No one really wants to need dentures, but sometimes diet, poor dental hygiene, and heredity can lead to adult tooth loss. Missing teeth can cause a variety of problems, including impaired speech, loss of self-esteem, difficulty eating, and infected gums. Whatever the reason for tooth loss, dentures can help alleviate some of the associated problems.
Although comfort and appearance are important factors when choosing dentures, function should be the number one concern. There are four main types of dentures to consider based on function.
Different Types Dentures:
Standard Dentures: These are useful to replace teeth that have completely fallen out. A dentist will fit the patient for dentures by making an impression of the upper and lower gums. Necessary adjustments – such as fitting – will be made during follow up appointments.
CuSil Dentures: These removable dentures cover partial areas of the mouth and are held in place by existing teeth. Deliberate holes are placed throughout the dentures to allow teeth to push through. CuSil dentures work best as upper dentures.
Immediate, or Temporary Dentures: Sometimes called flippers, these are another type of removable, partial dentures. Often becoming permanent dentures for some people, the dentures are made and fitted before any natural teeth have been extracted. Then, once the teeth are removed the partial dentures are placed over the healing gums. Wire may be used for additional support.
Implant Retained Dentures: These are the most durable and permanent type of dentures, and are often the most expensive. Implant retained dentures are a smart option for people who have trouble wearing lower dentures. They are implanted by placing a titanium screw into the pre-drilled gum where over the course of several months it will bond to the underlying bone. Then, a post is attached to the implant to which a porcelain tooth may be attached.
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