Avenue Dental PH | Affordable Fixed Bridge Dentures in Manila

Fixed Bridge Dentures

Fixed bridge dentures, also known as fixed implant-supported dentures or implant-supported fixed dentures, are a type of dental prosthesis used to replace missing teeth. They provide a permanent and stable solution for individuals who have lost multiple teeth or require full arch restoration.

What’s the difference between Porcelain to Metal Crown (PFMC), Tilite, Emax, and Zirconia?

Materials for Dentures

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Materials for Removable partial dentures/jacket crown

Plastic (temporary)

Pros Cheap

Pros Usually included in the package for the patient to wear while waiting for the permanent ones

Cons Will only last for 1 to 3 years

Cons Does not give full protection to the tooth

Porcelain (PFMC)

Pros Best option if looking for the most affordable yet durable

Cons It has a metal inside covered with porcelain so it’s bulkier compared to the other materials

Cons Over time, due to oxidation from saliva, can turn to a visible black line

Tilite

Pros Same as porcelain but uses better quality of metal so lesser chances of having a visible black line

Pros Recommended if looking for more aesthetics option

Cons Bulkier compared to other materials

Emax

Pros No metal coating so less bulkier

Pros Looks the most natural

Pros Will not have a visible black line

Pros Top aesthetics option

Cons Has a lesser durability compared to the other options

Cons Maximum up to 3 tooths only

Cons Weaker material

Cons More expensive compared to PFMC and Tilite

Cons Most expensive

Zirconia

Pros Strongest material

Pros No metal inside

Pros Will not have a visible black line

Pros Aesthetics

Cons Has a lesser durability compared to the other options

Cons Maximum up to 3 tooths only

Cons Weaker material

Cons More expensive compared to PFMC and Tilite

Cons Most expensive

Ordinary (acrylic)

Pros Most affordable

Pros Will last more than 5 years

Cons Made of acrylic which is a lower quality of material used compared to the other materials

Cons Less durable compared to Thermosene and Ivocap

Cons More susceptible to stains,discoloration, and plaque

Thermosene (thermal)

Pros Adapts to the mouth’s temperature which gives it a more precise and comfortable fit

Pros More resistant to stains compared to ordinary dentures

Pros Will lasts up to 5-10 years

Pros More durable than ordinary

Cons Pricier than ordinary dentures but cheaper than Ivocap

Ivocap

Pros Better material composition used so it is more comfortable than ordinary dentures

Pros Made from porous materials so it is the most resistant to stains, plaques, and discoloration that may also cause bad odor .This is the best choice if concerned about aesthetics

Pros More precise fit and suction compared to ordinary dentures

Pros Will last up to 5-10 years and longer

Cons The priciest compared to thermosene and ordinary dentures