Replacement of Missing Teeth in Nepal

There are different ways of Replacement of missing tooth/teeth.

1. Dentures – Complete Dentures
2. Removable Partial Dentures
3. Cast Partial Denture CPD
4. Implant Supported Dentures
5. Bridges
6. Implants

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DENTURES

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

1. 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. Cast Partial Denture CPD:

A cast partial denture is a removable dental prosthesis that replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth attached to a metal framework, typically made of a metal alloy like cobalt-chromium. It’s designed to fit over the gums and remaining natural teeth, using clasps or precision attachments for retention.

  4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Dental Implants

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…

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