Removable dentures are artificial teeth that replace missing natural teeth
Advantages of removable dentures
- Can replace multiple missing teeth.
- It can replace and correct cases. Where a large amount of gum and bone lost.
- Cheaper than fixed dentures
- In cases where the primary teeth not strong, permanent dentures cannot made.
- Used as temporary dentures สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน while waiting for other treatments or to help evaluate the aesthetics and functionality of fixed dentures.
Types of removable dentures
- Full dentures: This type of denture is use in patients. Who have lost all of their teeth or only a few (usually no more than 6). If only one jaw has natural teeth missing. It is call a single denture.
- Removable partial dentures use to replace many natural teeth. They can made from metal, called removable partial dentures, with a metal base. If made from acrylic resin. They call acrylic removable partial dentures. Or some types made from highly flexible nylon. But there are still limitations in use. Which type of denture to use depends on the patient’s teeth, financial status and the purpose of that particular patient.
- Immediate Dentures This type of denture is often use as temporary dentures in cases. Where several teeth need to extracte or as long-term removable dentures. In cases where only a few teeth are extracted, the dentist will prepare the dentures first. Then make an appointment for the patient to have the teeth extracted along with immediate denture insertion after the extraction. On the day of the extraction. The patient must wear the dentures at all times and the denture base filled 1-2 months after the extraction.
- Overdentures: This type of removable denture consists of a natural tooth root or dental implant, along with an attachment to help hold the denture firmly in the mouth. In some cases. A metal rod use to support the force of chewing.
Maintenance of removable dentures
- Remove and clean the dentures every time after eating. There should be a container of water to prevent the dentures from slipping out and breaking.
- Brush and clean your remaining natural teeth, removing any dentures first.
- Do not use toothbrushes and toothpaste that contain abrasive powder to clean dentures because it will cause small scratches, wear down the dentures, stain them easily, and become a place for microorganisms to accumulate. You can use soapy water and gauze to clean the dentures, which is sufficient.