Mouth disease or mechanical damage can lead to tooth loss at a young age. Then people wonder, “What are dentures?” Dentures are artificial teeth that are placed in place of lost teeth. They allow to restore the anatomy and physiology of the dentoalveolar system, preventing gastrointestinal disorders and other problems.
What are Dentures and What are Their Features?
The modern dentists at the FindGlob dental clinic in Turkey offer many different ways of restoring teeth with dentures, each with its characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. Sometimes there are so many choices that it is not always possible to figure it all out on your own, and many people ask, “What are dentures?”.
Removable Dentures
Removable dentures are very popular because of their affordability, ease of care, and short fitting times. Prosthetics can be used as full or partial dentures: even the complete absence of teeth in the mouth is not an obstacle to the installation of dentures. The most common are partial dentures and removable nylon prostheses.
The partial dentures framework is shaped like an arch. The framework is made of titanium alloys or precious metals such as gold or platinum. The prostheses are attached to the jaw with special locks and the arch of the prosthesis goes under the tongue or along the palate. Modular dentures are very comfortable, it takes little space in the mouth, it is securely attached to the oral cavity, and is easy to remove. These removable dentures do not irritate and last for a long time. Other positive aspects are the high resistance of the framework, no need for removal at night, and easy to clean using common mouth hygiene products.
Nylon dentures are made from polymeric materials, acrylic, using hot moulding in a prefabricated mould. Acrylic has many positive qualities: the material is flexible, does not cause allergies, is very durable, has a wide range of colours and shades, does not absorb moisture and odours, and acrylic dentures hold securely on the jaw.
Fixed Dentures
Fixed dentures can be used to restore single missing teeth or multiple teeth at the FindGlob dental clinic in Turkey. Ceramic crowns, inlays, and veneers are used to restore partially damaged teeth and gums, while bridges and adhesive dentures are used to replace missing teeth. Special mention should be made of implants as a method of dental restoration.
Veneer
Veneers are thin ceramic dentures that are applied to the front surface of the teeth to correct small defects in the mouth – chips and cracks. These dentures can be matched in colour, therefore, the restored missing teeth will not look different from the natural teeth.
Inlay
Inlays are special ceramic dentures that partially restore a damaged tooth by replacing its part (without extracting it).
Porcelain-fused-to-metal Crowns
Almost completely decayed teeth can be restored by fabricating a crown from metal-ceramic after a special procedure. These are fabricated from metal, which is then covered with a thin layer of ceramic.
Adhesive Dentures
Bridges are custom-made and fit over the oral cavity by attaching the bridge to healthy teeth. These restorations are also called adhesive dentures. In this type of restoration, the supporting teeth are subjected to minimal, if any, extra work. The average lifespan of a bridge is about three to five years.
Implantation
Implants are one of the most effective ways of restoring missing teeth at the FindGlob dental clinic. A dental implant is a structure that consists of an implant and an abutment. The restoration is performed in several phases and consists of implants made of special titanium posts – implants – inserted into the jawbone. Over a certain period, these dentures are used to build up artificial teeth or a bridge from multiple teeth. Augmented titanium is fully fuses with natural dental tissue, due to which the implants are very securely fixed into the jaw, aesthetically pleasing and indistinguishable from natural teeth, restoring full chewing function. The implantation process takes much longer and requires many visits to the dentist, but the inconveniences are justified by the high reliability and quality of the restoration.
Benefits of Dentures
There are many advantages of dentures, which can be summed up in four points:
- The price of dentures. Of course, dentures are not free, but compared to implantation, dentures are quite inexpensive. The wide selection of modern dentures at the FindGlob dental clinic in Turkey allows you to choose an orthopaedic design to suit any budget.
- Making dentures is a simple and quick activity. It takes about two weeks to make dentures. The patient who goes to the dentist for an artificial tooth can restore the functionality and aesthetics of their missing teeth and gums within a month.
- Harmless procedure for gums. There are no direct contraindications to dentures, so the procedure does not cause any harm to the body. While dentures previously caused a galvanic reaction in the mouth and often allergic reactions, now prosthetic constructions are hypoallergenic and biocompatible, and the presence of metal is not necessary.
- Preservation of teeth. The function of dentures is not limited to restoring the tooth row – dentures protect the teeth and gums being restored from damage and further decay.
Dentures are an acceptable and in-demand method of dental restoration. The professional work of an experienced orthopaedic dentist at the FindGlob dental clinic in Turkey can minimise the risks and treat the patient’s teeth effectively. Please note that the decision must be made after a thorough diagnosis of the patient’s mouth and a detailed review of your options with your dentist.
