Nowadays, there is a number of dental prosthetics methods. Different methods and materials are unutilized for this orthopedic procedure. Most pf patients and specialists working in this field have noticed that metal ceramic prosthodontics is the most appropriate option both from financial and functional viewpoint. These advantages contribute to the world-wide popularity of this material in this dentistry sector.
If a patient first comes across this procedure he/she should know the details of metal ceramic properties. Crowns made of this material look like a kind of caps made of metal, with external veneer of ceramic. Due to the two components combination metal ceramic features with high hardness.
Alongside with the crowns, prosthodontics can be performed by means of bridges performed of metal framework covered with ceramic. Metal base can be performed even of precious metals.
Metal Ceramic Prosthodonstics Advantages
Prosthodonstics industry is rapidly developing, therefore, the quality of the used metal ceramic material is constantly improving. The advantages of metal ceramic in prosthodontics are as follows:
- The natural tooth shade and structure imitation;
- The tooth surface does not get dim;
- But for allergy, it is perfectly accepted by the organism;
- It provides chewing function due to full reconstruction of the dental arch anatomy;
- It preserves hardness through its service life;
- It provides fast habituation to the crowns and the bridges;
- High wear resistance;
- Maximally full tooth cover to provide fully undamaged condition of the abutment tooth under the crown.
Steps of the Procedure
Metal Ceramic Prosthodonstics consists of several steps:
- Preparation and impression taking.
- Try-in.
- Job delivery.
Unless there is any complaint about the crown and its compatibility with the dental arch both on the patient’s and on the doctor’s part, it is fixed with special cement.
Contraindications
The only ineliminable contraindication is the allergic reaction to one of the used components. In this case, ceramic dental prosthetics is recommended.
The other contraindications to metal ceramic prosthetics can be eliminated by preliminary treatment, therefore, before such procedures a prosthodontist will suggest the patient all the possible options of functional and aesthetic tooth function restoration.
Approximate prices for metal ceramic prosthodontics can be found in our price-list. Appoint a visit to PRIZMA clinic in Kiev for examination and dentist’s consultation!
