Dental Prosthetics

What is a dental prosthesis and when is it needed?

When one or more teeth are lost, the problem goes beyond appearance. Missing teeth affect chewing, alter pronunciation, can cause the remaining teeth to shift and, over time, lead to a progressive loss of bone in the area. The sooner the lost tooth is replaced, the better for the rest of the mouth. Dental prosthetics are the solutions designed to replace those missing teeth, whether one, several or all of them. There are fixed, removable and implant-supported options, and the choice of one or another depends on the clinical situation of each patient, not on a price list. At our clinic, the first thing is to understand your case properly before recommending anything.

A well-made prosthesis goes unnoticed. It feels as if it had always been there.

• Every option in one place. We offer crowns, bridges, removable dentures and implant-supported prosthetics. We don’t refer you elsewhere: the diagnosis, the planning, the surgical phase if there are implants and the placement of the final prosthesis are all done here, with the same team from start to finish.
• A natural, aesthetic result. We work with high-quality materials that replicate the colour, shape and translucency of a natural tooth. The goal is for the result to be indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth. No teeth that ‘show’.
• A bespoke design for each patient. No two mouths are the same. We take precise measurements and plan each case individually. Before making the final prosthesis, we go through fitting stages to make sure the fit, the bite and the aesthetics are exactly right.
• Backed by our own diagnostic imaging. For cases that require it, we have CBCT and dental CT at the clinic itself. This lets us plan the placement of implants and the design of the prosthesis precisely before starting, with no surprises during treatment.

What types of prosthesis are there and which is right for your case?

Each solution has its own indications. Here is what we offer and the situation each option is intended for:

What is the process from the first visit to the final prosthesis?

The number of steps varies depending on the type of prosthesis, but we always follow the same philosophy: plan well before executing, and place nothing permanent without having verified that the result is right.

1. Initial assessment and diagnosis. We examine the state of your teeth, gums and bone. If necessary, we use our own diagnostic imaging technology (X-rays, CBCT or CT) to have all the information before planning. At this visit we already explain which options are viable for your case and why.
2. Personalised treatment plan. We present the options, the timings and a detailed quote before starting. Nothing is done without you having understood and approved it. If any prior treatment is needed (extraction, implant, periodontal treatment), we explain that at this stage too.
3. Preparation and taking measurements. We prepare the abutment teeth if necessary (shaping for crowns or bridges) or place the implants if the case requires it. We take precise measurements of your mouth so the laboratory makes the prosthesis with an exact fit.
4. Fitting the prosthesis. Before cementing or fixing anything permanently, we carry out a fitting in the mouth. We check the aesthetics, the fit, the bite and the comfort. If anything isn’t exactly as it should be, it’s corrected at this stage.
5. Final placement. Once we’ve confirmed everything is correct, we proceed with the final placement. We explain how to care for the prosthesis, what to expect during the first few days of adaptation and when to come back for the check-up.
6. Follow-up and maintenance. Prosthetics, like natural teeth, require regular check-ups. Over time they may need small adjustments. We carry out an active follow-up so your prosthesis keeps working and looking good in the long term.