Understanding How Dentures Are Used
A denture is a detachable dental device used to replace a set of missing teeth or a single missing tooth. It is mainly referred to as a false tooth. These false teeth are a bit like the real teeth. However, with them, you have to learn how to chew different types of food, how to go about normal life routines like sneezing and smiling and even how to properly clean them. Unlike normal teeth, you have to remove the implants and properly wash them in the sink before putting them back on.
Types of Dentures
Complete implants: this is a removable appliance used on patients who are totally toothless. This set of removable teeth usually gets support from surrounding tissues and muscles in the mouth. Their placement is done after the gums of the patient are restored to a healthy condition a after tooth loss. A full denture usually has three parts;
- Base: this is the part that is in contact with the tissues in the mouth.
- Flange: part of the denture that extends into the areas between the teeth, cheek and lips.
- Artificial teeth: these are the replacements for the missing teeth.
Partial implants: this is the type of denture that is used on patients who have lost some of their natural teeth. It gains support from oral tissues of the healthy neighbouring teeth. This type of denture has four parts:
- Base: this part covers the toothless area.
- Connectors: part connecting one end of the prosthesis to the other.
- Retainers: hold the fake tooth in place
- Artificial teeth: these are the replacements for the missing teeth.
Some advantages of using implants include:
1. Cost: implants are relatively cheaper than any other form of dental replacement. A nice set of false teeth costs around the same price of a single implant making it the more attractive option.
2. Variety: there are different types of implants to choose from. There are both complete sets and partial implants depending on the patients need.
3. Material strength: most implants are made of acrylic resin that is stronger than a material such as porcelain. It is also cheaper and harder to stain compared to other forms of tooth replacement.
4. Preservation of remaining teeth: teeth tend to move towards the space left by the missing tooth leading to misalignment of teeth. Implants help to avoid this by filling the space left by a lost tooth.
5. Chewing and digestion: teeth assist in breaking down of food into fine particles that in turn make digestion easier. When one loses teeth, this becomes difficult but thanks to implants this problem can be solved.
6. Speech and aesthetics: lacking all or some teeth has an effect on your general appearance and the way you talk. Implants, when placed, improve your appearance and with time correct the problem of speech.
Denturists provide time and cost effective solutions to your dental problems. The treatment is usually one on one and is completed in the premise making the treatment more personal and consistent. It is also effective as it does not have an adverse impact on the way you look.
About the Author
Mark Miller is a dental consultant based at Dental as Anything. He offers dental hygiene advice to those seeking dental services at Dental as Anything. He is also a certified dentist and a reputable member of the Australian Dental Association. Browse our website at http://www.dentalasanything.com.au/general-dentistry/dentures/ to get more information.
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