What kind of dentures are best?

It is said that teeth are windows. If the teeth are beautiful, we will look energetic. But sometimes due to not paying attention to dental hygiene and protecting teeth. This can cause our teeth to become damaged or fall out. So which method should you choose to repair dentures after missing teeth? One is fixed dentures and the other is removable dentures. These two types of dentures have their own advantages and disadvantages. The choice is mainly based on the number of missing teeth in the mouth and the health of the existing teeth. Let’s take a look at it together.

Fixed dentures

Fixed dentures are medically called fixed dentures or fixed bridges. It operates on both sides of the gap between missing teeth and fixes the dentures thereon. Just like building a bridge requires a stable foundation, patients cannot put it on by themselves. This type of denture is made by first grinding off part of the abutment teeth (as the basic teeth) at both ends, then making a metal crown sleeve to fit over the abutment teeth, and then using another metal rod to connect the two ends, with plastic teeth in the middle. Its advantages are small size, comfort, no foreign body sensation, and easy to get used to after being put into the mouth; the taste function is greater than that of mobile dentures. The disadvantage is that the conditions of the abutment teeth at both ends are not good. During the preparation, many abutment teeth need to be ground off, which is time-consuming and requires high conditions for the doctor to prepare. The teeth made by some itinerant doctors are definitely not up to scientific standards. Some people often do not accept fixed dentures due to the pain caused by teeth grinding. In addition, fixed teeth with a metal crown are not aesthetically pleasing. There should not be too many missing teeth, and 1 to 2 missing teeth are appropriate. Porcelain teeth are widely developed in China. The luster is very good, but the cost is relatively high.

Dentures

Removable dentures are a kind of restoration that uses plastic as the base, relies on mucosa and bone tissue for support, and is retained by the retainer and base of the denture. It can be worn and taken away freely, so it is called a removable denture. It consists of dentures on a base and an elastic metal clasp. The chewing pressure it bears is not entirely borne by the adjacent teeth on both sides, but also partly by the gums and alveolar bone at the site of the missing teeth. Therefore, removable dentures can be installed even if the adjacent teeth on both sides are not very strong. Its advantages are that it is simple to operate, reduces tooth grinding, and is more aesthetically pleasing than metal crowns. It is easy for patients to accept, and the dentures can be removed and cleaned, which is beneficial to oral hygiene. “Vitable teeth” have a wide range of applications and can repair more missing teeth, from one missing tooth to several or even a full mouth of teeth. The disadvantage is that it takes a little longer to get used to it after installation, and it takes a long time to get used to it. If conditions permit, you can choose cast-steel supports. This technology, like porcelain, is a new business that has only been developed in recent years. It is relatively comfortable, easy to wear and take off, and has a short discomfort period. The disadvantage is that it is more expensive. Another new type is invisible dentures, which do not use metal clasps, but use elastic special plastics that are the same color as the gums as retainers. In recent years, it has also been developed in some areas of my country. In short, when eighteen teeth fall out, dentures must be installed. Its main purpose is to restore taste function and psychological function and prevent the displacement of other teeth. As for taking care of aesthetics, it is secondary. To achieve these goals, it is necessary to scientifically choose the installation method, and it is necessary to determine whether to install fixed dentures or removable dentures based on the patient's specific circumstances.

Through the introduction in the above article, we can know which kind of dentures is best if we have missing teeth. Of course, we should also take good care of our teeth. Imagine if you have a toothache or your teeth are broken, it would be so terrible that you would not be able to swallow any delicious food. Therefore, we protect our teeth in our daily lives. Only by having strong teeth can our bodies be healthier.