Fixed Prosthetics

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Types of Fixed Prosthetics:

1. Dental Crown:

   • Description: A crown is a cap that helps restore the shape, aesthetics, and strength of a tooth. It also protects damaged teeth from cavities or previous trauma.
   • Materials: 
     Metal – Porcelain
     Zirconia
     Zirconia – Porcelain
     E-Max

2. Metal-Porcelain Crown:

   • Description: This is a crown with an internal metal structure for strength, while the outer layer is covered with porcelain.
   • Benefit: The combination of metal and porcelain provides durability and aesthetics, making it suitable for teeth that require high strength.

3. Zirconia Crown:

   • Description: A zirconia crown is one of the most modern and aesthetic options in fixed prosthetics. It is highly durable and closely resembles the natural color of teeth. Benefit: The zirconia crown is very strong and has a natural appearance, making it suitable for front and visible teeth.

4. E-Max Veneer:

   • Description: E-Max veneers are a special type of porcelain veneers that provide a natural look and are highly durable. They are used to cover the surface of front teeth to improve the appearance of discolored, fragile, misaligned, or chipped teeth.
   • Benefit: They are strong, durable, and have a natural color, making them ideal for visible front teeth in a smile.

5. Crown on Dental Implants:

   • Description: This is a crown placed on a dental implant, which is inserted into the jawbone to support the crown. This treatment is used when a tooth is lost, and a functional and aesthetic replacement is needed.
   • Benefit: The implant provides a stable and long-lasting replacement for missing teeth and is more durable and natural compared to removable dentures.