Dentures and Dental Implants

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Dentures are replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are generally two types that include complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are applicable for people who have lost their entire teeth while partial are for those who need it for some teeth replacement.

Complete Dentures
It can be immediate or conventional. Conventional are applied after teeth has been taken out and the gum has begun to heal. It is normally placed after eight to twelve weeks of teeth removal. Immediate are placed just right after all the teeth were removed.

Partial dentures
It is also called bridge, it usually has replacement teeth that are attached to the gum colored plastic base and has a metal framework. It is commonly used when one or more teeth remain in the lower or upper jaw.
What are other options for dentures?

ental implants are options to replace false teeth . It aims to provide support to the bridge permanently thus eliminating the requirement of dentures. They are more costly compared with dentures, but are better when it comes to the appearance as the implants and bridge are more likely the same as real teeth.

Dental implants are replacement or artificial tooth roots that are placed into your jaw to hold the bridge. It is the common procedure advised to people who have lost their teeth due to injury or periodontal disease. They provide an exact match to your permanent teeth.

These replacements are excellent to replace one or more teeth without affecting adjacent teeth. It also supports a bridge and eradicates the need for using removable partial denture. It can also support denture to make them more comfortable to wear.

Advantages of Denture Implants:
1. Enhanced appearance
2. Improved speech
3. comfortable
4. Ease in eating
5. Improved self confidence
6. durable
7. convenience
8. saves adjacent teeth

Who are candidates for this procedure?
It is a must that people who will undergo this procedure must have adequate bone in the jaw to sustain the implant. A person must also be in good general and oral state of health.
1. To replace a single tooth
2. To replace several teeth
3. To replace all teeth
4. Ridge modification
5. sinus augmentation
As you age, the more you are prone to gum diseases and tooth problems. To ensure that you will not encounter oral problems in the future, make a regular appointment with your dentist. An efficient dental care is what you need to maintain a positive oral health. Incorporate good eating habits as well as cleaning and brushing of teeth to maintain a sparkling white smile.

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