Prosthodontics

Our aim is to bring together function, appearance and ease of cleaning. During planning, we discuss the benefits and limitations of the available options, suitable materials and the steps towards your definitive restoration.

We begin by assessing the remaining teeth, their supporting tissues and your bite. We also consider the space available, the appearance of your smile, speech and daily cleaning.

Where necessary, restorative, root canal, periodontal, orthodontic or surgical treatment is completed first. We coordinate these steps within one overall treatment plan.

A crown covers a prepared tooth to restore its shape. We consider a crown when the condition of the tooth calls for this type of restoration.

Before treatment, we assess the remaining tooth structure, roots, supporting tissues and biting forces. The crown’s shape, colour and material are chosen to meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth and is supported by suitable natural teeth or implants.

Whether a bridge is appropriate depends on the position and condition of its supports, the size of the gap and your bite. Planning also takes account of access for cleaning around the supporting teeth or implants and underneath the bridge.

Partial and complete dentures can replace several or all missing teeth. You remove them yourself for cleaning and maintenance.

We select the type of denture and how it is supported according to the remaining teeth and tissues. We discuss stability, function, the adjustment period and what you can expect from treatment.

Implants can support individual crowns, bridges and a range of options for replacing all teeth in a jaw. Depending on the clinical conditions, these may be fixed restorations or removable dentures.

We plan implant placement and the final restoration together, from the position and distribution of implants to the finished teeth. Particular attention is given to function, the relationship with the surrounding tissues and access for cleaning.

When included in the treatment plan, temporary restorations play an important role. They can help us assess tooth shape, bite, speech and the appearance of your smile before the definitive restoration is made.

The definitive restoration is made once the necessary preparatory treatment has been completed and the clinical conditions have been assessed.

We choose materials according to the type and span of the restoration, the space available, the forces it will need to withstand and the desired appearance.

No single material is best for every situation. Our recommendation reflects the clinical conditions and the intended function of the restoration, and we will explain the alternatives.

Restorations need daily cleaning and regular check-ups. We will show you how to clean around your teeth, implants and restorations, and recommend suitable oral hygiene aids.

At check-ups, we assess the supporting tissues, the stability of the restoration and your bite. Identifying changes early allows us to plan any necessary adjustments in good time.