What materials are dentures made of

Problems with teeth can bring a lot of inconvenience to our normal diet. Sometimes falling teeth will affect our chewing ability, and sometimes inability to chew food will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, which is particularly detrimental to the health of the body in the long run. If you can wear dentures, it can also alleviate the problem well, but there are many types of dentures. When installing dentures, everyone hopes to install better materials to reduce secondary damage. Let’s take a look at what materials dentures are made of.

What materials are dentures made of?

The materials of dentures are generally: metal teeth, porcelain teeth and all-ceramic crowns. Nowadays, most fixed dentures are metal dentures and porcelain dentures. Both types of dentures have metal components to withstand the pressure of biting, so for these two types of dentures, it is most important to understand the metal composition.

How to use and protect dentures?

1. Adaptation Phase

People who are wearing dentures for the first time, especially those with large plastic bases, are prone to foreign body sensation, excessive saliva, slurred speech, and some even feel nauseous. This is because you are not used to it. You will get used to it after wearing it for a few days. When fixed dentures are first worn, there may be symptoms of sensitivity to cold and heat. If there is no spontaneous pain, you can continue to observe. If persistent pain occurs, you should go to the hospital and ask a doctor to solve it.

2. Use Phase

When wearing dentures, you should gently insert them in the most reasonable direction, and do not bite them into place with your teeth.

After dentures are worn, the pressure from the base may cause pain and ulcers in the oral enamel, and the clasp may be too tight or the tip of the clasp may irritate the gums and cause pain. If such problems occur, it is best to go to the hospital as soon as possible to modify the dentures, and be sure to wear the dentures in the first half of the day so that the doctor can accurately determine the problem.

Do not eat hard or sticky foods when wearing removable dentures, especially when you first wear them, you should eat softer foods first.

3. Cleaning

Removable dentures are relatively easy to clean and should be removed, rinsed and mouthwashed after each meal to prevent food residues from remaining in the mouth and causing tooth decay or periodontal disease. Use toothpaste or tooth powder to wash before going to bed. Use a soft-bristled brush to brush dentures. Do not use too much force to prevent excessive wear of the plastic teeth or base. When dentures are not worn temporarily, they should be soaked in cold water. Do not use alcohol or hot water to disinfect them.

The above is an introduction to the materials used for dentures. After understanding this, we know that dentures are made of many kinds of materials. We can choose according to our oral conditions and economic conditions. In addition, when choosing dentures, it is best to listen to the doctor's advice and choose the one that suits us, and we must also ensure good oral hygiene after wearing dentures.