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Tooth Loss - Dentures Are Here To Help!
When teeth are missing, affordable dentures are often a good way of
replacing the missing teeth. You can get complete dentures, which
replace all of your teeth, or partial dentures, which replaces some
of your teeth. Dentures are also known as false teeth. Dentures are
usually made from acrylic resin and metal. They can be usually be
removed.
Who Needs Dentures?
Dentures are appropriate for anyone who has a number of missing teeth
and wishes to correct the problem. They are particularly useful for
people who are missing all their teeth, and are unable to chew or
speak properly. However, dentures can also be appropriate for people
who still have some of their teeth. Not only do dentures help a person
eat and speak, but they will also improve the appearance of the mouth
and smile.
How Are Dentures Fitted Into The Mouth?
There are two methods of fitting dentures, immediate and conventional.
mmediate dentures are fitted on the same day that the teeth are
removed. Molds of the jaws are made beforehand. The denture will
need to be adjusted later, as the jaw changes shape after the teeth
are removed. You may even need to get a replacement denture.
Conventional dentures are fitted after the teeth have been removed,
and the gums have completely healed. Impressions of the mouth are
made after the teeth have been removed. The dentures will be fitted
and adjusted, until they are a good fit.
Types of Dentures
There are three types of dentures available. The type of denture you
get will depend on how many teeth you have remaining and how healthy
they are.
Complete dentures are used to replace all the teeth for
the entire jaw. They provide fake teeth and gums for all the teeth
on the upper law, the lower jaw or the entire mouth.
Partial dentures are used to replace some teeth on the
jaw. They are fitted around the remaining teeth. They provide artificial
teeth and gums, which are connected by a metal framework and held
in place with clasps.
Over dentures are similar to a partial denture, except
they fit on the remaining teeth, instead of around them. They can
also be fitted on dental implants.
Benefits of Dentures
Dentures can provide some very important benefits for people who are
missing some or all of their teeth. They can:
