Removable Dentures
Removable Dentures are a set of artificial teeth that fit over the gums and can be removed at night. They are a more affordable and easier choice to help you recover your smile and the ability to chew and speak normally again. A Removable Full Denture is made of a pink or gum-colored plastic base that exactly fits the patient’s gums. The artificial, replacement teeth are fastened to this base, which can’t be removed without a dentist’s assistance.
How are dentures made?
Fabricating a denture requires several steps:
1.Taking dental impressions : First, impressions of your upper and lower jaws are taken, including your gums and any remaining teeth. Oftentimes, two impressions — a preliminary and a final impressions are taken.
2.Making a dental model : Your impressions are then sent to a dental lab. A dental technician will use your dental impressions to craft a stone model (replica) of your mouth. This model is then used to create denture customized for you.
3.Customizing the denture : Building the denture starts with wax registration blocks. These blocks help the dental technician determine where to place the artificial teeth. Next, the technician will use a variety of materials (like acrylic, nylon or resin) to build up the base of your new denture. Finally, they’ll add the artificial teeth and ensure that the upper and lower teeth fit together correctly.
4.Polishing the denture : Once the technician creates your new denture, they’ll polish it to a natural-looking shine and send it back to your dentist for your fitting.
What happens during a denture fitting?
Your new dentures are placed in your mouth and fit is check. Any areas that put excess pressure on your gums are adjusted and any necessary final adjustments to your denture are done.
It’s important to know that it usually takes several office visits to achieve the desired fit. This is because the soft tissues in your mouth will need time to adjust to your denture.
What are the benefits of dentures?
Dentures offer a number of benefits, including:
1. Improved chewing function.
2. Enhanced appearance.
3. Improved speech function.
4. Better nutrition (due to improved chewing function).
What are the drawbacks of dentures?
Dentures also have their share of challenges — especially traditional removable dentures. For instance, many traditional denture wearers complain that their appliances shift, wobble or slip out of place when they’re speaking or chewing. In addition, your jawbone gradually shrinks following tooth loss, leading to facial collapse (like sunken-in cheeks).
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