Oral Rehabilitation
Oral rehabilitation is the specialty of dentistry that is responsible for the restoration and replacement of dental pieces that have been affected by root canal treatments, fractures, or total loss, to restore functionality, esthetics, and oral harmony. Oral rehabilitation may involve the use of fixed or removable prostheses, bridges and crowns that may or may not be supported on implants, and the use and adhesion of esthetic materials such as inlays. Each case must be evaluated in detail by the specialist in order to define the treatment plan and the type of rehabilitation to be carried out.
Dental Crowns and Fixed Bridges
What are they?
A crown is a metal-free piece made of zirconium and/or lithium disilicate ceramic, that can be used to restore an individual tooth or part of a fixed bridge (when one or more teeth have been lost). The fixed crown or bridge can be placed on a tooth stump (which has been worn away, but part of its structure has been preserved) or on a titanium implant in case of total tooth loss. Both alternatives are very useful to restore functionality, however, the choice of treatment will depend on the needs of the patient and the clinical concept of the specialist.
What are the advantages of using fixed crowns and bridges made of zirconium?
Zirconium is a light and highly resistant material, 100% biocompatible with the human body, so it does not cause allergies or any type of adverse reaction. Fixed crowns and bridges made of zirconium do not change color over time and are highly esthetic. They also blend easily with the teeth since zirconium is a mineral that has excellent optical properties, that perfectly simulate the natural structure of teeth.
What care should I have?
In case of bruxism, the use of protective sleeves is recommended to avoid exerting strong pressure on the crown or bridge, causing it to wear or fracture. It is recommended to maintain good oral hygiene to avoid the appearance of cavities, pulp infections, and periodontal diseases that may affect the stump on which the crown or bridge is supported. In addition, you should avoid eating hard foods, uncovering containers with teeth, etc.
Ceramic inlay
What is it?
It is the minimally invasive way to restore or rehabilitate posterior teeth, molars or premolars that have lost much of their structure, without wearing down the tooth or making a crown. The inlays are made of vitreous ceramic, providing color stability and great mechanical resistance to wear and fracture, which is why over time they have replaced the use of crowns when the tooth is not excessively deteriorated.
What advantages does it present?
- Ceramic inlays are esthetic, durable, and highly resistant to wear.
- They are completely biocompatible with dental tissues.
- They present the same or greater mechanical resistance than a natural integral tooth.
- They accumulate a lower degree of bacterial plaque compared to other materials and blend very well with the tooth, being imperceptible to the naked eye.
When is it recommended to make a ceramic inlay?
A ceramic inlay is recommended under the following circumstances:
- Extensive cavities
- After an endodontic procedure
- Removal of amalgam or previous large-surface dental filling
- Tooth fracture
- Acute tooth wear
- Fissure product of malocclusion (misaligned teeth)
Absolute isolation and dental microscope
We are one of the only clinics in Colombia to perform cementation (adhesion) and inlay adaptation using the DENTAL MICROSCOPE under absolute isolation. The use of this technology allows us to clearly see every detail of the process, guaranteeing precision in adjustment (adaptation), polish, and shine.
Cra 40b # 5b-15
ALMASUR Centro Profesional
Cali – Colombia