Dentures

Dentures

This article will discuss:

  • About, what are dentures for?;
  • how they are distinguished;
  • What care is needed for dentures?.

Back in the last century, dentistry was considered a new medical field., and patients treated dental treatment with caution, because this procedure was painful, that's why it scared a lot of people. Nevertheless, the history of dentistry is not a single century, and not even a single millennium. Tooth loss was a significant problem for our distant ancestors., after all, natural solid food could not be chewed by sick teeth and toothless jaws. Of course, teeth in antiquity tried to treat, but it was rarely possible to cope with diseases. And then, to replace the natural lost dental units, dentures were invented.. Already the ancient Roman barbers and jewelers were professional enough for their time to prosthetic teeth.. Artificial dental units were made from the bones and teeth of humans and animals., and fixed in the oral cavity their wire made of precious metal. Truth, the aesthetics and functionality of the prostheses of that time were very lame compared to those, what dental clinics offer patients today.

A denture is an orthopedic structure, restoring the anatomical integrity of the dentition. Not all patients at the associative level like the word "prosthesis", however, dentures, used in dentistry, do not worsen, and improve the appearance of the dentition. Artificial teeth can look much more attractive than natural ones., performing absolutely all the functions of natural dental units. Prostheses are not even always used for medical purposes - aesthetic dentistry offers patients the installation of micro-prostheses, to make absolutely healthy teeth look more aesthetic. Subject to the correct manufacture and installation of the orthopedic structure, prostheses do not cause discomfort in patients, and perceived, like natural teeth.

Classification of dentures

Dental prostheses - universal designs, they are suitable for replacing any number of dental units. In a variety of designs for the correction of orthopedic defects, the following main types of dentures are distinguished:

  • fixed;
    removable.

Non-removable prostheses are fixed in the mouth for a long time, and are removed only after the expiration of the operational period. Also, the dentist can remove them in emergency situations.: when repair of a structure or treatment of a tooth under a prosthesis is required. Fixed prosthetics are designed to cope with single defects in a row of teeth and the absence of several dental units.. There are three subspecies of such prostheses.:

  • crowns - replace the crown part of the tooth, easy to install and can be made from porcelain, metal, plastics, using other more modern materials;
  • "bridges" - represent several crowns and are fixed in the mouth with the help of supporting dental units or implants (if there are no abutment teeth), also the "bridge" can be fixed with special glue;
  • microprostheses are dental inlays made of porcelain or other composite material, eliminating defects of partially destroyed teeth; Moreover, this category includes thin dentures (veneers and lumineers), providing aesthetics of the anterior dental units.

Removable prosthetics

Removable orthopedic structures are arranged with the calculation, that the patient will independently remove and put them on at will or if necessary. Usually, false teeth are removed at night, and cleaning them outside the oral cavity is much more convenient and effective. Removable dentures are focused on eliminating significant defects in a row of teeth and are especially popular in elderly patients.. Removable orthopedic structure can be completely and partially removable.

Completely removable structures are made of acrylic or nylon. They are placed on patients, who lost all their teeth. The fixation of such prostheses provides a suction effect., special gel or cream. Partially removable structures are used to replace two or more dental units. They are held in the oral cavity by special plastic or metal fasteners. (hooks, locks). These prostheses can be clasp, acrylic and nylon.

Installation of dentures - indications

Severe damage to the crown part of the dental unit. With such a defect, pulpitis often develops., and the installation of a crown or inlay helps to solve the problem. Crowns are placed in case of large-scale destruction of the tooth (more than half of the crown), and tabs eliminate smaller damage.
Complete destruction of the crown region of the tooth. When only the root remains of the tooth, pin is used.

Pathological tooth wear. At the same time, dental tissues help preserve crowns and veneers.. Veneers are used to replace the thinnest and most visible teeth..
Missing one tooth. A variety of prostheses are suitable for eliminating a defect..
Multiple defects in a row of teeth. In this clinical case, the installation of prostheses is the most correct solution..

