What kinds of dentures are there?

Although teeth are very hard, they can also cause problems due to long-term damage. This is usually caused by eating hard foods and not paying attention to oral hygiene, so we have to install dentures to alleviate the function of teeth. However, many people don’t know which type of dentures will be more suitable for them. Let’s take a look at the types of dentures.

What types of dentures are there?

Many friends who have missing or chipped teeth will choose to have dentures to repair them. However, there are many types of dentures. In daily life, we often lose teeth due to congenital or acquired reasons. Missing teeth will affect the appearance of the face, cause various oral diseases, cause adjacent teeth to loosen, and cause bite disorders, etc., which need to be repaired with dentures. So, what are the types of dentures?

Dentures are also called artificial teeth. They refer to 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. More and more types of dentures have appeared, giving people more choices. So, what are the types of dentures?

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 is an introduction to the types of dentures. After understanding, we know that there are many types of materials and dentures. When choosing, we must not choose according to price, but must choose the one that suits us. In addition, after installing dentures, we must also pay attention to ensuring good oral hygiene and avoid eating too hard food.