WHAT ARE DENTURES?

Dentures are removable prosthesis that is utilized as a substitution of missing teeth and tissues. They are artificial teeth that enable the normal working of the human mouth. Dentures are of two types – Complete and partial. Complete Dentures are advised when all the teeth are missing, and partial dentures are applied when some natural teeth are absent. They are specially crafted particularly for a lot of teeth and gum lines. Other Dentures like BPS are also available.

Complete Dentures fit over the upper teeth and roof and on the lower teeth set in lower arch of the mouth. They are Conventional dentures and are removed voluntary during the night for cleaning.
Partial Dentures comprises of replace missing teeth joined to artificial gum associated with a metal structure that assists with holding the dental replacement set up. Missing teeth can change the situation of other teeth subsequently partial dental replacement help to beat this issue and keep the teeth unblemished.

WHEN DOES ONE NEED DENTURES?

SEVERE TOOTHACHES

The first and most evident sign is a generous toothache that won't disappear. This toothache could flag decay that has advanced toward your nerve and is causing serious uneasiness.

RED AND SWOLLEN GUMS

Sensitive gums that are red and swollen are typically the principal cautioning indication of something worse - periodontal infection. While early indications of gum sickness or gum disease can be effectively rewarded with careful cleaning and protections like remedy toothpaste and mouthwash, the further gum ailment advances, the more awful it gets. Whenever left untreated, bone misfortune starts to happen which brings about both tooth loss and the requirement for false teeth. The best insurance against periodontal infection is anticipation, which is an extraordinary motivation to visit your dentist at present in case you're encountering these indications. If that gum illness progresses excessively far, you'll choose the option to fall back on dentures.

LOOSE OR MOVING TEETH

If your teeth are free or moving perceptibly, this could be an indication that dentures are in your future. Loose teeth typically signal decay and might be an outcome of periodontal infection. Since you can't see underneath the gums, there might be huge harm happening without you seeing it. The equivalent goes with decay becoming more extensive between your teeth. If decay is developing consistently between your teeth, you have to get some information about it.

YOU'RE ALREADY MISSING TEETH

If you've just lost a tooth or a few teeth, the requirement for dentures is prompt. The additional time you abandon dentures, the more hazardous your run of losing extra teeth. Without the help of every one of your teeth, the staying solid teeth move quicker and get more vulnerable. In case you're missing teeth yet haven't tended to the requirement for dentures, this is the ideal opportunity to examine treatment alternatives with your dental specialist.

TYPES OF DENTURES

Implant-Overdentures

Implant-retained dentures, also called overdentures, do not permanently attach to dental implants. They click into place and latch onto the abutments (metal posts). Implant dentures support more than one tooth and, oftentimes, an entire set of teeth.
Implant-retained dentures increase stability and improve chewing function better than traditional dentures. However, you must remove them every night for cleaning and tissue rest.

Types of implant retained dentures:

  Ball Attachment or Locator-Attached — an implant-retained option that replaces permanent lower teeth.   Bar Attachment — a bar-shaped implant that supports a full set of false teeth in the lower jaw.

Benefits of implant-retained dentures:

  They last a long time
They provide a functioning set of natural-looking teeth with more comfortability   They provide better natural biting and chewing surfaces

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE INVOLVED IN PLACING DENTURES?

Stage 1
The specialist will initially take the impressions of your jaw to examine how well they identify with each other and whether they have spaces in the middle of them.

Stage 2
A wax model is then arranged to check the fitting.

Stage 3
Last Dental replacement is made with the wax model

Stage 4
The patient is made to attempt the last arrangement of dentures and if important alterations will be made

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE DENTURES?
Since these are artificial and removable, accordingly, it turns out to be critical to deal with them with care. If you need your dentures to have a more extended life, the following tips follow:

Keep Your Dentures Clean
Continuously guarantee that your false teeth are spotless for this you have to brush your false teeth with a non-rough brush at any rate once every day. Even though they are counterfeit, yet plaque and microscopic organisms can develop on the teeth making harm other teeth and gums. If possible expel your dentures after each supper and wash it with warm water however if you have Complete Dentures, at that point mere brushing would do.

Overnight Protection
Absorb your Dentures around evening time in the water or the denture solution as endorsed by your dental specialist. So your denture doesn't debilitate stay away from chlorine with it. While putting denture on in the first part of the day ensure you clean them with clean water as this will assist with removing food debris.

DO'S AND DON'TS WITH BRACES ON

DO'S
  Soak your dentures in water overnight or solution given by your dental specialist
  Rinse your dentures before putting them on in the first part of the day
  Brush every day with soft tooth bristles with tooth glue as endorsed by your dental specialist
  Always keep the Dentures in a closed box whenever you feel to remove for cleaning your mouth to protect from breaking or falling down.

DON'TS

  Do not make a decent attempt food with front Dentures
  Do not be rough while brushing
  Do not utilize a toothpick or pointed items on False teeth
  Do not drop them as they are sensitive and may break if you do as such
  If they release, don't attempt to fix it all alone rather visit a dental specialist

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q.1. Why Is It Important To Remove Dentures At Night?
To relieve the oral soft tissues

Q.2. Can One Sleep With Dentures On?
Indeed, one can lay down with dentures on. In any case, for best outcomes and great oral wellbeing, it is prompted by dental specialists to evacuate dentures before dozing to give space for bones and gums to unwind. Since dentures cost a decent aggregate of cash, taking great consideration of them is significant.

Q.3. Do Dentures Hurt?
No dentures will not hurt need relining for rough surface on dentures if hurt soft tissues.