dentures replace missing teeth and can be fixed or removable. While some people may take some time to become accustomed to and never feel like one's teeth, the current prosthesis look very natural and are better tolerated than in the past. There are the complete and partial dentures. Your dentist will help you choose the most convenient for you.
How do you work
dentures?
Full dentures have a pink acrylic base that fits over the gums. The upper denture covers the palate (the roof of the mouth), while the lower horseshoe shaped to clear the tongue.
prostheses are custom-made in a dental laboratory from impressions taken of your mouth that your dentist.
- conventional full prosthesis. Placed once the remaining teeth extracted and the tissues healed. Healing may take months and during that time you will not have teeth.
- Prosthetics Immediate full. Placed immediately after removal of teeth (Your dentist takes the models and makes the teeth on a previous visit). This will use when drawing up the final.
- partial denture. Is one that rests on a metal frame that attaches to your natural teeth. Sometimes crowns are placed on the teeth themselves and they serve to anchor the prosthesis.
How long does it take to get used to the prosthesis?
new dentures feel awkward and inconvenient during the first weeks. Eating and speaking with dentures takes practice. It is not uncommon to feel the prosthesis as too big or, conversely, too loose. This will occur until the garment to hold the prosthesis in place. You will notice an excess of saliva flow, a feeling that the language does not have enough space may be irritated. In this case, consult your dentist.
How long have dentures?
After a period necessary to complete or redo the base of the prosthesis due to normal wear. Back to tailor the base make a new base means keeping the teeth of the prosthesis. Also, as you age, your mouth will also change. Visit your dentist at least once a year to control the prosthesis.
Some suggestions:
- When handling your dentures, do it on a folded towel or a dish of water. Dentures can break if dropped.
- Daily brushing of the prosthesis removed all food debris and plaque and helps to prevent staining.
- Brush your gums, tongue and palate every morning with a soft bristle brush before inserting the prosthesis. Brushing stimulates circulation in your tissues and helps remove plaque.
- Visit your dentist if dentures break, chip, agrieta o se afloja. No intente ajustarla usted mismo, ya que podría dañarla irreversiblemente.
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