Essential Dentures
DENTURES – A denture or a complete denture, is an appliance inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth, and provides support for the cheeks and lips.
The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain, or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth; a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.
Dentures over an ordinary course of time will wear and need
to be replaced or relined to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will
slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction
of the teeth. Regular dental examinations are still important for the denture
wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.
MOST DENTURES ARE MADE OF ACRYLIC AND CAN BE FABRICATED IN TWO DIFFERENT WAYS
- A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
- An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted while the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
- An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
- A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe, leaving room for the tongue.
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