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Technical terms about dental prostheses with T

From partial crown to titanium

partial crown – a restoration that covers only the damaged surfaces of a tooth and leaves the healthy walls standing. Crown Onlay

Partial denture – removable replacement for individual missing teeth. It is supported by the remaining teeth and by the jaw. Cast partial denture Clasp Free-end situation

Telescopic crown – a double crown that holds by friction: the inner crown sits firmly on the tooth, the outer one in the denture. Double crown Combined prostheses Secondary crown

Titanium – a metal for implants and frameworks. It is accepted by the bone and is very well tolerated. Implant Osseointegration