MEGAPLANT DENTAL CLINIC
Prosthodontics
PROSTHODONTICS
What is prosthetic treatment?
A treatment that restores damaged teeth to their original function and shape. Inlays or crowns are selected according to the extent and location of the damage.
TYPES
Chosen by the extent of damage
01
Inlay — partial restoration
Fills only the area where decay was removed, in gold, resin or ceramic.
02
Crown — full coverage
When damage is extensive, the whole tooth is covered — gold, PFM, zirconia and more.
MATERIALS
Materials compared
| Material | Features |
|---|---|
| Gold inlay | With physical properties similar to natural teeth, it has high biocompatibility and can be used for a long time even when the damaged area is large. |
| Resin inlay | It has excellent adhesion, a reasonable cost, and a color similar to that of natural teeth. |
| Ceramic inlay | With good strength it is stable, and its color is similar to natural teeth, giving an aesthetic advantage. |
| Zirconia crown | Having the highest strength among tooth-colored materials, it is the most widely used recently. |
| PFM crown | The exterior is natural tooth-colored ceramic, while the inside is an alloy that withstands impact. |
| All-ceramic | Mainly used for aesthetic treatment of the front teeth, it offers excellent results with a color identical to natural teeth. |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- 충치나 파절로 손상된 치아의 형태와 씹는 기능을 인레이·크라운·브릿지 등으로 되살릴 때 시행합니다.
- 치아 위치, 씹는 힘, 심미 요구를 고려해 지르코니아·세라믹·골드 중 환자에게 맞는 재료를 함께 정합니다.
- 구강 위생 관리와 정기검진 상태에 따라 달라지며, 꾸준히 관리하면 오래 사용할 수 있습니다.