Installing a dental crown step by step A dental crown is nothing more than a prosthetic reconstruction used when a natural tooth is very damaged. It may also be used to improve the color and shape of the tooth. Crowns take the form of a cap placed on a filed-down tooth. Their task is to […]
How are dentures made step by step? As a result of chronic diseases, accidents, old age or insufficient oral hygiene, we may lose our natural teeth. Gaps in dentition should be filled as soon as possible. By filling them, we will be able to speak clearly and we will not
Most of us think we know how to clean teeth properly. But are we really doing it the correct way? Correct teeth cleaning allows not only to maintain a healthy smile. It also affects the functioning of the entire body. Caries can form in unclean teeth, and excess bacteria can cause gum disease and periodontitis. […]
Healing after tooth extractions with the use of PRF A tooth extraction is one of the procedures in the field of dental surgery, after which an empty tooth socket is left in the jaw bone. How quickly does it heal and what are the possible complications? In the following article, we describe the healing after […]
Dental bridges make it possible to replace missing teeth and are an alternative to crowns on implants and dentures. They allow patients not only to fully regain chewing functions, but also the aesthetics of their smile.
A ceramic crown is a tooth crown made partially or entirely of ceramic materials. It looks like a “cap” put on the natural crown of the tooth – i.e. the part of the tooth that we can see with the naked eye. Ceramic crowns are prosthetic restorations that are not only aesthetic, but also very […]
Crowns are used to rebuild a damaged tooth. They are classified as permanent dental prosthetic restorations. In this article, we present the different types of dental crowns. Types of dental crowns according to the extend of tooth reconstruction: partial crowns – they cover only a part of the crown of a natural tooth protective crowns […]
Veneers improve the appearance of the teeth by changing their color and slightly correcting their shape. They allow for the closure of interdental gaps and the elongation or widening of the teeth. What’s more, they are very durable – ceramic veneers can serve up to 10-15 years. However, their actual durability depends to a large […]
Missing tooth structure, caused by tooth decay or mechanical trauma should be replaced as soon as possible. Our dental clinic is visited by patients with tooth damages of various sizes. If a tooth is severely damaged, a composite filling may not last long enough and part of it may break off over time. At the […]
What are dental crowns made of? We often hear terms such as a ceramic or porcelain crown. But what is behind those names? What specific materials are the building blocks of porcelain for dental crowns and what materials are used besides porcelain? In this blog article, you will learn what materials dental crowns are made […]
Some patients will be instructed by the dentist to carry out a panoramic dental X-ray. The resulting image shows teeth, bones of the maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw), temporomandibular joints (TMJ), and maxillary sinuses. The X-ray is necessary in several cases. When and how should it be carried out?
Dental implant reconstruction consists of three parts: implants, abutments and prosthetic restorations mounted on them: crowns, bridges or prostheses. An implant is a screw that is placed in the bone below the gum level and replaces the natural root of the tooth. The crown on the implant replaces the missing natural tooth above the level […]
Dental crowns are used in the prosthodontic reconstruction of damaged teeth or as superstructures on implants to replace missing teeth. Crowns are a type of permanent dental prosthesis and have a similar durability to natural teeth. In order to prolong their lifespan, however, special attention should be paid to proper oral hygiene. Lack of hygiene […]
Modern dentistry allows both improving the aesthetics of existing teeth, as well as replacing lost teeth. There are many treatment options and their choice depends on the patient’s financial resources, as well as medical indications. These options include dental crowns and bridges. How do they differ and when can each of them be used?
PRF is an abbreviation for Platelet Rich Fibrin. It is a substance of natural origin, which supports quick regeneration of soft tissues, as well as bone tissues, after dental procedures. PRF is obtained from the patient’s venous blood, so it is an autologous and non-allergic substance. Blood is collected once, in the amount of ten […]
When we lose a tooth, there is a gap in the bite that should be filled as soon as possible. Front teeth are most often rebuilt for aesthetic reasons, but it is equally important to fill the gaps in the posterior teeth. Failure to rebuild the bite may lead to various problems that are usually […]
We have to admit at the outset that there is no clear answer to this question. The course of the integration process of the implant with the bone depends on many factors, including the individual predispositions of the patient. Usually, the integration of the implant in the lower jaw (mandible) may take only 3 months, […]
Dental crowns are an excellent way to restore an appealing appearance of teeth. They are used when a tooth is damaged by advanced caries, mechanical trauma or by root canal treatment. Thanks to crowns our teeth can look good and stay strong. When deciding to have a dental crown made, we often have many questions […]
Each of us would like to have healthy, beautiful and impeccably white teeth. Unfortunately not everyone has been blessed by nature with perfect teeth. Nowadays, however, we have yet more means to reconstruct damaged teeth. One of the ways is called the CEREC system and it is a 3D prosthodontics, which is becoming ever more […]
The optical impression is an excellent alternative to impressions taken with the use of special impression materials. In our dental clinic we have been using this method since 2010 when performing all works related to CAD / CAM technology: fully ceramic bridges, crowns, inlays, onlays and crowns on implants. In the article below, we will […]
