Dentures

W

hat is a Denture?

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It is made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with various metals. There are two types of dentures: complete dentures and partial dentures. Complete dentures replace all the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw. Partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position.
 

Complete Denture

 

Partial Denture

 

Complete and Partial Denture

Complete dentures are either "conventional" or "immediate." A conventional denture is placed in the mouth about a month after all the teeth are removed to allow for proper healing, whereas an immediate denture is placed as soon as the teeth are removed. Complete dentures are held in place through suction, or the close adaptation of the denture base to the surface area of your tissues. The drawback behind an immediate denture is that it may require more adjustments after the healing has taken place.

One thing to consider while putting on a denture is a constatnt care that it will need. Dentures should be cleaned regularly. It can be easily taken off and cleaned with a brush and water. Failure to clean dentures regularly might lead to poor oral hygiene.

Dentures will feel little uncomfortable in the beginning. One will normally get used to it in few weeks. Chewing will be uncomfortable at first - try starting off with soft foods cut into smaller pieces. It can take several visits to the dentist in order to properly fit a denture.

Benefits

1. Dentures can improve the way you look, bite, chew and speak
2. They are made in such a way that they exactly fit in your mouth and thus look more natural.
3. They put the jaw back into its natural biting position after back teeth have been lost, 
4. Loss of tooth causes the resorption of the jaw bone,which makes your face more aged.Dentures help to prevent the resorption of the bone loss and restore the shape of the face.
5. They help to protect any natural teeth from wear and tear. Without dentures to fill the gaps, the natural teeth may move or tilt, stopping your teeth biting together properly.