Contraindications

If we take the procedure of prosthetics as a whole, there are no direct contraindications to it. A variety of prosthetic methods and prosthesis materials allows the dentist to decide,which orthopedic constructions are best suited in each individual situation. Removable dentures do not have a strong effect on the patient's body and problems usually do not arise before their installation. However, the dentist will not start prosthetics with a fixed structure, until you are sure that there are no contraindications.

Postpone fixed prosthetics, if:

  • the patient is pregnant;
  • the patient is addicted;
  • the patient's body is afflicted with an acute disease;
  • the patient has recently been seriously ill or has undergone radiation therapy.

There are also local contraindications for prosthetics., for example:

  • poor oral hygiene;
  • jaw bone disease;
  • the course of an acute inflammatory process in the mouth.

This is a generalized list of contraindications. The installation of each prosthesis may have particular contraindications, reported to the patient by the dentist.

Benefits of dentures

Prosthetics have many benefits., which can be combined and presented in the form of four points:

  1. The price of dentures. By itself, prosthetics is not a free procedure, but compared to the implantation of implants, prostheses are very inexpensive. A wide range of modern dentures provides the opportunity to choose an orthopedic design in accordance with any budget..
  2. Making dentures is a simple and quick event. It takes about two weeks to, to make a prosthesis. Patient, consulting a dentist, to prosthetic teeth, within a month will be able to restore functionality and aesthetics to the dentition.
  3. Harmlessness of the procedure. There are no direct contraindications to prosthetics, Consequently, the procedure does not cause harm to the body. If earlier prostheses caused galvanic reactions in the oral cavity and often provoked allergies, now orthopedic constructions are made hypoallergenic and biocompatible, and the presence of metal in them is completely optional.
  4. Preservation of teeth. The function of prosthetics is not limited to the restoration of the dentition - prostheses protect prosthetic teeth from harmful effects and further destruction.

Disadvantages of dentures

Despite the impressive benefits, orthopedic structures have weaknesses. For example:

  • short service life - prostheses must be replaced at various intervals;
  • probability of breakage - no matter what material orthopedic structures are made of, they can still get damaged., actually, like natural teeth;
  • artificial distribution of chewing load - prostheses can not always cope well with chewing loads, what causes damage to the bones of the jaw and abutment teeth.

If the prosthetics is carried out with a high-quality orthopedic design and the procedure is carried out by a specialist, negative consequences of prosthetics are minimal.
What care do dentures require??

Orthopedic constructions of a non-removable type are worn by patients, like natural teeth. After installing them, no special actions need to be taken.. Of course, hygiene procedures should be carried out regularly and carefully. Do not lose sight of the fragility of the prosthesis - so as not to damage it, care must be taken with the design, and do not overload it with strong chewing activity when eating too hard foods.

Removable teeth tend to, to lose the original aesthetic appearance, because they need special care. Such structures must be properly cleaned. The prosthesis is removed after every meal., washed with boiled water and immersed in an antiseptic solution. Antiseptic completes cleaning procedures, killing microbes and removing the remains of the fixing substance from the orthopedic structure. Once every six months, it is recommended to visit a hygienist for professional cleaning of the prosthesis.

Any orthopedic structures must be protected from damage and harmful chemical influences.. But if the prosthesis breaks, need to go to the dentist immediately. Repair is a specialist's job, in addition, damage to the prosthesis can be dangerous to the health of the patient.

A few more words about prosthetics

If you are going to install dentures in Kharkov, then the dental laboratory "City Dental" will help to speed up this procedure and protect you from the poor quality of the orthopedic construction.

Our laboratory has been specializing in the manufacture of orthopedic structures of European quality for over seventeen years.. Our dentures are the result of the coordinated work of an experienced team of highly qualified dental technicians.. The laboratory has the latest equipment, which allows you to make orthopedic structures of any complexity and from any materials.

We work with all cities of Ukraine, and also provide a high level of prosthetics in dental institutions of the CIS countries and Europe. Having placed an order for the manufacture of an orthopedic structure in City Dental, You are guaranteed to receive a high-quality and aesthetic prosthesis, which will be worn for a long time and comfortably.

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