do not adjust removable dentures yourself; consult your dentist.
- Remove removable dentures at night and keep them in a container of water.
- Rinse removable dentures with water after meals and brush them at least once a day; do not use abrasive products.
Our Doctors
- Uzm. Dt. Niler Özdemir Akkuş
- Uzm. Dt. Arzu Arzuman
- Uzm. Dt. Gökçen Okan
- Uzm. Dt. İlke Sarı
- Uzm. Dt. Mahir Çataltepe
- Uzm. Dt. Mehmet Toprakbastı
🦷 Prosthodontic Treatment
Prosthodontic treatments at our hospital are provided by specialist dentists to resolve chewing, speech and aesthetic problems caused by tooth loss.
Appointments can be booked via MHRS: call centre 182, www.mhrs.gov.tr or the MHRS mobile application.
ℹ️ What Is a Prosthesis?
Prostheses are artificial teeth and tissues prepared to restore the function and appearance of teeth lost for various reasons. Prosthetic treatment improves chewing, makes speech easier and improves quality of life.
📋 Types of Prostheses
- Fixed prostheses: crowns and bridges cemented to the teeth, which the patient cannot remove
- Complete dentures: used when there are no teeth left in the mouth
- Partial dentures: used in partially edentulous mouths, supported by the remaining teeth
- Precision-attachment prostheses: prostheses with attachments that are not visible from outside, offering better aesthetics
🔩 Crowns and Bridges
To place these prostheses, a small amount of tooth structure is removed (tooth preparation). They are cemented to the teeth and cannot be removed by the patient.
- Bridge: a fixed prosthesis replacing missing teeth, supported by the neighbouring teeth
- Crown: a fixed prosthesis covering a tooth that has lost structure
⚠️ After Treatment
- Sensitivity and pain may occur in the first days.
- Avoid hard foods.
- Keep up regular oral hygiene.
- The average lifespan of a prosthesis is about 5 years.
🔄 Removable Dentures
These are dentures that the patient can put in and take out.
- The adaptation period varies from person to person.
- Speaking and chewing may be difficult at first.
- Temporary nausea may occur.
- Do not make any adjustments to the denture yourself; consult your dentist.
- Once the initial complaints have passed, remove the dentures at night and keep them in a container of water.
🧼 Cleaning Removable Dentures
- Rinse with water after meals.
- Clean with a suitable brush at least once a day.
- Do not use abrasive products.
- Regular dental check-ups are recommended.
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