Not sure how to choose dentures? The advantages and disadvantages of various types of dentures

Dentures, commonly known as false teeth. In medicine, it refers to the general term fororations made for patients who have lost some or all of their upper and lower jaw teeth. In daily life, poor oral hygiene habits can lead to dental caries or period diseases, which may lead to tooth loss if they develop to a serious stage. Once teeth are missing, people may encounter a series of problems such as chewing difficulties, digestive problems,nutrition, speech disorders, and facial contour collapse. Faced with these problems, many people choose to have dentures to restore. 01. What are the ways denture restoration? There are three ways of denture restoration, including removable denture restoration, fixed denture restoration, and implant denture restoration. Remov denture A removable denture is a denture that can be taken out and put in by the patient. Its principle is that the doctor designs it individually according to the of the teeth, alveolar bone, and gingival mucosa that still remain in the patient's mouth. It consists of artificial teeth, a base plate, some parts that play a fixed and connecting role, such as clasps, etc., to restore the shape and function of the missing teeth. A well-designed removable dent has the advantages of little damage to the remaining teeth and easy cleaning. However, because of its large volume, patients may feel a foreign body sensation when wearing it, and it a period of time to adapt. Fixed denture A fixed denture usually needs to use the natural teeth on one or both sides of the missing tooth area as base, build a bridge in the missing tooth area, and finally fix it on the base teeth with adhesive. Because of its structure, which is similar to a bridge, we also it a "fixed bridge". The fixed denture is completed by medical staff and has the advantages of being close to the original natural tooth in appearance, small foreign body sensation, no need to take it off; the disadvantage is that it needs to process the shape of the two side teeth, which may cause some damage. Implant denture Implant denture is a class of restorative dentures that implant implants into the bone in the missing tooth area, simulating the natural tooth root, and providing support and retention for restoration of missing teeth. Its advantages are obvious, and it can obtain relatively good chewing power and comfort without damaging the surrounding teeth. Patients can choose implant denture restoration when their general is good and the alveolar bone in the missing tooth area meets the surgical conditions. 02. How to take care of dentures? The care afterure restoration is also different according to different denture restoration methods. Removable dentures need to be taken out and cleaned after each meal and before going to bed. cleaning, we can use clean water with a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently wipe, or use a special denture cleaning tablet to clean. In order to let the tissues in our mouth rest, it is better to avoid wearing dentures at night, and the removed dentures can be soaked in cold water. In daily use, when taking out putting in, the movements should be gentle, along the direction, avoid randomly pulling hard, and do not bite hard objects with your teeth. The maintenance of fixed dentures implant dentures is relatively simple, as long as daily brushing and cleaning work is done. 03. Conclusion No matter which kind of denture you wear it is recommended to have regular check-ups. If you feel that there is any discomfort in the use of dentures, you should make an appointment for a follow-up visit time, and do not deal with it by yourself.