Porcelain Filling and Prosthesis 

WHAT IS A PROSTHETIC TOOTH?
In general medicine, prosthesis refers to the artificial replacement of any deficiency in the human body or an organ or tissue that cannot fully fulfil its function. In the field of dentistry, when it comes to prosthesis (prosthetic tooth or denture), it is necessary to understand the artificial materials prepared for the purpose of restoring the teeth and surrounding tissues lost in the mouth for various reasons to the patient in terms of function, phonation and aesthetics.

Prosthodontics is the name of the branch of dentistry that deals with prosthetic teeth. A dentist specialised in this field is called a prosthodontist. Prosthodontics covers a wide area in the clinical practice of dentistry and is a branch of dentistry that includes art as well as health, using appropriate materials to correct the natural tooth shape or to replace missing teeth, restoring lost function, aesthetics and comfort.

 One of the reasons why prosthodontics covers a wide area in dentistry is that other treatments in dentistry end in a way that requires prosthodontic treatment. For example, it is necessary to cover a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment with a porcelain crown, to restore the implant made after tooth extraction with a porcelain crown or porcelain bridge, or to treat missing teeth after tooth extraction with partial or total prosthesis.

In addition, occlusal rehabilitation and treatment guidance in temporomandibular joint disorders are also within the scope of prosthodontics.

WHY ARE PROSTHETIC DENTAL TREATMENTS PERFORMED?

Excessive decay or loss of material in the teeth caused by other reasons may not be treated with filling, making prosthodontics mandatory. Or, if the teeth do not erupt developmentally or if there are teeth that have been extracted for various reasons, this creates gaps in the mouth. Prosthesis fills the gap in the mouth caused by lost teeth and teeth. 

Tooth deficiencies cause difficulty in eating, malnutrition, stomach and digestive system disorders due to chewing problems. The individual becomes unable to taste what he/she eats.

Lack of teeth can change the position of the teeth, decay and gingival disorders may occur. Oral health deteriorates. It may cause joint problems such as pain in the jaw joint, voice and movement disorders.

Speech is an indispensable element of our social life. One of the most important elements of speech is teeth. When teeth are missing or missing, some letters are difficult to pronounce. For example, when saying the letters D and T, the tip of the tongue must touch the palatal surface of the upper incisors. 

Lack of teeth causes a feeling of old age in the individual. It causes psychological problems such as loss of self-confidence, shyness, inability to smile and unhappiness.

With prosthetic teeth, lost lip, cheek support, bite defects, speech function, chewing function and aesthetic appearance are restored. Individuals who have to live with missing or deformed and discoloured teeth and who have forgotten to smile are supported psychologically. It is aimed to improve the quality of life of people with prostheses. 

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PROSTHESIS?
Although dental prostheses are classified from various angles, the most appropriate classification is the classification of prosthetic teeth into three groups according to the number, location and condition of the remaining teeth. 

1.Fixed Prostheses (Crown-Bridge Prostheses) 2.Removable Prostheses (Partial or Complete Prostheses) 3.Implant Prostheses (Fixed or Removable Prostheses)