They are the prosthetic devices that replaces missing teeth and are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity.
Types Of Dentures
Complete Dentures: It replaces missing teeth in a single/both the jaws.
Indications:
Completely missing teeth in one/both arches
Extensive periodontal diseases.
Grossly decayed teeth.
Lack of financial resources for alternative treatment.
Patient refused partial dentures
Contraindications:
Epileptic patients .
Patients with psychological disorders.
2. Removable Partial Dentures: It replaces single/few missing teeth. It provides function and aesthetic for patient who cannot have tooth for any reasons.
3. Implant Supported Dentures : A denture that is supported by and attached to implants .
Indications:
When a person doesn’t have any teeth in the jaw , but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants.
Things to be followed after wearing Dentures
Always remove any type of denture you wear to clean the denture and the gum area after every meal.
Do not sleep with the dentures at night time (to give the rest to your gums).
Always store the dentures in a container filled with clean water at room temperature.
Bridges
A fixed dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
Types Of Bridges
Metal
Metal-Ceramic
All-Ceramic
Zirconia
How long do Bridges Last??
Bridges last a lifetime. However, they do sometimes loosen or fall out.
Practicing good oral hygiene can ensure the longevity of your bridge.
A bridge lose support if your adjacent teeth holding it in place is damaged due to dental diseases.
How to prevent damage to bridges ??
Maintain the oral hygiene with regular dental follow-up.
A titanium screw (like a tooth root ) that is surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath the gum line. A natural tooth colored crown is then placed over the Dental Implant. They are used to replace a single tooth or several teeth or to support partial or full dentures…