Dentures are a standard option for replacing missing teeth. It is a removable appliance attached to a supporting structure to fill in the gaps in your smile. Dentures can be made of acrylic or cobalt chrome to which false teeth are supplemented.
Dentures are often less expensive than implants. They are designed to look and function like natural teeth. Since they are removable, dentures are easy to clean. In addition, they help with speech, chewing and add support to your lips and chin.
Conventional Dentures – they are placed once the gums and bones have healed after removing the natural teeth. The waiting period can be frustrating, but the dentures normally fit properly once you wear them. Among other types of dentures, conventional dentures are the most affordable option.
Full Dentures – this type of denture is suitable for patients who have lost their entire natural teeth in the upper or lower jaw, or even both. Full dentures can allow you speak and eat normally.
Partial Dentures – this is suitable for patients who lost some of their teeth but don’t want to get dental bridges or implants. Removable partial dentures are secured in place by natural teeth and gums, including a connective implement that is made of plastic and metal. Like conventional dentures, partial dentures are also an affordable option.
Immediate Dentures – they are placed right after the removal of natural teeth. Unlike conventional dentures, you can eat much sooner with immediate dentures. In addition, immediate dentures don’t have the speech issues related to the normal denture process.
Fill in gaps caused by missing teeth. They can also replace teeth that were in poor state.
Prevent further shifting of remaining teeth.
Support facial structure and integrity
Allow you to eat the foods you want and improves your speec
The least costly solution for missing teeth
With proper care, dentures typically lasts between 5 and 10 years
The treatment procedure of dentures will depend upon the overall dental health of the patient, the location and number of missing teeth, and the type of prosthetics they selected. Generally, the procedure involves the following steps:
Taking of impressions or moulds that will be used as a model for the denture
Tooth extraction procedure to remove any unhealthy teeth
Adjustments are made to achieve the best fit and level of comfort once the denture is placed.
The procedure for getting dentures normally take 2 to 4 appointments as the appliance is made in stages. Full and partial dentures have the same stage. If you are getting immediate dentures, the procedure is slightly different. Once the tooth is extracted, your immediate denture is fitted immediately right after the tooth extraction procedure. However, immediate dentures require adjustments or replacement in 3 to 6 months following extraction because the healing of the gums and jaw changes the fit of the denture.
If you are missing teeth, you might want to consider getting dentures. Missing teeth can cause issues with your oral health, emotional wellbeing and physical appearance as it can make you look old.
With restorative treatments like dentures, you can regain your smile and your self-esteem.
Consult your Glen Waverley dentist at Ek Dental Surgery to know more about the dentures and the aesthetic benefits it can offer. We only use high-quality materials for our dentures, and with proper care, they can last for many years.
Contact Ek Dental Surgery now at (03) 9887 8787 or make an appointment online.
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