Tag: Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a covering or a cap that fits over the top or visible part of the tooth. It restores a compromised tooth’s shape, size, structure and colour. Moreover, it provides adequate reinforcement to the tooth and ensures its increased life in the oral cavity.
Crowns also form a part of the dental bridge and aid in the restoration of missing teeth. Usually, two teeth adjacent to the missing space are used as support and receive dental crowns, and with the help of these false teeth (also known as pontic) are suspended. The crowns and the pontic are manufactured as a single unit.

Removable Prosthesis: Types, Benefits, Drawbacks and Alternatives

A removable prosthesis commonly known as a denture is a custom-made dental appliance designed to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Unlike fixed restorations such as crowns, bridges, or implants, a removable prosthesis can be taken out by the patient for cleaning and during sleep. It is one of the most widely used and accessible tooth […]

Types of Dental Prosthesis: A Complete Guide for Patients in Luxembourg

Dental prosthetics are custom-made devices including crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, and veneers designed to replace missing teeth, restore chewing function, and improve the appearance of your smile. Whether you are missing one tooth or several, this guide explains each type, its benefits, costs, and how to choose the right solution at Talpadent in Luxembourg. Dental […]

Why do a dentist use dental composite resin to achieve aesthetic dental fillings

Nowadays, patients often request aesthetic dental fillings, which are commonly employed to fill cavities in the teeth. Dental composite resin is a tooth-colored restorative substance (aesthetic dental fillings) that is used by dentists to restore a decaying section of a tooth. The biggest benefit it has over traditional dental amalgam is its cosmetic […]

Composite Resin vs Ceramic Crowns: Cost & Pros

A composite resin crown is a tooth-coloured cap made from acrylic resin mixed with fine glass particles. It is used mainly to restore or protect front teeth and as a temporary crown, because it is more affordable and can often be placed in a single visit, though it is less durable than a ceramic or zirconia crown. […]

What Is a Dental Onlay? The Complete Guide to Partial Crown Restorations

A dental onlay often called a partial crown is a custom-made, durable dental restoration used to repair significant tooth decay, fractures, or damage to the cusps (the raised chewing surfaces) of a back tooth. It sits between a large filling and a full dental crown: more substantial than a filling, but more conservative than a crown […]