Dentures are the replacement for missing teeth and there are many facts about dentures which are misunderstood.
Dentures may seem like a permanent solution but the actuality is that they usually last about 7 years. Initially dentures fit tight and make drastic changes for a patients smile as seen below but over time they begin to change the patients bite. Over the years bone loss occurs and the dentures begin to be less visible and almost seem to have sunk into the mouth making the lip appear to fold inward. Bone loss occurs and as the bone is reabsorbed the denture has less support and will begin to sit higher on the top and lower on the bottom.
In order to accommodate these changes the patient will begin to bite differently and as the lower jaw moves forward the mouth appears more like just an opening without shape. Pain occurs after continual stress on the facial muscles creating sore spots and headaches. New dentures every 7 years are beneficial because they can be reshaped and made to fit tightly again. It is important to have dentures with retention and stability which keep the teeth from having vertical and horizontal dislodgement. Wearing loose dentures for a long time will create soft flabby gum tissue and this will cause the denture to lose its stability. Getting the dentures relined every two years can help with this problem by creating a firmer denture base.
In order to accommodate these changes the patient will begin to bite differently and as the lower jaw moves forward the mouth appears more like just an opening without shape. Pain occurs after continual stress on the facial muscles creating sore spots and headaches. New dentures every 7 years are beneficial because they can be reshaped and made to fit tightly again. It is important to have dentures with retention and stability which keep the teeth from having vertical and horizontal dislodgement. Wearing loose dentures for a long time will create soft flabby gum tissue and this will cause the denture to lose its stability. Getting the dentures relined every two years can help with this problem by creating a firmer denture base.
Expected changes with dentures are gums with shrinkage, worn out dentures, and a changed bite. Denture patients usually have problems with their bottom dentures and tend to only wear their upper denture since the lower denture is more difficult to be retained. Another major decision to be made is to decide whether plastic or porcelain teeth are more suitable for your lifestyle. Porcelain teeth do not wear but the plastic denture base make it difficult for the teeth to adhere to the base. Plastic teeth with a plastic denture base are durable and have less problems associated with them but should be replaced every five to seven years for best results.
A most stable type of denture would be one with mini implants which retains the denture in position. These types of implants can be inserted into the jawbone in one visit and are less invasive than other implant procedures.
The ideal treatment is subject to each person and their lifestyle but obtaining the necessary knowledge is crucial and can be done by consulting with your dentist.
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