Alex Is it possible to get a complete set of dentures?
It is possible to design dentures that accommodate the natural teeth, but this costs more, and in such short supply, natural teeth do not really benefit the mouth. So, it can be a better option to remove the few remaining teeth and fit the patient with a complete set of dentures.
How are the teeth of an immediate denture made?
The immediate denture is then fabricated on this modified reshaped stone model. Prior to tooth removal and denture insertion, the denture teeth replacing the teeth in areas where teeth are already missing are set-up in wax and evaluated in the mouth for shape, color and bite (occlusion).
How are immediate dentures used to prevent pain?
A soft liner is placed inside the immediate denture to cushion and prevent discomfort as healing occurs. Patients have had removal of teeth (oral surgery) and full dentures that covers the entire palate on the upper in one visit. This can be challenging to get used too, although patients manage.
When do you take Your dentures out of your mouth?
Generally, dentures are only worn during the daytime. They are usually removed and left to rest in a cleaning solution overnight. This not only keeps them disinfected and free from bacteria, it also gives the mouth enough time to carry out its own maintenance processes.
How many implants do you need for snap in dentures?
Snap in dentures typically use 2 -4 implants on the bottom and 4-8 implants on the top. The overdenture can be made to look extremely life like if a very high end dental lab is used…very similar to natural teeth. The denture will feel stable and secure.
When to use an immediate denture or a full denture?
Immediate dentures (temporary dentures) are used when all remaining teeth are extracted and full dentures are placed at the same visit. Since remaining teeth were in place at the time of impressions and construction of the denture, we take our best judgment as to where proper healing will occur.
How are dentures held in place with implants?
They are held securely in place with the help of dental implants or anchors onto the existing teeth. What makes them unique is the locator attachments embedded within the tissue side of the denture. The locator attachments snap onto the implants or onto the locator receptors.
When to wear dentures and when to take them out?
A complete set of dentures is worn for most of the day, as a replacement for natural teeth, but taken out for cleaning at night. The partial denture works in the same way, but it is clipped on to the remaining natural teeth.