A denture is a removable dental appliance that replaces one or more missing teeth. Dentures can be made to appear and function like natural teeth. Dentures are prosthetic teeth that are used to replace missing teeth and adjacent tissues. They can be made in various materials, including acrylic resin, porcelain, or a combination thereof. While traditional removable dentures are held in place using natural suction or adhesive pastes, implant-supported dentures are attached to dental implants, which are surgically placed within the jawbone.
Partial dentures
Partial dentures are used to replace one or just a few missing teeth and work on a similar principle to a bridge. The difference with a partial denture is that it doesn’t require crowns on the adjacent teeth to hold the bridge in place. Instead, the partial denture is secured to the surrounding teeth using clasps. From there, it’s held in place by the natural suction of the mouth.
Complete dentures
A full set of dentures includes all of the teeth in the upper and lower jaws. The teeth are set in a base made of plastic resin or metal, and they fit over the gums securely to stay in place. Many patients prefer to have immediate dentures fitted right away after their teeth have been extracted so that they don’t have to go for long periods of time without teeth.
However, it can take up to six weeks for your gums to heal properly before you can be fitted with the final denture set. Immediate dentures still allow you to eat and speak normally while your mouth heals. The final dentures will be carefully crafted to look as natural and full as possible, but they may be slightly bulky at first. Over time, the jawbone will shrink as it heals, and the denture will fit more comfortably and naturally.
Advantages of dentures
- Dentures are the most suitable solution for replacing multiple missing teeth.
- Since they are made to mimic the appearance of both the teeth and gums, you can smile comfortably without any lack of confidence.
- Dentures are extremely durable and strong.
- They can last for many years without undergoing any sort of damage.
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