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Dentures
As an alternative to bridges and implants, dentures can be used to replace several
missing teeth. A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.
TYPES OF DENTURES |
Complete Dentures
CONVENTIONAL DENTURES -- Complete dentures are used when all the teeth in upper
and lower jaws are missing. . These dentures remain in place by firm fitting to the
gum ridges. These dentures are made after the teeth have been removed and the gum
tissue has begun to heal, a conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth
about 2 to 4 weeks after the teeth have been removed.
OVERDENTURE -- Is a denture that uses precision dental attachments to hold the
denture down. The overdenture attachment can be placed in tooth roots that have
been saved, or placed into dental implants which have been placed to receive them.
IMMEDIATE DENTURE -- Is constructed before teeth are removed so that you will
not be without any teeth. Constructing immediate dentures involves taking impressions
(making copies) of your mouth before the teeth are removed. When your remaining teeth
are removed the denture can be inserted immediately. Bones and gums shrink over time,
especially during the healing period and compared with conventional dentures , these
dentures require more adjustments to fit properly during the healing process and
generally should only be considered a temporary solution until conventional dentures
can be made. |
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Partial Dentures
Is a removable dental appliance that replaces multiple missing teeth. Unlike a bridge,
which is fixed in the mouth, these dentures can be removed for cleaning and left out
while the patient sleeps. These dentures attaches to your natural teeth with metal or
acrylic clasps or it can be attached to the teeth with crowns with precision
attachments. These clasps are hook-like structures that help hold it in place. |
VALPLAST
This is a new flexible denture base material, which reduces the chair time and
eliminates the cumbersome materials associated with rigid partials. Thus making a
better and stronger appliance.
This flexible material design is perfect, as it has to adapt on a flexible environment
in contrast with rigid metal-based R.P.D. where rigid material has to adapt on a
flexible environment.
CAST PARTIAL DENTURES
A removable partial denture can be made of acrylic (plastic like material) or a
combination of acrylic with metallic framework. The metallic framework is usually
made of cast metal. The metal used is chrome cobalt alloy.
These metallic dentures or cast partial dentures are much superior to the regular
acrylic dentures.
Vitallium 2000 Plus is the new standard for premium chrome cobalt alloys. This alloy
provides physical and mechanical properties never before attainable in chrome cobalt alloys.
Advantages:
- Dentures provide a pleasant, natural looking smile.
- They are extremely durable.
- If well maintained, they should last averagely from five to ten years.
- They can correct problems with speech to chewing, for many patients.
Disadvantages:
- Dentures take a little while to get used to.
- In the first few days, you may encounter speech problems.
- You may suffer from mouth irritation or sores.
- In the case of a full upper denture, the upper palate is full covered and this
will affect your sense of taste.
Care of your denture:
- Remember to rinse and brush your dentures after every meal.
- Do remove your dentures at night.
- Soak them in denture cleansing solution overnight.
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