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Crowns — Bridges — Dentures

Prosthetics at Mikrostomart combines the highest aesthetics with durability. We use only the highest quality materials — E.max porcelain, zirconia, hybrid composites — to ensure your restoration is indistinguishable from natural teeth.

With the 3D digital scanner, we say goodbye to unpleasant alginate impressions. Scanning is quick, convenient, and provides a more accurate result.

Modern prosthetics is digital — we use the 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner instead of traditional impression materials. Less discomfort (no biting into silicone for 5 minutes), more precise reproduction (the scanner measures in microns), faster workflow (the scan is sent digitally to the lab in seconds, no waiting for plaster transport).

The philosophy of prosthetics in our clinic

Prosthetics is the last element in the hierarchy of treatment — we perform it when conservative and endodontic options have been exhausted or when aesthetics require exceeding what bonding/veneers can provide. Philosophy: preserve as many of your own teeth as possible, and where it is impossible — restore in a way that looks and functions like a natural tooth.

Every plan begins with a comprehensive analysis: the condition of remaining teeth, occlusion, aesthetics, gum health, and caries risk profile. Sometimes the best prosthetic decision is to DELAY prosthetics for 6 months — to first treat periodontitis, orthodontics, or RCT of problematic teeth. In the meantime, we use temporary restorations.

What good prosthetics mean in 2026: digital workflow from scan to CAM milling, next-generation materials (E.max press, translucent zirconia), precise fitting under a ZEISS microscope, photographic color documentation. Work equal to dental technician + dentist — without compromises on either side.

Types of Prosthetic Restorations

Six main types of prosthetic restorations — from least to most complex. Each has its clinical and aesthetic indications.

Premium materials — comparison

Four main materials from which we make crowns and bridges. The choice depends on the position in the arch (incisor vs molar), the condition of remaining teeth, occlusal forces, and budget.

Digital Workflow — No Impressions!

Complete prosthetic workflow in our clinic. Everything digital from the first visit.

1. 1
   3Shape Trios intraoral scanThe scanner builds a digital model in real-time — the patient sees their teeth on a 3D screen. No impression material, no discomfort, no gag reflex. Precision in microns. Time: 5-7 minutes for a full arch + mandible.
2. 2
   CAD design in the labFiles sent to a partner digital lab. The dental technician designs the crown/bridge in software (3Shape, exocad). We can view the design remotely and approve it before production. Iterations in case of corrections.
3. 3
   5-axis CNC milling + sinteringFrom a block of material (E.max, zirconia), the 5-axis mill cuts the crown with an accuracy of up to 5 microns. Then sintering at temperatures of 850-1500°C (depending on the material). Production time: 24-48 hours.
4. 4
   Characterization + glazeThe technician performs manual characterization of color (shading, transparency, micro-etching of enamel) + glaze layer (shine). Each crown is individual — matching the neighboring teeth of the patient. This is where craftsmanship comes in.
5. 5
   Try-in + cementationAesthetic try-in in the oral cavity — the patient assesses color, shape, occlusal contact. After approval — cementation with composite adhesive cement under a rubber dam (dry field = durability 2× higher than without isolation). Polishing of edges.

Decision tree — when to choose which solution

Patients often ask whether to get a bridge or an implant, or whether to choose an onlay or a crown. The answer depends on the clinical context. Here are key scenarios:

• Single missing tooth, adjacent teeth healthy → Implant + single crown. We do not grind healthy neighbors for a bridge — this is an outdated philosophy.
• Missing 2-3 adjacent teeth, adjacent teeth with large fillings → Bridge on 4-5 points (if adjacent teeth require crowns anyway) or 2-3 implants + bridge.
• Large cavity after RCT, tooth weakened, but walls preserved → Onlay/overlay E.max — preserves more tooth than a full crown. 2 visits.
• Missing many teeth + bone loss, no budget for implants → Skeletal denture with metal clasps (clamps) or telescopic (aesthetic).
• Complete edentulism, good bone condition → All-on-4/6 (bridge on 4-6 implants with immediate loading). Life-changing solution — see implantology.

Durability and maintenance

All declared durability periods assume proper home hygiene + office check-ups every 6-12 months. The most common mistakes that shorten durability:

• Lack of dental floss / irrigator around crowns — bacterial plaque undermines the edges → secondary caries + leakage.
• Hygiene in the office every 6 months — removal of tartar + polishing of crown surfaces (porcelain loses shine over time).
• Bruxism (grinding teeth at night): absolutely a relaxation splint. Without this, crowns break in 2-3 years instead of 15-20.
• Hard foods: nuts in shells, ice, opening bottles with teeth. Each of these habits can shorten the durability of the crown by half.
• Contact sports: individual tooth protection (mouthguard). Mechanical trauma often breaks porcelain crowns beyond repair.

What Marcin brings to prosthetics

Work under the ZEISS Extaro microscope: every preparation for a crown, every edge of the preparation, every cementation — performed at 4-25× magnification. The edge of the preparation must be perfectly smooth and seamless — without this, the adhesive cement does not hold, the crown leaks, and caries return in 2-3 years.

Er:YAG laser for gum retraction before the impression: instead of traditional retraction cord (1-2 mm indentation in the gum + bleeding + long wait for hemostasis) — the laser removes a thin layer of gum opening the treatment field WITHOUT BLEEDING. Perfectly dry field = perfect impression. Technique from my master's thesis at RWTH Aachen.

Seamless preparation + 3D-print technique for temporary crown (from my article in the Dental Magazine 2020) — in one session we perform the preparation of the pillar + scan + design + print of the temporary crown. The patient leaves the office with an aesthetically pleasing temporary tooth, waiting 2-3 weeks for the final crown. Without an exposed stump between visits.

Missing a tooth? An implant is often the best choice

A crown mounted on an implant replaces the missing tooth without grinding down the neighbours. A durable 1:1 solution instead of a bridge resting on adjacent teeth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)