How long can dentures be used

People only replace their teeth once in their lifetime, and once permanent teeth grow out, they will accompany people throughout their lives, so everyone is particularly concerned about protecting their teeth, because once teeth are damaged, they cannot regenerate. Many people's teeth will be damaged because they do not pay attention to oral problems. At this time, they need dentures to use. How long can dentures be used? Below we will tell you in detail the service life of various dentures.

1. How long can dentures be used?

1. How often should removable dentures be replaced?

Replace every 3-5 years.

Removable dentures have a service life, especially full dentures. Due to aging and wear of the materials, changes in the alveolar bone and the individual's remaining teeth, they generally need a comprehensive inspection every 3-5 years, such as relining or re-setting, and if necessary, replacement.

Attention! If removable dentures are broken or worn, they should be repaired or replaced in time. Do not use them forcibly to avoid damaging natural teeth or other oral tissues.

2. How often should fixed dentures be replaced?

Can be used permanently.

Fixed dentures such as porcelain teeth and all-ceramic teeth generally have no time limit for use. As long as there is no discomfort in the mouth, they can be used for life. But to be on the safe side, you need to go to the hospital for regular check-ups.

3. How often should dental implants be replaced?

One to several years.

Dental implant refers to a method of restoring missing teeth that uses a lower structure implanted in bone tissue to support and retain the upper dental restoration. Depending on personal maintenance and oral health, it can generally last from one to several years.

2. What kind of dentures are good for the elderly?

1. Dental implants, porcelain teeth, removable dentures

The cost of dental implants and porcelain teeth is significantly higher than that of removable dentures. Some places only emphasize the benefits of dental implants without talking about the disadvantages. In fact, what many patients don’t realize is that even if they “feel good”, after using it for a period of time, due to gum atrophy, the implants will be exposed, causing peri-implant inflammation, cracks will gradually appear between the porcelain teeth and the gums, causing gum inflammation, bad breath, etc. These adverse conditions that were previously deliberately concealed will slowly emerge. As people age, osteoporosis is common among the elderly, which can easily cause implants to loosen and the natural teeth inside porcelain teeth to fall out.

2. Removable dentures are more suitable

When it comes to getting an elderly person a set of good teeth that suits them, the first thing to consider is still the traditional removable dentures. Removable dentures are indeed uncomfortable when first worn, and there is a foreign body sensation in the mouth. However, after wearing them for a period of time and slowly getting used to them, the foreign body sensation will naturally disappear, and it will also be convenient to eat any food. It also saves time, money, and is safe and reliable.

3. Material selection for removable dentures

Currently, the most mature removable dentures are more suitable for elderly people to wear dentures in terms of materials, craftsmanship and price. In particular, the variety of materials for removable teeth is constantly being updated, and there are more and more denture materials for the elderly to choose from. Medical cobalt-chromium alloy, titanium alloy, and medical pure titanium are all commonly used materials for removable dentures. The characteristics of these materials are that various mesh bodies can be created in the mouth without extracting residual teeth. If teeth are lost in the future, they can be replaced at any time without changing denture brackets.