Microprosthetics is a good way to correct a smile and maintain the functionality of the dentition with minimal invasive manipulations in the oral cavity.. Microprosthetics are usually recommended for those who do not have serious problems with the gums and teeth, but have minor smile defects..

Under what conditions is microprosthetics possible

• The presence of a diastema (the gap between the two upper front teeth) or any other noticeable gap that brings discomfort to the patient;

• Destruction by caries of a significant area of \u200b\u200bthe tooth up to pulpitis;

• The presence of chips, noticeable cracks;

• The presence of age spots (the result of fluorosis, bad habits, genetic predisposition);

• Slight curvature of the teeth;

• Noticeable yellowness or grayness that does not disappear after teeth whitening.

Types of microprosthetics.

The field of microprosthetics, in addition to prosthetics itself, also includes procedures such as mini-implantation and artistic restoration..

Mini-implantation implies the same process as in conventional implantation: bone preparation for abutment installation, healing, abutment insertion, implant placement. The only difference is that the width of conventional implants is 3.4-5.8 mm, while the width of their miniature models is only 1.8-3.3 mm..

Installing mini-implants takes the same time as conventional implants, but this procedure is beneficial for those who do not have enough jawbone to install a full-size model. Thus, unlike a traditional implant, the mini version requires only one appointment, some local anesthesia and no stitches..

Artistic restoration includes the installation of onlays and inlays on the surface of the teeth.. For example, sealing with a special gasket is used in the treatment of pulpitis, and if the canals of the tooth are damaged, then a pin must be installed that closes the canal and periodontal tissues from a new infection..

When the spacer is rammed, the tooth surface can be replaced with a ceramic alloy inlay. In order for the tab to perfectly repeat the shape of the old tooth, the doctor will take casts and send them to the laboratory. The onlay is attached to the tooth with a special dental adhesive that is strong enough to withstand the pressure of chewing.. The color of the inlay looks very natural, so no one will be able to distinguish where the real tooth ends and the artificial one begins..

For chips, cracks and diastemas, a different method of restoration is used - using dental cement or the same porcelain / ceramics. The missing piece of tooth is modeled in a special program and made in a dental laboratory. Its attachment to the tooth also takes place with the help of dental cement..

Since yellowness and grayness, which do not disappear even after bleaching, cannot be corrected by anything else, microprosthetics are used in the form of veneers and lumineers (linings). These are ultra-thin ceramic or zirconium plates that are attached to the surface of the tooth using medical cement.. To install them, you need a slight grinding of enamel, t. they should sit firmly on the surface.

Thus, the patient receives an absolutely white, natural smile, which can no longer be spoiled by smoking, coffee, colored drinks, or genetic yellowness and dullness..

As for prosthetics, in the “mini” section there are splinting or lingual plates attached to 2-3 teeth. This happens when, for some reason, 1-2 teeth have begun to loosen and need support, or when the same 1-2 teeth start to grow crooked and need alignment..

That's all. We wish you good luck!

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