Prosthetic dentistry in Chiang Mai
Prosthetic dentistry repairs badly damaged teeth and replaces missing ones with crowns, bridges, dentures or implant-supported teeth. At Kitcha Dental Clinic, this work is planned by dentists with postgraduate training in prosthodontics and made by our ISO-certified partner laboratory.
- Open every day, 09:00–20:00
- Opposite Chiang Mai Gate
- Coordinators in English and Thai
Why replace a missing tooth?
- Neighboring teeth can drift or tilt into the gap, changing your bite.
- The opposite tooth can grow down or up into the space.
- The jawbone where the tooth was slowly shrinks.
- Chewing and, for front teeth, smiling and speaking can become harder.
Which option suits you depends on how many teeth are missing, the health of the teeth and bone nearby, and your time and budget.
Ways to restore and replace teeth
Dental crowns
Cover and protect a tooth that is broken, heavily filled or root-treated.
Dental bridges
A fixed replacement held by the teeth on each side of the gap.
Dentures
Removable teeth for one, several or all missing teeth.
Dental implants
Replace the root of a missing tooth and carry a crown, a bridge or a denture.
Not sure which option suits you?
Send a recent X-ray or a photo if you have one. Your dentist looks at it and explains your options before any treatment starts.
How treatment is planned
Examination and options
Your dentist checks the teeth, gums and bone with X-rays and explains each option, with its timeline and fee.
Preparing the mouth
Any decay, gum treatment or extractions are done first, so the new teeth rest on a healthy base.
Impressions or scan
A digital scan or impression is taken and the work is made by our ISO-certified partner laboratory.
Fitting and follow-up
The crown, bridge or denture is tried in, adjusted with you and fitted, and your bite is checked.
Crowns, bridges, dentures and other laboratory work have a 1-year warranty on the restoration, terms apply, used at our clinic in Chiang Mai.
Cost of prosthetic treatment
Fees depend on the option and materials you choose. Crown, bridge, denture and implant prices are listed on our prices page, and your dentist gives you a written estimate after the examination.
Prices on our prices page are shown as ranges. Your final fee depends on what the examination finds, and may include additional items — such as a rubber dam or special materials — when your treatment needs them. Your dentist explains these before treatment.
Who treats you
Prosthetic treatment is planned by dentists with postgraduate training in prosthodontics, including an MSc in Prosthodontics from Khon Kaen University and a Higher Graduate Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics from Mahidol University.
Prosthetic dentistry FAQs
Which is better: a bridge, a denture or an implant?
Each suits different situations rather than one being better. Bridges are fixed and quick but use the neighboring teeth; dentures are removable and suit several missing teeth; implants replace the root without shaping the neighbors but need enough bone and more time. Your dentist explains which suits you.
How long does it take?
Crowns and bridges usually need two main visits, usually 3–5 days apart; dentures usually need at least 3–4 visits; implants are done in two stages a few months apart. Your dentist gives you a visit plan.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Crowns, bridges, dentures and other laboratory work have a 1-year warranty on the restoration, terms apply. It is used at our clinic in Chiang Mai and does not include travel, accommodation or treatment provided elsewhere.
Can I send X-rays before I travel?
Yes. Send recent X-rays, scans or photos by email, WhatsApp, LINE or Messenger. A dentist in the relevant specialty reviews them and gives a preliminary opinion; we aim to reply within a day, or 48–72 hours when several specialties are involved. The final plan always needs an examination in person, because some things can only be checked in the mouth.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the option and materials you choose. Prices are on our prices page, and your dentist gives you a written estimate after the examination.
Do I have to replace a missing back tooth?
Not always, but it is often advised, because nearby teeth can drift and your bite can change over time. Your dentist explains what is likely to happen in your case and the options.
Book a consultation
Tell us which teeth are missing or damaged and send a recent X-ray or photo if you have one. A coordinator replies in English or Thai and books a time with a dentist. Open every day, 09:00–20:00 (Thailand time).
Or email us at [email protected]
Content reviewed by Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum — DDS, Chiang Mai University; Master's Degree in Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry (International Program), Chulalongkorn University · Last reviewed