Types of Dentures: Which Is the Best Option for You?

Dentures can replace teeth right away. It is a common solution to tooth loss. Because of many innovations in dentistry, you can now have many types of dentures to choose from. Knowing the right ones for your needs can help you decide which one will suit you the most. Here are the different types of dentures to consider.

Complete dentures

These prostheses can restore all the teeth on the bottom or top dental arch. These restorations can rest on the gums. There will be no natural teeth that can hold them. These artificial teeth are removable. The patient must clean and soak them every night. Doing so can remove the plaque and food particles while allowing the gums to rest.

Immediate dentures

These are dentures that a patient wears right after the removal of some teeth. These are temporary restorations. The dentist will provide them while the dental lab creates the permanent dentures. The patient can then maintain a smile and some dental function in the meantime.

Partial dentures

These restorations can replace some teeth while maintaining the remaining natural ones. Partial dentures use metal clasps to attach to the teeth nearest to the dental gap. They are removable. This allows the patient to clean and soak them at night.

Custom dentures

The dentist may also suggest custom dentures. These restorations have expensive artificial teeth that give a more natural smile. The patient will see the prosthesis before the lab finishes it. This restoration will be custom-fit and suit the patient’s dental needs.

Implant-supported dentures

Instead of abutment teeth, the dentures get dental implants for support. The patient will have a more stable bite and chew. The solid base allows the prosthesis to stay in place. Anxiety about it falling off or popping out disappears. Dental implants last long as well. Proper care and maintenance will make sure that the prosthesis will be intact for years.

Overdentures

The patient may also choose these restorations for stability and convenience. Even if this type of prosthesis is removable, the foundations are dental implants. Overdentures are easy to remove and put on. Cleaning is easier and faster.

Snap-in dentures

Stability is also an advantage of these restorations. Dental implants secure them in place. The attachments of these dentures snap onto the corresponding attachments of the implants. It is easier to remove and put back in. A dentist will recommend this prosthesis if the patient does not have any teeth but still has enough jawbone.

Economy dentures

These are the most inexpensive restorations that an individual can get. Another name would be generic dentures. These products are not custom-fit to the patient’s mouth. The appearance is also artificial. Having a secure fit would mean using denture adhesive all the time.

The most suitable

Dentures differ by how they attach to the mouth and their purpose. The type of dentures a person needs depends on how many teeth need replacing. It also depends on the location of the missing teeth. It is the patient’s choice how the denture will attach to the mouth.

There are dentures that only the dentist can remove. Others are removable. The patient can take the prosthesis out and clean it. The dentist can help choose which type can help the patient most.

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Knowing the types of dentures can help you choose which one suits you

Dental restorations come in every shape or form. Dentures can be either removable or permanent. You can talk to your dentist about your needs and preferences. Working with your dentist can give you the right type of dentures that will last for a long time.

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