Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry used to replace missing teeth, restore tooth function and improve smile aesthetics.

Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry used to replace missing teeth, restore tooth function and improve smile aesthetics. This field focuses on the design, fabrication and application of prostheses that mimic natural tooth structure. Prosthodontics helps patients solve various dental problems and provides them with a healthy and aesthetic smile.

The basic methods used in prosthodontics are as follows:

• Filling and Coatings: Fillings used for the treatment of decayed teeth provide functional improvements while giving the tooth a natural appearance. Porcelain veneers are used to correct the shape and improve the shade of teeth.
• Bridges Bridges, which are used to replace missing teeth, cover the missing tooth by supporting the adjacent healthy teeth. This method provides both aesthetic and functional improvements.
• Prostheses (Dental Prostheses): Total dentures are used in cases of complete tooth loss and can be custom designed for the upper jaw, lower jaw or both. Partial dentures are used to replace several missing teeth.
• Implants Implants are titanium screw-like structures and are placed in the jawbone. The porcelain or ceramic tooth that is placed on it provides a very similar appearance and function to the natural tooth.
• Full Jaw Reconstruction: In the case of complete jaw loss, prosthodontics uses specially designed dentures to restore the patient's function and smile aesthetics.

Prosthodontics is not only limited to physical improvements, but also creates positive psychological and social effects by increasing patients' self-confidence and quality of life. Patients can smile, speak and chew with confidence again after their lost tooth or teeth.

Technological advances allow for the development of faster, more accurate and personalized solutions in the field of prosthodontics. 3D printers and digital design systems facilitate the production of patient-specific prostheses and optimize treatment processes.

As a result, prosthodontics offers excellent aesthetic and functional solutions for individuals who want to cope with tooth loss and various dental problems. With its innovative approaches in dentistry, this field improves the quality of life of patients by providing them with natural smiles.