In general, a dental prosthesis is an artificial replacement tooth placed in the spot where a natural tooth once was. Dental prostheses can replace one, several, or all teeth. The best way to determine the type of dental prosthesis for each person personally is to have the dentist perform a thorough diagnosis and a patient interview. If a patient wants a personal consultation, please call their local Dentist for Dentures office. Here is some additional information people should consider.
Full removable dentures
Removable prostheses are a low-cost solution for people who have completely lost their chewing and eating function. The visual, meaning the person’s newfound aesthetic appearance, is appealing after a dental procedure. A precise impression of the upper and/or lower jaw must first be taken. At the same time, the tooth shape, the tooth color as well as the bite height and position are determined individually. A full prosthesis is held by the person’s natural oral structures. The thin salivary film between the dental prosthesis and the jaw is important because it keeps the prosthesis in the mouth through the help of capillary and adhesive forces and the resulting negative pressure.
Advantages and disadvantages of a full denture
Full dentures are fantastic because they offer great results in terms of aesthetics and use. Keep in mind, however, that dental health care is subsidized by statutory health insurers. As with most procedures, every advantage has an equal and opposite disadvantage. For instance, the bone may regress after dentures are placed. If the prosthesis does not fit properly, it can lead to redness, swelling and inflammation. In fact, many people complain about limited tasting abilities and articulatory difficulties.
Partial removable prosthesis
Partial dentures are carried out on the still existing teeth by means of braces. These “fake” teeth do not have to be machined prior to a placement. A strap across the palate or under the tongue gives the partial prosthesis additional support. The chewing pressure on the jaw does not wear down the teeth but it does saddle the prosthesis. The advantages start with the restoration of a person’s eating habits and an indistinct improvement in pronunciation. The cosmetic result is also convincing. A partial prosthesis consists of plastic teeth on a metal prosthesis base which has been coated with plastic. Contact us to learn more. You can also connect them on Facebook.
