Denture is a removable prosthetic restoration replacing one or more teeth, sometimes referred to as "jaw". A complete denture replaces all natural teeth, upper or lower jaw. A partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and are adapted to your natural teeth with metal clasps or aesthetically, called precision hooks
to replace the natural teeth and the support for cheeks and lips patients who have little (partial) or all (total) teeth in the upper or lower jaw
The dentures usually last 10 years, but their life is dependent on many factors related to lifestyle, maintaining good oral hygiene, if the teeth are of significant damage if the denture is loose etc.
The advantages pf placement of a denture mainly are: • no anesthesia required • provides support for cheeks and lips and thus prevents premature aging and wrinkles that develop around the mouth • is comfortable and does not move when chewing • improves appearance • has minimal absorption stains • protects the health of other [...]
The most common advantages pf placement of a denture mainly are: • that require excellent oral hygiene • the relatively high cost of • that it is a mobile prosthesis, which is removed during the night • that creates slightly difficulty speaking, immediately after installing the denture • that there is a possibility of small [...]
As an alternative there is the dental implants placement. Of course this solution is higher cost. It would be advisable to consult your dentist
The denture placement is painless
After the placement of a denture, you will need to: • daily brushing teeth, at least three times daily, with a soft toothbrush • using the mouthwash containing no chlorhexidine and certainly • To avoid biting your nails, chewing ice, biting a pencil, or other hard objects
You will definitely need a little practice. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces, chew slowly and the 2 sides simultaneously. When you are familiar, then you start eating normally. Avoid hard foods
Typically, for positioning the denture takes 5 visits to the dentist. Sometimes on complex cases, more needed
