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The scope of fixed prosthodontics treatment can range from the restoration of a single tooth to the rehabilitation of the entire occlusion. Single teeth can be restored to full function, and improvement in esthetics can be achieved. Missing teeth can be replaced with fixed prostheses that will improve patient comfort and masticatory ability, maintain the health and integrity of the dental arches, and, in many instances, elevate the patient’s self-image.

It is also possible, through the use of fixed restorations, to render an optimal occlusion that improves the orthopedic stability of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs). On the other hand, with improper treatment of the occlusion, it is possible to create disharmony and damage to the stomatognathic system.