Prosthetic teeth or Dentures is false teeth. They are custom made for each individuals, such that they can perfectly replace a missing or a diseased tooth.
Need for dentures
Missing teeth make life difficult for a person in two ways. One- the person cannot masticate or chew his food well, two- the facial appearance is compromised. Dentures come to the rescue of these people who have lost their teeth or suffer from decayed teeth. Dentures is the ideal solution when no other treatment method like cleaning, gum flap surgery, medication or a combination of these can help the situation. Dentures can be used to replace a single tooth or the full set of teeth, depending on the requirement. Dentures not only provide support to the lips and cheeks, making one look 'youthful' but also help in eating well.
Types of dentures
The type of dentures a dentist South East London would recommend, depend entirely on the specific needs of the individual. They could be either partial or complete.
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Partial dentures
As the name suggests, partial dentures are used when a patient has a single or couple of missing teeth. They could be either removable or fixed.
A fixed kind of denture is preferred when a patient has lost only 1 or 2 teeth. A fixed denture forms a 'crown & bridge' arrangement where the bridging tooth replaces the gap that was left by the missing tooth. The attached crown sits securely on the tops of the adjoining real teeth on either side. This way the denture is cemented in place.
A removable partial denture is somewhat similar, minus the crowns. Clips are used to hold the tooth in place. Yes, these are less stable than the fixed partial dentures but are obviously lesser expensive too.
Complete dentures
These are used to replace the entire set of teeth of the mandibular arch (lower jaw) or the maxillary arch (upper jaw). They come in 4 types- standard dentures, immediate dentures, implant retained dentures, and Cu-Sil dentures.
Standard dentures are for people who have lost their entire set of teeth. The rear end of such a denture ends right after the hard bone in the mouth roof. This gives the best possible retention and stability as it has maximum surface area. Suction helps retain the top denture, and stability is reliant upon the hardness of the underlying tissues. Such a procedure usually takes about 3-4 sittings with a dentist Crystal palace.
Immediate dentures are constructed just before extracting the natural teeth and are also referred to as temporary dentures. Such a prefabricated denture is implanted right after the extraction, over the bleeding sockets. These dentures serve to numb the pain too. This procedure often takes 1-2 sittings with an SE19 dentist.
Cu-Sil dentures - Natural teeth significantly aid the stability of dentures. Even a single healthy tooth can be of great support. The Cu-Sil denture has holes in it. These are encircled by a gasket of stable silicone rubber that adhere the natural teeth. This facilitates the rest of the denture to rest on the gums. This way the suction improves the stability coupled with the mechanical stability provided by the natural teeth. Cu-Sil dentures work wonders for extending the life of the teeth and help to stabilize loose teeth.
Implant retained dentures involve a titanium screw to be fitted into the underlying bone. Though this procedure is quite expensive, it’s worth it as the retention is greatly enhanced. This procedure is a lengthy one and takes multiple visits to a dentist Crystal palace, over a period of 6-7 months and it has a longer healing process.
Replacing a set of dentures
We cannot expect dentures to last for a lifetime. They have to be ideally replaced within 7-8 years. Over a period of time, the bone supporting the dentures gets eroded. This causes an upper jaw denture to rise higher and higher under the upper lip, and correspondingly a lower jaw denture sees a downward movement. This reduces the distance between the tip of the chin and the nose. Such things result in irreversible changes in the facial structure. If a patient uses the old dentures beyond the recommended length of time, it can change the muscle length, which would make it impossible for a Emergency Dentist South East London to make a new set of dentures. Thus it is recommended to have new sets of dentures made 7-8 years.
The Mindful Dentist
Are you searching for reputed dentists to deal with your missing teeth? Look no further-The Mindful Dentist team located at 73-75 Church Road, London SE19 2TA, are highly qualified, skilled, and knowledgeable. The Mindful Dentist team comprises of Kushel Morjaria dentist and Chetan Morjaria dentist. They provide the best dental services in South East London. To learn more about options for dealing with your missing teeth, just call 0208 771 7888 or email at info@mindfuldentist.london and schedule an appointment.
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