Some small science popularization of porcelain teeth

First of all, let’s talk about the very common way to restore missing teeth-porcelain bridge. So, what is the setting method of this kind of porcelain teeth? To put it simply, the normal teeth on both sides of the edentulous area are ground smaller to form an abutment, and then a porcelain bridge restoration that integrates the crown and pontic body is placed. To put it simply, if one tooth is missing, two good teeth need to be ground, and three teeth should be worn for restoration.

Porcelain bridge is a kind of fixed denture (fixed bridge) in stomatology. Compared with traditional removable denture restoration, it has very significant advantages, such as good convenience, no need to take off and wear every day, good color and stability, and no discoloration. No foreign body sensation, strong chewing function, etc., but it also has significant disadvantages, that is, potential acute or chronic pulp irritation symptoms after normal teeth (living pulp) are ground down, and long-term complications that are not completely controllable Disease, pulp source infection and periapical lesions make it difficult to deal with later. Once a problem occurs, three teeth will be involved. After the crown is removed or the tooth is extracted, more teeth will be ground to make a longer bridge, forming a vicious circle.

So, besides porcelain bridge, is there no better way to repair it? I can answer very seriously and definitely: Yes. That's dental implants! In the past ten years, due to its mature and stable technology, dental implants have been recognized by the stomatology community as the first choice for the restoration of conventional missing teeth. And dental clinics have been carried out one after another. The principle of dental implant is to implant an artificial tooth root (pure titanium) in the alveolar bone of the edentulous area through surgery. Teeth are completely harmless.

With the improvement of people's living standards and the long-term planning and demand for oral health, it is necessary and has the right to fully obtain and weigh the various methods of oral restoration and their advantages and disadvantages. As an implant surgery, dental implant also has its indications and risks, and there are even failure cases, which are related to factors such as the bone condition of the edentulous area and the sensitivity of the dentist's technique. Therefore, it is necessary to objectively evaluate and introduce all restoration methods Its pros and cons are the responsible attitude of a qualified dentist to patients.