When is the best time to replace dentures?

Many elderly people choose to wear dentures because of the inconvenience of tooth loss. Not only does it look more beautiful, it is also easier to eat. But dentures also have a lifespan. Wearing a pair of dentures for a long time will accumulate a large amount of bacteria and may cause oral infection. In addition, the human alveolar bone is in constant change and will continue to absorb and shrink, so the position of the elderly's gums will continue to become lower. Therefore, dentures need to be replaced regularly. So, at what age is it best to replace dentures for the best oral health? Let me give you a detailed introduction below.

From a professional perspective, we will do our best to preserve the affected teeth, and will never complicate restoration plans that can be completed simply, so as to extend the service life of the affected teeth as much as possible. If the diseased tooth cannot be saved, it should be extracted as soon as possible. Normally, restoration (i.e. making dentures) can begin three months after extraction. Currently, dentures mainly come in three forms: fixed dentures, removable dentures and implant dentures.

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are implanted in the patient's jawbone where the tooth is missing. After the artificial tooth roots have formed bone fusion with the jawbone, dentures are repaired on the artificial tooth roots, thereby restoring the beauty and function of the patient's missing teeth. All dentures (i.e. false teeth) have a service life. The service life of dental implants is related to the periodontal condition of the oral cavity and the maintenance of the dental implants. Theoretically, it is recommended to replace removable dentures every 3 to 5 years. This is mainly due to the atrophy of the patient's alveolar bone and the aging of the material. The service life of conventional fixed dentures varies greatly, ranging from a few years to more than ten years. This is mainly related to the denture material selected by the patient, the denture design method and the patient's eating and chewing habits. If patients want to extend the service life of dentures, they must first have a basic understanding of dentures and their own oral conditions, try to avoid bad chewing and eating habits, strengthen the maintenance of the oral environment, and take good care of dentures.

The "braces" we often talk about generally refer to the crowns in fixed dentures, which is a type of fixed dentures. According to the material classification, there are mainly metal crowns, porcelain crowns and all-ceramic crowns. Of course, there are also porcelain-resin copolymer crowns for repairs for minors and resin crowns for temporary repairs.

Because both metal crowns and porcelain crowns contain metal components, they may cause interference during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head and neck. Therefore, there is a risk of removal of the above two types of braces when patients undergo MRI. All-ceramic crowns are now the more popular "braces", especially all-ceramic crowns made of zirconium oxide, which are not only beautiful but also have good occlusal strength. They are gradually being widely used in clinical practice, but the price of all-ceramic crowns is relatively high. In addition to "cosmetic crowns" (i.e. all-ceramic crowns or porcelain crowns), porcelain veneer restorations are often used in clinical practice according to the patient's oral condition. These two restoration methods each have their own advantages, disadvantages and indications.

The above is the best little knowledge I would like to share with you about when to replace dentures. When wearing dentures, you should choose the most suitable mold according to the situation of tooth loss. In addition, there are many materials for dentures. Try to choose porcelain teeth with better quality. If they are uncomfortable to wear, contact a doctor in time for repair. In addition, removable dentures should be cleaned regularly to avoid oral problems such as inflammation and infection.