How long is the lifespan of dentures

We all know that having problems with teeth is a very painful thing and will seriously affect our normal life, so when dentures fall out, we have to install dentures. However, many people are always very cautious after installing dentures, for fear that the teeth will break again and cause themselves a lot of inconvenience. Dentures also have a certain service life. Let's learn about how long the life of dentures is.

How long do dentures last?

When dentists are performing restorative treatment on patients, they are often asked questions like "How many years will my dentures last?" Meng Xiangfeng, deputy chief physician of the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, introduced that due to the large number of types of dentures and the different materials used to make them, the conventional forms of restoration in clinical practice include fixed dentures, removable partial dentures, full dentures, etc.; the health of the patient's soft and hard tissues in the mouth, the use and maintenance of dentures after wearing, and many other factors affect the service life of dentures.

When using fixed dentures on a daily basis, you should try to avoid chewing hard food to prevent the porcelain on the tooth surface from cracking or long-term excessive bite force from causing the abutment teeth to loosen, thus reducing the service life of the dentures. In addition, since this type of denture cannot be removed, maintaining oral hygiene is particularly important. In addition to brushing your teeth correctly, you can also use dental floss to clean the interproximal spaces that are difficult to clean, and go to the hospital for regular check-ups to prevent the occurrence of secondary caries and periodontal disease. If fixed dentures are used correctly and taken good care of, they can usually last for more than ten years, or even a lifetime.

Unlike fixed dentures, removable partial dentures can take into account the remaining teeth in the mouth that may be lost in the future when they are designed. When the remaining teeth cannot be retained, the dentures can be repaired, extending their service life and reducing the financial burden on the patient. In addition, the correct removal, wearing and maintenance of dentures directly affects their service life. For example, dentures should be placed in the correct position when worn, rather than being put into place by biting the teeth, to prevent deformation due to improper force. After using dentures for 3-5 years, the reconstruction of the soft and hard tissues such as the mucosa and alveolar bone in the oral cavity that support the dentures can cause the dentures to become less tight and create fulcrums, leading to discomfort such as tenderness. If these changes in the patient's mouth are minor, the denture tissue surface can be relined and the repaired denture can continue to be used. When the changes are large and not suitable for repair, it needs to be remade. In addition, full dentures will also need to be relined or remade after 3-5 years of use.

In short, the lifespan of a set of dentures is not only restricted by the material and characteristics of the dentures themselves, but is also closely related to the patient's health status, oral hygiene habits, and regular check-ups. In order to maximize the effectiveness of dentures, patients should learn to use them correctly and seek medical attention promptly if any problems are discovered.

The above is an introduction to the lifespan of dentures. After understanding it, we know that the lifespan of dentures is generally directly related to the material and our daily care. We must pay attention to ensuring good oral hygiene and not eat too hard food. When problems arise, we should go to the dental hospital for consultation in time.