Prosthetics

Prosthetics restores what a filling can no longer fix: the shape of a badly damaged tooth, its role in chewing, and the look of the smile.

The choice of restoration depends on how much of your own tooth structure is left. If less than half the tooth is damaged, an inlay is often enough — made in a laboratory, it restores the shape more precisely than a large filling. If almost no walls remain, the tooth is covered with a crown, which takes the chewing load and protects it from splitting.

Veneers solve a different, aesthetic task. They are thin ceramic overlays on the front surface of the teeth, used to correct colour that does not respond to whitening, chips, gaps between teeth and minor irregularities. A healthy tooth is not covered with a veneer without reason: some enamel is still removed beneath it, and that is irreversible.

When it is needed

A tooth is badly damaged and a filling no longer holds

After root canal treatment the tooth has become brittle

You are unhappy with the colour or shape of your front teeth

One or several teeth are missing

What this includes

DSD (digital smile design) The future smile is modelled in advance — you see the result before the work begins.

E-max veneer A thin ceramic overlay on the front surface of the tooth.

E-max crown An all-ceramic crown, most often for the smile zone.

E-max inlay A laboratory restoration instead of a large filling.

Zirconia crown A strong crown, including on an implant — most often for chewing teeth.

Metal-ceramic crown Ceramic on a metal framework, including on an implant.

Temporary acrylic crown Protects the prepared tooth while the permanent restoration is being made.

Vacuum-formed and flexible dentures Removable options when several teeth in a row are missing.

How the work goes

1 Planning The dentist assesses the teeth and discusses the options. For the smile zone, DSD helps — a mock-up of the future result.

2 Preparation The tooth is prepared for the restoration and an impression is taken. A temporary crown is fitted for this period.

3 Fabrication The restoration is made in a laboratory from the impression and the chosen shade.

4 Try-in and fitting The dentist checks fit, colour and bite, adjusts if needed and fixes it permanently.

Common questions

Veneer or crown — which to choose? It depends on how much tooth is left. A veneer covers only the front surface and suits a tooth that is broadly healthy. A crown encloses the whole tooth and is needed when it is badly damaged or after root canal treatment.

How does zirconia differ from E-max? Zirconia is stronger and handles chewing load better, so it is used more often on back teeth. E-max wins on translucency and natural appearance, which is why it is chosen for the smile zone. The dentist matches the material to the specific tooth.

Do teeth need to be prepared for veneers? Yes, a thin layer of enamel is removed so the veneer sits flush and does not look bulky. This is irreversible: the removed enamel cannot be restored, and the tooth will always be under the overlay from then on. So the decision is worth discussing with the dentist in advance.

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The information on this page is general. A treatment plan, indications and contraindications are determined by a dentist at an in-person examination.