Function and natural looks, tooth by tooth
When one or more teeth are missing, or too compromised to be saved, prosthodontics restores what has been lost: the ability to chew, clear speech, the harmony of the smile. Our goal is not simply to “replace teeth”, but to do it so that nobody, including you, notices any difference from natural teeth.
The gap left by a missing tooth weakens the neighbouring teeth and the supporting tissue over time, increasing the risk of gum problems, decay and further tooth loss.
Prosthodontics is the discipline of founding partner Dr. Giacomo Ori, who earned the Diploma of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
Fixed prostheses
Crowns and bridges are stably cemented or screw-retained restorations that the patient does not remove. A crown covers and protects a compromised tooth; a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth, supported by adjacent teeth or by implants. Today’s ceramic materials achieve remarkably natural aesthetics, with strength adequate even for the back teeth.
Veneers belong to the same family: thin ceramic shells bonded to the visible surface of the teeth to correct shape, colour or wear in a conservative way.
Removable prostheses
In cases of extensive tooth loss, removable dentures, partial or complete, remain a valid, balanced solution. A complete denture adheres to the gums by suction, without anchoring to any teeth; a partial denture instead clasps onto the remaining teeth or onto implants. Carefully designed, they provide function and stability; and where possible, implant support (overdentures) markedly improves their retention and comfort. Putting off the replacement of a missing tooth also carries a real risk: the neighbouring teeth tend to tilt or drift into the empty space, compromising the whole arch over time.
Teamwork with the dental laboratory
Every prosthesis is born of close collaboration between clinician and dental technician. We work with selected laboratories that share our standards and language: shapes, shades and characterisations are studied for the individual patient, with intermediate try-ins that involve you in the result before final delivery.
Prosthodontics within the treatment plan
Prosthetic rehabilitation is often the final piece of a journey involving several disciplines — periodontology, endodontics, implantology, orthodontics. This is one advantage of a multidisciplinary practice: the prosthesis arrives when the foundations are solid, and is designed from the start as the destination of the treatment plan.
