Why is so important to make a prosthetic restauration?
When teeth are missing, the remaining ones can change position, drifting into the surrounding space. Teeth that are out of position can damage tissues in the mouth. In addition, it may be difficult to clean thoroughly between crooked teeth. As a result, you run the risk of tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease, which can lead to the loss of additional teeth.
Types of removable prosthetics:
Types of removable prosthetics:
- Complete removable (or denture)
- Partial removable (or partial)
- Removable prosthetic on implants
Dentures and partials usually require a few weeks of adaptation.
For the first few weeks, your new partial denture may feel awkward or bulky. You should be prepared to experience some difficulty in speaking or chewing as you become used to your denture. However, your mouth will eventually become accustomed to wearing it. Start out by eating soft foods that are cut into small pieces. Chew on both sides of the mouth to keep even pressure on the denture. Avoid foods that are extremely sticky or hard. You may want to avoid chewing gum while you adjust to the denture.
Inserting and removing the denture will also require some practice. Follow all instructions given by your dentist. Your denture should fit into place with relative ease. Never force the partial denture into position by biting down. This could bend or break the clasps.
As you age, your mouth naturally changes, which can affect the fit of the denture. Your bone and gum ridges can recede or shrink, resulting in a loose-fitting denture. In addition, they require adjustments from time to time. In fact the mouth, contrary to dentures, is alive, and continues to evolve. Partial Dentures that do not fit properly should be adjusted by your dentist. After a few years, dentures and partials are not stable anymore and new ones must be made or the old one should be rebased.
Inserting and removing the denture will also require some practice. Follow all instructions given by your dentist. Your denture should fit into place with relative ease. Never force the partial denture into position by biting down. This could bend or break the clasps.
As you age, your mouth naturally changes, which can affect the fit of the denture. Your bone and gum ridges can recede or shrink, resulting in a loose-fitting denture. In addition, they require adjustments from time to time. In fact the mouth, contrary to dentures, is alive, and continues to evolve. Partial Dentures that do not fit properly should be adjusted by your dentist. After a few years, dentures and partials are not stable anymore and new ones must be made or the old one should be rebased.
Removable partial dentures
A removable partial denture fills in the space created by missing teeth and fills out your smile. Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases, which are connected by metal framework. Removable partial dentures attach to your natural teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision attachments. Precision attachments are generally more esthetic than metal clasps and they are nearly invisible.
Crowns on your natural teeth may improve the fit of a removable partial denture and they are usually required with attachments. Dentures with precision attachments generally cost more than those with metal clasps. Consult with your dentist to find out which type is right for you.
Crowns on your natural teeth may improve the fit of a removable partial denture and they are usually required with attachments. Dentures with precision attachments generally cost more than those with metal clasps. Consult with your dentist to find out which type is right for you.
Full denture
When the patient has no teeth in an arch the usual treatment is to provide a full denture.A denture helps you to properly chew food, a difficult task when you are missing teeth. In addition, a denture may improve speech and prevent a sagging face by providing support for lips and cheeks
There are two main categories of dentures, depending on whether they are used to replace missing teeth on the mandibular arch (lower) or the maxillary arch (upper). The upper denture is held in place by suction, the saliva acts as a seal. The muscles of the cheeks also help to a lesser degree.
The lower denture is held in place by gravity and mainly by the muscles of the cheeks and the tongue. When the denture is removed from the mouth and empty space exists between the tongue and cheeks , the denture is designed to sit in the space with the muscles on either side acting as support. Many patients have difficulty adapting to full dentures as they are held in place by relatively weak forces when compared to real teeth.
There are two main categories of dentures, depending on whether they are used to replace missing teeth on the mandibular arch (lower) or the maxillary arch (upper). The upper denture is held in place by suction, the saliva acts as a seal. The muscles of the cheeks also help to a lesser degree.
The lower denture is held in place by gravity and mainly by the muscles of the cheeks and the tongue. When the denture is removed from the mouth and empty space exists between the tongue and cheeks , the denture is designed to sit in the space with the muscles on either side acting as support. Many patients have difficulty adapting to full dentures as they are held in place by relatively weak forces when compared to real teeth.
Implant-supported dentures
Dentures can be fitted also on to existing denture implants. Implant-supported dentures usually are made for the lower jaw because regular dentures tend to be less stable there. Usually, a regular denture made to fit an upper jaw is quite stable on its own and doesn't need the extra support offered by implants. However, you can receive an implant-supported denture in either the upper or lower jaw. More info in dental implant section.