The Four Different Types Of Dentures Explained

Are you in need of new dentures? Do you know anything about dentures or what your options are? This can be confusing for many people and understandably so. After all, most people only get new dentures once or twice during their lifetime, so it's not like they're doing this everyday. In addition, medical research has come up with new dental treatMents and options everyday. Some of these new treatMents, including implants, have only been available since the early 1990 's.

The Four Different Types Of Dentures Explained

The Four Different Types Of Dentures Explained

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The Four Different Types Of Dentures Explained

The Four Different Types Of Dentures Explained

There are four types of dentures available to you. Some are obviously going to be more expensive than others. This is just going to give you a brief overview of what's available to you.

Standard Denture

The standard denture is designed for individuals who have already lostall of their original teeth. These are the types of dentures that have been used for the past few decades, although there have been a few modifications in order to help them fit better and be more comfortable to wear. These standard dentures can be sized by removing some of the back portion of the denture. The only drawback to doing this is that the more that is removed, the less of a seal you'll have in your mouth to hold them in place.

Immediate Dentures

Immediate dentures are not exactly what you would think. They are actually the temporary dentures that patients are equipped with immediately after having their bad teeth extracted. The term "immediate" gives some people the impression that they're getting dentures made for them the same day, as if they were goingthrough a cycloidal drive up window, but that's not the case.

Cu-Sil Dentures

Cu-Sil dentures aren't a very good solution for people that have many individually stable, natural teeth. There are actually a lot of problems with this type of denture "because of the difficulty of alignment and stability. In many cases, Cu-Sil dentures will not work effectively for some people that have no teeth at all to help establish the new denture. Ask your dentist more about Cu-Sil dentures and if they are a viable option for you.

Dental Implants

Implants are by far the most expensive denture option available. The cost of a full set of implants can rival a down payment on a middle class home. The reason for this is that they are the mosteffective denture solution by far. Posts are inserted into the persons jaw and allowed to heal in place. After doing this your dentures can be snapped into place allowing much more stability. Many people with implants have said it's almost like having real teeth again because they can eat almost normally.

As I said before, this is just a brief overview of the types of dentures available to you. You should contact a dentist and ask any additional questions that you may have.

The Four Different Types Of Dentures Explained

Hybrid Dentures-The ' Fixed-Removable Dentures '

If you've lost most or all of your teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease, then regular removable dentures are not the only solution. Implants can help you by supporting a more secure and stable prosthetic replaceMent for teeth. Implant placeMent can be a great option for denture stabilization. A thorough individual evaluation of your medical history, study models of your teeth and x-rays will help to determine the options available dentist for you. Among these, a special type of implant-supported prosthesis is a "hybrid denture, referred to as a hybrid because it combines the advanTAGes of a fixed replacement with those of a removable denture. It is especially suitable for those who've lost a considerable amount of jawbone over time due to missingteeth.

A hybrid denture requires placing four or more implants in the jaw, jawbone depending on the size and shape. After the implants heal, they are connected to abutments (connectors) which can be screwed into a metal framework. The hybrid denture is fixed and does not require removal everyday like regular dentures because it is screw retained into the implants.

Hybrid Dentures-The ' Fixed-Removable Dentures '

Hybrid Dentures-The ' Fixed-Removable Dentures '

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Hybrid Dentures-The ' Fixed-Removable Dentures '

Hybrid Dentures-The ' Fixed-Removable Dentures '

If you're a denture wearer who has always wanted fixed teeth but are not ready or a candidate for multiple individual implants for each missing tooth, hybrid dentures could be the answer for you.

Hybrid Dentures-The ' Fixed-Removable Dentures '

Patient Advice: Teeth Implants or Dentures?

Patients with missing teeth very often want the gaps left behind filling with replaceMent, false teeth of some kind. These are normally teeth implants of dentures. To a patient, these can seem quite similar, and even when the differences are explained, it can be hard to know which option is right. Dentists will advise on the right option, depending on the general health and age of the patient, the number of missing teeth and the quality and quantity of available jaw bone. A good piece of patient advice is to ensure that your dentist can clearly explain why he or she is suggesting one treatMent over another.

The differences between teeth implants and dentures include the fact that dentures are removable and that implants are surgically and permanently implanted into the jaw bone to provide a fixed tooth replaceMent. This means that the procedures involved in the two options are very different: a removable denture can be measured and fitted in as little as two dental appointMents as close together as one week whereas dental implants require three to six months' worth of healing before the crown can be fitted. The procedure for teeth implants is surgical, carried out under local anaesthetic and some pain and discomfort will be involved.

When the jawbone is not used as an anchor for teeth, natural or false, it shrinks away. Teeth implants are placed directly into the one so help to preserve the jaw. They are made from titanium which is hypoallergenic and which has the quality of being able to fuse directly with the bone. When removable dentures are used instead, there is nothing protecting the jawbone from shrinkage and over time the bone will shrink back and will change the shape of the mouth. This means that dentures will begin to move around and feel loose and will eventually have to be refitted. Although teeth implants are significantly more costly than dentures, they last longer. Most implants stay in place for the life of the patient, whereas dentures become loose and need replacing.

Not all patients are eligible for both options. For example, in order to work teeth implants need plenty of bone of good quality around the jaw. If shrinkage has already happened then the dentist may not recommend the treatment, although bone grafts are a possibility. Children and teenagers who have yet to finish growing are not eligible for implant treatment as continued growth of the bone could lead to subsidence of the false teeth. Dentures on the other hand are suitable for almost anyone missing more than three or four teeth.

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