Removable Dentures
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What are removable dentures?
Removable dentures, better known as false teeth, are prosthetic teeth made from material such as acrylic and metal, which fit over the gums and/or remaining teeth to give the appearance that the patient still has a full set of teeth. Dentures also help patients missing most of their teeth to chew food and speak normally. However, they may not bite as effectively as the patient’s own natural teeth.
Removable dentures are prosthetic works that replace some of the natural teeth which consist of metallic or aesthetic precision hooks (when it is a partial denture), or all our natural teeth (in the case of a total denture).
Dentures should be removed from the mouth to clean them and possibly while sleeping.
Types of Removable Dentures
1. Complete dentures – a full set of false teeth for either the upper or lower jaw, or both.
2. Partial dentures – removable replacements for just one or a few teeth.
Risks associated with Removable Dentures
In cases of bone absorption, resulting in shrinkage of the gums, there is a problem in their retention and stability
After placement, you will experience slight difficulty in speaking and chewing. Therefore you must have patience until you become accustomed to the denture.
Artificial dentures must be checked by the dentist at least once a year since they endure attrition. If any issues occur the dentist will correct or replace the denture.
Why get removable dentures?
Dentures become necessary if the patient has lost all or most of their natural teeth, or if the teeth that remain are in such a poor condition that they decide dentures would be the better option. They bring the following advantages:
Reduce problems with eating
Prevent problems with speaking
Improve the aesthetic appearance of the smile
May boost the patient’s confidence.
Benefits of Removable Dentures
Affordable cost
Quick and easy process
Strengthens the facial aesthetics
Restoration of chewing and speech
Life with removable dentures
Oral hygiene is extremely important – this includes brushing the gums and any remaining teeth the patient has. The dentures themselves should be cleaned twice a day, as with natural teeth, and should be brushed thoroughly with toothpaste or soap and water, and soaked in a fizzy solution of denture-cleaning tablets to remove bacteria and stains.
Eating can be difficult at first, and it is advisable to start with soft food cut into small pieces, gradually building back to a more complete diet. Chewing gum and other particularly sticky or hard food can cause problems.
It is important to follow the dentist’s instructions and contact them with any problems encountered with the removable dentures.