Dentures
This is the mobile prosthesis with which the missing teeth are filled in. The restoration of the gums is also important and thus an excellent aesthetic appearance is achieved.
Superimposed dentures are excellent solutions, both on natural teeth or even roots, as well as on implants.
On natural teeth or roots the advantages are many:
1. They are repairable constructions, so even in the case of loss of one of the teeth, they work with the rest of the brackets (without the need for a new denture)
2. Vertical chewing forces on the brackets and thus, the brackets last more years and are subjected to the least possible strain.
3. Teeth in non-strategic positions can also be used as brackets (they do not have to be canines or symmetrically positioned in the jaw)
Overview
On implants, they are excellent suggestions for total restoration. The smallest number of implants in the lower jaw is only 2, while in the upper jaw it is 4. The connection of the implants to the denture is made with connectors with a plastic element (which can change the hardness of retention) and is called a Locator.
Instructions after fitting a denture
- In cases where they are placed in the mouth for the first time, they need appropriate time to familiarise patients. This is always the case, no matter how well made they may be.
- dentures are damaged over time and need to be repaired or replaced.
- Dentures need to be checked by the dentist at least once a year, because all dentures need to be carefully washed to prevent them from breaking. Use a nylon toothbrush to remove food debris on a daily basis. Place your dentures in a special cleaner every night to remove stains, remove bad breath and prevent oral infections.
- Chew with vertical movements instead of lateral ones.
- Massage the gums with a soft toothbrush daily
What you need to know
The dentures contribute to the correct arrangement of the teeth, helping to avoid problems such as distortion of the teeth and difficulty in chewing.
The duration of an orthodontic treatment for dentures depends on the degree of crookedness. Usually, it ranges from a few months to two years.
Some problems may include slight pain during adjustment to orthodontic appliances, as well as temporary changes in speech.
Good oral hygiene is particularly important during orthodontic treatment, as there may be an increased risk of unsafe food build-up and plaque formation.
