Removable Dentures
What is Removable Dentures?
Removable dentures are the preferred applications in the patients who are unable to have fixed prostheses because of the absence of large numbers of teeth. Complete dental prostheses (Removable complete dentures) (palate dental prostheses) are applied in patients who have lost all their teeth, and crochet-supported (hook) or precision attachment (with snaps) partial dental prostheses are applied in patients having with one or more of their teeth. In removable dentures; the color, shape, size and structure of the teeth to be used is selected in a way that is most compatible with the patient’s face profile and existing teeth. The prosthesis is completed within an average of 2 weeks and usually in 5 sessions together with the prosthetic construction, dental impression and rehearsal processes.
Can removable prostheses be used easily?
Removable dentures can cause bumps in the mouth when first used. Caused regions are arranged in the control session. After the application, it may take some time for the tongue, lip and cheek muscles to get used to the parts of the prosthesis. When these tissues adapt to the prosthesis, the patient can easily use the prosthesis and perform their functions easily. In patients who have lost all their teeth, retention may vary depending on the amount of bone. While its stability can be maintained in the presence of sufficient bone, if it is the amount of bone is insufficient, prosthesis adhesives can be helped or implant application can be considered. When the removable dentures are well cared for, they can be used comfortably for a long time. You can find detailed information about these applications in our Dental Implant article.
According to which situations are the preference made for partial dentures?
Precision attachment prostheses create an aesthetic appearance by providing the support from the teeth through the prosthesis. However, since these support areas must fit in appropriate slots on the teeth, the teeth to be connected must be covered, This is not obligatory in crochet-supported prostheses, but when the crochets (metal clasp) are in the visible area, it may slightly disrupt the aesthetics. In addition, there should be four to six teeth on a single jaw to make a precision attachment prosthesis. For crochet-supported prosthesis only one tooth is sufficient.
If there is a fracture in the removable prosthesis, can it be repaired?
Although it can generally be repaired, it may vary depending on the amount and shape of the fracture. These situations can easily be regulated when there is loosening in the clamp or the sensitive connection tires. When there is loosening in the clamp or the sensitive connection tires, these conditions can easily be repaired. However, the prosthesis may need to be renewed in fractures that occur in a crochet or sensitive connection.