| COMPLETE DENTURES :
This is the most economic
and most traditional method of tooth replacement. Dentures are removable
objects that simulate the look and function of the tooth and its surrounding
tissue. Most dentures are constructed with acrylic resins along with some
composite materials. However patient can chose from a variety of options:
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- Traditional plastic denture
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- Traditional plastic denture with a metal
framework to make the denture strong, light and of course biocompatible.
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Dentures can also be fixed
now by use of dental implants.
There are two major types of dentures. The full denture replaces an entire
jaw's dentition, while a partial denture only replaces multiple or single
teeth where there are still healthy teeth present. A partial denture also
serves as a spacer to prevent the living teeth from shifting position.
Most patients of full dentures are in their later years and have lost
most of their teeth. Patients of partial dentures are usually people who
have lost a tooth to gum disease or injury. All patients receiving dentures
find that their chewing improves, their oral hygiene becomes easier, and
their speech clears up. On the outside, a denture can drastically improve
your smile.
Dentures are specifically made for each patient's unique anatomy. Initially
they will feel awkward, no matter how well they may fit you. The fact
remains that it is not a living part of your mouth and it will feel foreign
to you. However, after a short period of adjustment most people don't
even notice that they're wearing the dentures anymore.
Regular checkups with your dentist are encouraged in order to track changing
conditions in your mouth. Should your teeth shift or your bones change
shape with time, you'll need a new set. Dentures have been around for
a long time and are a proven way to replace lost teeth. If you require
dentures please contact a dentist for a consultation.
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