Dentures

Dentures are prosthetic restorations used to replace missing teeth and restore chewing function, speech, and smile esthetics. They are specifically designed to accommodate the individual needs and anatomy of the patient.

There are different types of dental prostheses, including partial dentures (used to replace several missing teeth) and complete dentures (used when all teeth in a jaw are missing). These prostheses can be made from various materials, such as acrylic resins, metals, or combinations of these materials.

Complete dentures are a type of prosthesis that replaces all the teeth in one jaw, either the upper or lower. They can be made from various materials, most commonly acrylic or a metal base with plastic teeth. Complete dentures are held in place through suction and the adaptation of the cheeks and tongue muscles.

• Conventional Complete Dentures: They are made after the removal of all teeth and the healing of the gums.
• Immediate dentures: Immediate dentures are placed immediately after tooth extraction, without a healing period for the gums

• They improve esthetics and the smile.
• They make chewing and speaking easier.
• They boost self-confidence and improve quality of life.

• Tooth extraction: If you have remaining teeth that cannot be preserved, they will be extracted.
• Taking impressions: An impression of your mouth and gums is taken to fabricate the dentures.
• Fabrication of the dentures: The dentures are fabricated in the laboratory.
• Try-in and placement: The dentures are adjusted and placed in the mouth.
• Regular check-ups: You regularly visit the dentist to check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to the dentures.

• Regularly clean them with a soft brush and denture paste after every meal.
• At night, soak them in a glass of water with a denture cleaning tablet.
• Regularly visit your dentist for check-ups.

Removable partial dentures are a type of prosthesis used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are made from various materials, most commonly acrylic or a metal base with plastic teeth. They rely on the remaining natural teeth for support and can be removed and reinserted by the patient.

• Removable acrylic partial dentures: They are characterized by a lightweight construction and relatively affordable price, although their durability is shorter compared to metal versions.
• Removable partial dentures with metal framework (Wisil): They offer greater strength and a longer lifespan compared to acrylic dentures, but they are also more expensive.

• They assist in functional chewing and speaking.
• They help maintain the healthy shape of the face.
• They prevent the shifting of remaining teeth.
• They contribute to improved self-confidence and quality of life.

• Dental Examination: The dentist performs an examination of the teeth and gums to determine if conditions are suitable for the fabrication of partial dentures.
• Taking impressions: An impression of your mouth and gums is taken for the fabrication of the prostheses.
• Laboratory fabrication: The dentures are fabricated in the laboratory.
• Try-in and placement: The dentures are adjusted and placed in the mouth.
• Regular check-ups: You regularly visit the dentist to check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to the dentures.

• Regularly clean them with a soft brush and denture paste after every meal.
• At night, soak them in a glass of water with a denture cleaning tablet.
• Regularly visit your dentist for check-ups.

Dentures with attachments are a type of prosthesis that use attachments as auxiliary elements to connect with remaining teeth or implants. These types of dentures are often used when it's necessary to improve the stability, retention, and functionality of the prosthetic, especially in cases where the remaining teeth in the jaw are weak or insufficient to support traditional prosthetic replacements.

• Increased stabilization and retention: Attachments provide a firmer and more secure attachment for the denture, resulting in increased stability and comfort during chewing and speaking.
• Improved esthetics: The use of attachments allows for the creation of thinner and more discreet dentures, resulting in a better esthetic appearance of the smile.
• Natural feel: A more natural feel is provided by a more stable denture.

These dentures are particularly suitable for patients who:

• The remaining teeth in the jaw are not strong enough to adequately support a conventional denture.
• There is a need for improved stability and functionality of the denture.
• The patient wants a more esthetically pleasing denture.

There are several types of attachments, and the choice of the appropriate one depends on the individual case and the treatment plan defined by the dentist, a specialist in dental prosthetics.

Attachments represent an effective and modern solution in dental prosthetics. They provide patients with enhanced stability, comfort, function, and esthetics, significantly contributing to their quality of life.