AESTHETIC PROSTHESIS
Aesthetic Prosthetics
AESTHETIC PROSTHESIS
What are aesthetic prosthetics?
A treatment that restores both function and a natural appearance by covering or filling damaged or discoloured teeth with tooth-coloured materials such as all-ceramic and zirconia.
- Prosthetics protect the toothA prosthetic treatment protects a tooth weakened by decay, fracture or root canal treatment by covering or filling it with an artificial material.
- Close to the natural toothAesthetic prosthetics additionally aim to match the colour, translucency and form closely to the natural tooth.
- Ceramic, without metalBecause ceramic-based materials are used without metal, there is less of the dark shadow appearing at the gum margin.
MATERIALS
Choosing the material
The material is decided according to the site, the amount of remaining tooth structure, the chewing force and whether bruxism is present. In some cases different materials are planned for the front teeth and the molars.
| Material | Characteristics and use |
|---|---|
| All-ceramic | With excellent translucency and colour expression, it is used mainly in areas where aesthetics matter, such as the front teeth. Light transmits through it much as it does through a natural tooth. |
| Zirconia | Its high strength makes it suitable for molars and bridges that bear a strong chewing load. More recently, zirconia with increased translucency is also used for the front teeth. |
| Inlay / onlay | A method in which only the damaged portion is filled with ceramic rather than covering the whole tooth. More of the healthy tooth structure can be preserved. |
DIGITAL
The digital prosthetic workflow
At MEGAPLANT Dental Clinic Seodaemun, the restoration is designed on the basis of digital data from an intraoral scanner.
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Intraoral scan
An intraoral scanner captures the tooth form as digital data.
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Digital design
The restoration is designed on the basis of that data.
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Machined in-house
The CEREC Primemill chairside milling unit in our in-house dental lab can machine inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges on site.
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Shorter, adjusted on the spot
Where the conditions are suitable, we aim to shorten the fabrication period and adjust colour and form directly in the treatment room.
Where conditions are suitableZirconia requires a sintering process, so whether it can be completed on the same day varies from case to case.
PROCESS
Treatment process
We check the extent of tooth damage and the occlusion, and decide on the material and method.
The tooth is prepared by the amount of space the restoration requires, and the form is recorded by intraoral scan.
The digitally designed restoration is produced through in-house milling or a laboratory process.
Where a fabrication period is required, a temporary restoration protects the tooth.
After checking the colour and the bite, the restoration is bonded and the chewing sensation adjusted.
CARE
Care and maintenance
For long-lasting restorations
- If plaque builds up at the margin between the restoration and the gum, gum inflammation or secondary decay may develop, so brushing and flossing are important.
- Very hard foods such as ice and hard candy can cause ceramic to fracture.
- If you grind your teeth, please ask us about a night guard.
- At regular check-ups we examine the bond and the occlusion.
Aesthetic Prosthetics Consultation
We provide individual guidance on the material, fabrication method and expected timeframe suited to the condition of your teeth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 앞니처럼 투명감이 중요한 부위는 올세라믹, 씹는 힘이 큰 어금니는 지르코니아를 주로 고려합니다. 부위와 교합, 이갈이 여부에 따라 의료진이 함께 정합니다.
- 원내 기공실의 밀링 장비로 제작 기간을 줄이는 것을 목표로 하지만, 재료와 케이스에 따라 소결 등 추가 과정이 필요할 수 있습니다. 진단 후 예상 기간을 안내드립니다.
- 지르코니아는 강도가 높아 어금니에도 사용됩니다. 다만 얼음처럼 매우 단단한 것을 습관적으로 씹으면 어떤 재료든 파절될 수 있어 주의가 필요합니다.
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