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A dental prosthesis is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth, a broken tooth, or an infected tooth. A dental prosthesis can be fixed or removable.
A fixed dental prosthesis (dental implant, dental bridge, tooth crown, dental veneers) is permanently fixed in the mouth, while a removable dental prosthesis (denture) has to be removed and cleaned daily.
A fixed dental prosthesis is better and stronger than a removable dental prosthesis. But it is more expensive. A dental prosthesis is also called Artificial teeth, Fake teeth, and False teeth.
Dental prostheses are of two types:
A fixed dental prosthesis is permanently fixed in the mouth. It is made from zirconia or porcelain ceramic. It is very strong and does
not break easily. Its life is 15+ years. It costs more than a removable dental prosthesis.
Read more about dental bridge, dental implant, tooth crown, and dental veneers.
A removable dental prosthesis has to be removed daily. It is made from acrylic plastic material. It is weaker than a fixed dental
prosthesis. Its life is 5-7 years. It costs less than a fixed dental prosthesis.
Read more about removable denture, full denture, and partial denture.
A CAD / CAM (Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing) machine is used to manufacture tooth crown, dental veneers, Lumineers, and dental bridge from zirconia (ceramic) material. This machine has high accuracy and is completely automatic.
An intra-oral scanner takes a 3D image of the mouth. This 3D image is directly sent to the CAD / CAM machine that makes tooth crown, dental veneers, Lumineers, and dental bridge from zirconia (ceramic) material, that fits perfectly on the tooth.
Treatment |
Cost in USA |
Cost outside of USA |
|---|---|---|
Dental Implant without Tooth Crown | $ 1680 / tooth | $ 220 / tooth |
Tooth Crown (Zirconia) | $ 1260 / tooth | $ 80 / tooth |
Tooth Crown (Porcelain) | $ 840 / tooth | $ 60 / tooth |
Dental Bridge (Zirconia) | $ 1260 / tooth | $ 80 / tooth |
Dental Veneers (Porcelain) | $ 1260 / tooth | $ 80 / tooth |
Dental Veneers (Lumineers) | $ 1260 / tooth | $ 80 / tooth |
Partial Denture | $ 90 / tooth | $ 10 / tooth |
Complete Denture for Whole Mouth | $ 90 X 28 = $ 2520 | $ 10 X 28 = $ 280 |
Root Canal Treatment | $ 1050 / tooth | $ 60 / tooth |
Bone Graft or Sinus Lift Surgery | $ 1260 / tooth | $ 80 / tooth |
Question: Is a dental treatment painful?
Answer: No, it is a completely painless procedure.
Question: Do you use anesthesia to reduce pain?
Answer: Yes, anesthesia is used to numb the mouth. You will be fully awake during the treatment and you will not feel any pain in the mouth.
Question: How many days are required for a dental treatment?
Answer: The time required depends on the dental treatment.
Question: How long does a dental prosthesis last?
Answer: Life of a dental prosthesis depends on the type of prosthesis.
Question: What if I do not get a dental prosthesis?
Answer: If the empty space left by an extracted tooth is not filled by a dental prosthesis, then it will cause other teeth to fall soon. See the effects of a missing tooth on other teeth here.
Question: Does a dental prosthesis require regular cleaning?
Answer: Yes, a dental prosthesis require regular cleaning.
Question: Does a dental prosthesis look like a natural tooth?
Answer: Yes, it looks like a natural tooth because the color of dental prosthesis matches with your other natural teeth.
