The full and partial dentures are one of the options for restoring missing teeth. If left untreated, complete or partial tooth loss damages an individual’s image, raises their risk of nutritional problems, and makes it more challenging for them to keep up their regular oral health. Dentures are available in a variety of types and have been used for many years.
How do dentures function?
The base of a full or partial denture is constructed of plastic resin and replicates gum tissue. It sits over the region of bone that is used to support the teeth. This base is equipped with prosthetic teeth that are designed to look like real teeth in both appearance and functionality. The dentures must fit perfectly because the suction generated by their snug fit against the alveolar ridges maintains the dentures in position. The huge surface area of the palate, or roof of the mouth, offers extra support for dentures inserted in the upper jaw, allowing them to be stronger.
Making and modifying the dentures
The dentist will first imprint the lower and upper jaw’s alveolar ridges. In a dental lab, the mold will be utilized to create the denture base. The dentist and lab technician will create a denture that fits well and is appropriately proportioned in conjunction. For the prosthetic teeth to appear natural, they will be tooth-colored.
The development of a biting balance is essential for guaranteeing suitable dental functions, such as talking and eating. It also means that proper placement and sturdiness between the bottom and top dentures is necessary. To make sure patients are able to use dentures comfortably, the dentist will check their shape and functionality.
- Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are a kind of removable denture that can be referred to as partials. Since it is often not suitable to extract naturally occurring teeth that are still working, partials are often suggested for individuals who still have an extensive amount of healthy teeth in their jaw. Although they are separate terms, bridges, and partials are used synonymously by misguided individuals. While fixed bridges are secured permanently, crowns are put over two natural, neighboring teeth, and partial dentures are removable. A metal frame constructed from acrylic is used to build partials, and clasps on it are meant to be attached to natural teeth.
- Complete dentures
People who have lost nearly or all of their natural teeth are usually advised to have complete dentures. You are able to hide your top or lower teeth with a traditional complete denture. Before fitting complete dentures, the dentist will carry out an appropriate tooth extraction operation if the patient wants to have any existing teeth removed from the jaw.
