Are dentures really harmful to the body?

Installing dentures is the most direct treatment for tooth defects, but in life, many people always think that dentures have no vitality and will not have a certain impact on the health of the body, thus neglecting the care of teeth. As a result, they often do not pay attention to oral hygiene and diet, which can easily cause some dental diseases. This will cause us certain pain. In fact, wearing dentures can also be harmful to teeth. Let's find out whether dentures are really harmful to the body.

Are dentures really harmful to the body?

First of all, as a restorative method, if there is no problem with the tooth function, we do not recommend getting porcelain teeth just for the sake of appearance. This problem can be solved through other teeth whitening methods such as teeth cleaning and correction. As for porcelain teeth, although they can solve various ugly dental problems, they are also a damaging treatment and are irreversible. So, be careful before doing it.

Secondly, porcelain teeth have a lifespan, and clinical observations show an average of 8 years. Porcelain teeth will damage the good teeth on both sides of the bad teeth and reduce the lifespan of the good teeth. Some porcelain teeth can cause "metal allergy" in some people, causing the gums to change from normal pink to grayish white, commonly known as "metal gray line."

Again, due to the presence of metal in porcelain teeth, future imaging examinations involving the head and face (X-rays, CT, etc.) will be affected by the metal, resulting in "artifacts", which will affect the accuracy of the doctor's diagnosis. Therefore, when necessary, the doctor may ask you to remove the porcelain teeth and then bond them back after the examination. Therefore, if you have a disease of your head and face and often need imaging examinations, it is recommended that you switch to a full-ceramic restoration. The price will be more expensive, but it is also necessary.

Finally, the hazards of traditional nickel-chromium porcelain teeth are introduced. According to statistics, nickel-chromium porcelain teeth account for 80% of the Chinese porcelain teeth market. In addition to the above side effects, the most concerning issue is whether it will cause excessive nickel content in human blood and affect kidney function. According to the Chinese Stomatological Association, the results are as follows: There is currently no evidence to confirm the causal relationship between nickel-chromium porcelain teeth and kidney damage. The nickel released by the alloy will be absorbed by the human body, but it generally does not harm the human body. There is no need to blindly remove nickel-chromium teeth that have already been installed. Nickel-chromium dental porcelain alloys are "relatively safe," but it is certain that there have been very rare cases of nickel-chromium alloy allergies. Therefore, nickel-chromium porcelain teeth have been eliminated by our center. We recommend that you do not choose nickel-chromium porcelain teeth if conditions permit.

The above is an introduction to whether dentures are really harmful to the body. Through understanding, we know that dentures can also cause certain damage to the body. Especially if you do not pay attention to oral care, it can easily cause periodontitis and oral infection. Therefore, after wearing dentures, you must also pay attention to ensure good oral hygiene, and do not chew too hard food. If you have tooth discomfort, go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.