Dentures…A solution to your missing teeth

What are dentures?

Dentures are essentially prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth

Benefits of dentures:

• Improves mouth functioning, helps you eat comfortably

• Supports your facial muscles

• Restore your smile and speech

• It’s a cost-effective treatment option

• Increase your self- confidence and eliminate social awkwardness

Types of dentures:

1. Complete denture

2. Partial denture

3. Flexible denture

4. Implant supported denture

5. Immediate denture

6. Special denture

Lets, understand each of these types...

1). Complete denture

- Used when all natural teeth are missing in the upper or lower arch.

- In a medically compromised patient where implants or any fixed option is not possible.

- Financial constraints of the patient

2). Partial denture

- When few teeth are missing in the upper or lower arch

- Affordable option

- It can be acrylic or metal

3). Flexible denture

   -It is thin, lightweight and more comfortable

   - It can be complete or partial

4). Implant supported denture

a) Fixed implant supported denture

When there is a good quality of bone to support the implants

b) Implant supported overdenture

It is a removable dental prosthesis that covers and rests on one or more dental implants

5). Immediate denture

It is a removable dental prosthesis which is fabricated for placement immediately following the removal of natural tooth/teeth

6). Special denture

They are many types of special denture with modifications:

Maxillofacial Prosthesis, Obturator, Complete Denture with modification etc.

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