What types of dentures are there?

As people age, tooth loss is a normal physiological phenomenon, which is more common for the elderly. But once too many teeth are lost, dentures will be needed to maintain normal eating. Therefore, choosing a suitable pair of dentures can not only facilitate the daily life of the elderly, but also play an important role in maintaining their oral hygiene. So what are the types of dentures? Let me give you a detailed introduction below.

Dentures, also known as artificial teeth, are artificial teeth that are replaced after teeth fall out or are extracted. Dentures have a long history. In recent years, with the continuous development of oral medicine, denture technology has been continuously improved, and more and more types of dentures have appeared, giving people more choices.

Dentures are generally divided into three types: removable dentures, fixed dentures and dental implants. These three types of dentures have their own characteristics, and patients can choose the dentures that suit them according to their needs. The types of dentures are divided into the following categories:

Types of dentures: 1. Removable dentures. Removable dentures are generally composed of dentures on a base and elastic metal hooks. The metal hooks will hook the remaining teeth to fix them in the mouth. They can be taken out and put on freely, are easy to clean, and are relatively cheap. They can be used for patients with single tooth loss to complete tooth loss.

Types of dentures 2. Fixed dentures. Fixed dentures are so-called porcelain teeth, which fix the dentures at the position where the teeth have fallen out. The adjacent teeth on both sides of the dentures are adjusted and ground to serve as the abutment teeth for the fixed dentures. Then braces are put on to connect the adjacent teeth on both sides, which can restore the teeth's chewing and pronunciation functions, achieving both beauty and functionality.

Types of dentures 3. Dental implants. Dental implant is a surgery performed at the site where the tooth has fallen out. An artificial tooth root is implanted into the alveolar bone, and then a denture is placed on this basis. It is highly comfortable and simulated when used, looks natural and has almost the same functions as natural teeth.

The above are some types of dentures that I introduced to you. When choosing dentures, you should make a denture model based on the situation of tooth loss. If there are too many remaining dentures, you can choose partial removable dentures. In addition, we should develop good oral habits in our lives to delay tooth loss. Master the correct way to brush your teeth, develop the habit of visiting a dentist, and have your mouth checked and cleaned regularly.