Prosthodontics – Crown, Bridge, Implant Crown Form

PROSTHODONTICS - CROWN, BRIDGE, IMPLANT CROWN

A Dental Crown(s), Bridgework and Dental Implant(s) fall into the category of prosthodontics, prosthetic or artificial devices to be considered to replace lost, damaged or severely decayed teeth, or to strengthen a tooth that has had Root Canal Therapy. This treatment may help restore your ability to eat and speak, improve your appearance, and benefit your general health and wellbeing. Most often, fixed prosthodontic treatments are successful however, some risks could be encountered depending on the condition of the tooth, how well you care for your teeth and the surrounding gums and the biting forces on the tooth.

Considerations:

• It is important to maintain good oral hygiene (ie: bruising and flossing) including the fixed prosthodontics and surrounding teeth and gums to avoid decay and gum disease.

• Porcelain, acrylic and metal components of the fixed prosthodontic can chip and even break. Biting hard materials, change in biting forces, traumatic blows to the mouth are possible causes of a break or chip.

• Speech may be altered temporarily until your tongue and lips adjust to the new fixed prosthodontic(s).

• A Crown is a tooth shaped “cap” that is used to cover a tooth and is often used to cover badly broken down teeth, worn teeth or discoloured teeth. Your natural tooth is reduced in size to receive the crown ‘cap’ and may experience some sensitivity after the preparatory treatment.

• Fixed prosthodontics are artificial and can feel different from your natural teeth - this feeling should only be temporary.

I,, have had discussions with Dr Archy PATIL, regarding the possibility of me having the above treatment, involving a prosthodontic/prosthodontics, and I give my consent.

Patient Signature:
Date:

Practitioner:
Date: