In case of violation of the integrity of the teeth or their absence after surgical intervention, the installation of removable dentures is very often required. Modern dentistry has come a long way in its developments. Thanks to this, people with missing teeth have the opportunity to install removable dentures in their place. What are their types? Which removable dentures are best? How to get used to their presence and how to take care of such structures? All this - further.
What is a removable denture
In modern medicine, this concept is very widely used. It refers to a prosthesis that replaces missing teeth, which the patient has the opportunity to remove and put on independently.
When are removable dentures fitted? Their use is especiallyrelevant when there is no possibility of installing bridges or implants in empty places.
In the modern world, such types of prostheses have also begun to appear that do not provide for attachment to the palatal part of the mouth, as well as those that are partially removable. Let's consider each type in more detail.
What materials are they made of?
Modern removable dentures are made from different types of materials. Some of them are made of plastic, but this material is usually used to create objects intended to be worn on the upper jaw, as they are not suitable for the lower jaw due to the need for greater strength of the teeth.
In addition to plastic, there are also nylon products. According to reviews of removable dentures left by both dentists and those who use them, this material is quite durable and is more often used to create substitutes designed to be worn on the lower jaw. This is due to the fact that the density of this material is very high and the product is able to withstand high pressure.
Now there are also more modern removable dentures made of nylon - Acry-free. As practice shows, such products have much more flexibility than all the others, making them more comfortable to wear. In addition, reviews of this type of product very often say that they have a beautiful, aesthetic appearance, which sometimes makes it impossible to distinguish them from the natural picture of the oral cavity.
Plastic dentures
The simplest option is removable plastic dentures. In modern dentistry, they are made from acrylic material, which is relatively strong, but too strong to withstand a large degree of stress, it cannot be called.
This type of removable denture is used when there are no teeth in the mouth. As a rule, this is very true among the elderly. Such products are made separately for the lower and separately for the upper jaw. They are attached by side valves-suction cups, which by their strength are able to withstand the entire structure.
In their reviews of removable dentures, dentists strongly recommend ordering individual suction cups, which are performed by the master after making an impression. Due to the fact that all parts of such a product will fit snugly into the necessary areas of the oral cavity, air will not accumulate between the elements, the presence of which leads to detachment of the prosthesis and its falling out.
Reviews of patients who wear this type of prosthesis say that it is quite convenient to chew and talk with it: a properly made product does not cause any discomfort.
In the event that there are still several teeth in the oral cavity, they can also be fitted with an acrylic prosthesis. In this case, it will consist not only of artificial imitation of teeth, but also of the so-called clasps, which are a rigid wire that fits the elements in the cavity. The big disadvantage of this type of productis that these very wires are perfectly visible at the moment when the mouth opens.
Pros of acrylic dentures
As practice shows and dentists note, this type of prosthesis is the cheapest, due to the simplicity of its manufacture. As a rule, the price of a plastic prosthesis is no more than 20,000 rubles. In the event that it is necessary to manufacture it according to an individual impression tray, the cost may increase by 5,000 rubles.
In addition, it requires a minimum amount of time to create, and in case of breakage it can be taken to a specialist, since the product is very easily repaired by dental technicians.
Cons of plastic dentures
Acrylic type of removable dentures, in addition to pluses, has some disadvantages. In particular, many users note that they are quite massive, and therefore take up a lot of space in the oral cavity. In addition, when installing such an element for the first time, a person begins to experience some discomfort during pronunciation, which causes speech defects to appear. Also at this time, the taste perception of food may be disturbed, which is due to the fact that the palatal part of the prosthesis completely covers part of the receptors located in the oral cavity.
As practice shows, prostheses of this material are not very well suited for installation on the lower part of the jaw, since they are poorly fixed on it. This feature does not apply to the case when the installation of the product is carried out taking into account the support of at least twotooth.
Nylon prostheses
Another common option for removable dentures is nylon. They are made in such a way as to fit the overall picture of the oral cavity as much as possible. As for the material itself, it is a soft nylon, which is not only elastic, but also very resistant to all sorts of deformations. That is why such a prosthesis is very often made for installation on the lower jaw.
Many dentists in their reviews of products made from this material say that they are thinner than plastic. This is due to the special properties of nylon as a material.
How much do nylon removable dentures cost? As a rule, in various clinics their cost ranges from 32 to 50 thousand rubles. In the event that it is necessary to install the product not on all teeth, but only on some, then its price can significantly decrease and reach up to 40,000 rubles. If it is required to install a removable denture for one or two teeth (this is called a "butterfly" in the field of dentistry), then its price is from 17,000 rubles, but this cost is quite suitable for those who do not want to install a bridge or for some reason unable to insert implant.
Cons of nylon dentures
As practice shows, when arguing about which removable dentures are better, nylon ones very rarely win. This is primarily due to the fact that all their advantages end with the fact that they are less massive when compared with plastic ones. So what are the disadvantages of nylonproducts?
Practice shows that people who install prostheses made of a material such as nylon in their oral cavity very often experience problems with the jaw bone tissue - it simply atrophies. As a result, such products require constant replacement - they sag rather quickly, and therefore become unusable or need to be adjusted, which is not done free of charge.
Another minus is highlighted by the clients of dentistry themselves, who preferred nylon prostheses. This disadvantage lies in the fact that the product has a rather rough surface and sometimes causes discomfort.
Acry-free
Acry-free is an advanced modern take on removable dentures that are made from a new acrylic resin. It is better in terms of quality. This material does not contain methyl methacrylate, thanks to which the products perfectly adapt to the natural shape of the jaw.
As for the scope, it is possible to use such removable dentures in the complete absence of teeth, as well as in their partial presence. Many reviews on the positive side consider the fact that products of this type are distinguished by a beautiful, aesthetic appearance, they resemble the real tissues that are in the oral cavity. As for the attachments, they are also made of transparent material, making them completely invisible at first sight.
With partial absence of teethremovable dentures of this type cost from 30 to 37 thousand rubles. If it needs to be made for the entire oral cavity, then the cost increases dramatically. In modern dentistry, the practice of making "butterflies" for 1-2 teeth (single removable dentures) is also often observed, but their price is quite high - about 20,000 rubles. As stated in customer reviews, despite the inflated cost, this product is very practical and indispensable for those people who do not want to install a dental bridge due to the need to grind he althy adjacent teeth.
Cup dentures
Another common variant of prostheses that are made by modern dental technicians. As experts in this field note, clasp prostheses are an ideal product option, provided that there are some teeth in the oral cavity. They are made without a palatal part - the product is fixed only by a metal arc that runs in the upper region. As practice shows, people using this type of prosthesis are very comfortable talking, eating and just wearing it. Of course, this moment is a plus.
As for fixation, clasp prostheses are attached in two ways. Of these, the cheapest option is with the presence of clasps, which have already been mentioned above. The second method is much more expensive and is the so-called attachments - micro-locks, which are attached to adjacent teeth, previously taken under a metal-ceramic crown. It is on these crowns that micro-locks are installed, with the help of which, whenputting on, you can fix the removable product.
Price of clasp products
How much do removable dentures of this level cost? Of course, their price directly depends on what type of fixation was chosen by the patient. In the event that preference was given to the classic clasp fixation, then their price starts from 30 thousand rubles. This cost is most common in the metropolitan area and may be somewhat lower in smaller cities.
If a client of dentistry prefers a prosthesis with a locking fixation option, then he should be ready to pay more than 80,000 rubles for the product. The material for a removable denture of this type is made in Germany and has a high level of quality. In addition, this price includes the manufacture of not only the prosthesis itself, but also crowns with fixators, as well as their installation. In the event that it is necessary to install only a lower or upper removable denture of this type, then its price can be reduced to 50,000 rubles, depending on the specific situation, the clinic and the city in which it is located.
Pros of clasp prostheses
Practice shows that such prostheses practically do not receive negative reviews. This can only speak of the high quality of products and excellent technology for their creation. In the comments left by users of products of this type, it is said that they perfectly distribute the load when chewing food between the gum and the teeth for which they are fastened.
In the mass of reviewsit is also said that this type of product has an excellent attachment option, which is very reliable, which cannot be said about plastic or nylon prostheses.
Prostheses without palate
Not so long ago, in modern dentistry, prostheses that are made without a palatal part began to be used. As practice shows, they can be applied only when not all teeth are missing. This is due to the peculiarities of fastening the so-called sandwich, consisting in the type of fastening. The procedure for attaching the product to the jaw is carried out by putting it on the existing teeth, for which the master leaves cells in the prosthesis. The rest of the cavity of the prosthesis is an imitation of teeth, made of very hard and durable acrylic type plastic. The area that mimics the gum is made of polyurethane and looks great.
As for the price of this type of product, it is about 40,000 rubles. This cost is an average and can be changed depending on the specific situation, for example, the presence of several abutments for which separate crowns must be made, or the use of more expensive materials.
If we compare this type of prosthesis and clasp, then most dentists would rather prefer the latter, as they have a more reliable fixation system.
How to store removable dentures? Features of caring for them
All users of removable dentures should definitely pay attention to howstore manufactured products. This is what can extend their lifespan.
When determining how to store removable dentures, be sure to consider what material they are made of. In the event that the material is nylon or acrylic plastic, then they do not have to be placed in liquid every night, this can be done once a week. In the event that metal parts are provided on the product, then contact with chlorinated water should be avoided - it will harm them.
In the process of storing products, you should also remember that it is best to avoid strong chemical solutions, near lamp light (for example, a switched on night light), boiling water and direct sunlight.
Which place do dentists recommend to choose for storing such products? The best option are special containers, which can be purchased from your doctor, pharmacy or speci alty stores. In addition, this can be done in a simple clean cloth. The next morning, when you need to put on a prosthesis, you can rinse it with ordinary purified water to avoid the unpleasant sensation of dry mouth.
How should removable dentures be cared for? First of all, doctors recommend using high-quality products designed to care for them. Every day (morning and evening) they must be cleaned with a specially adapted brush and ordinary toothpaste (without abrasive properties). In addition, at least once a week, the product must be subjected toantiseptic treatment, which is done by immersing it in a special solution. It must also be cleaned regularly after each meal, for which it is recommended to use warm or even hot water.
Caring for removable dentures also includes regular check-ups by a dentist, which should be done every six months. In the event that the patient does not follow all the basic rules provided by specialists, then he risks making his oral cavity a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
Getting used to removable dentures
Most dental clinic patients face the problem of getting used to wearing a prosthesis. As a rule, this applies to those who have chosen an acrylic or nylon type of product for themselves. Removable dentures recommended in the absence of teeth also cause serious discomfort at first.
In order for the habituation process to go much faster, most doctors strongly recommend not to remove the product until it begins to feel like a native body in the oral cavity. As practice shows, this can take from several days to one week.
How to get used to removable dentures while exercising? For a faster achievement of a comfortable state in the process of wearing the product, doctors recommend reading aloud, developing the speech apparatus. In addition, you can perform chewing movements with the jaw.
It often happens that during the first days of addictionto the prosthesis, a person experiences a gag reflex. You can overcome it by taking deep breaths and exhalations, as well as drinking plenty of fluids. You can also practice sucking mints.
In the process of getting used to the removable structure, one should also not forget about its regular cleaning - it must be done every day with a special brush and gentle toothpaste.
