According to reviews, nylon dentures are used in modern prosthetics relatively recently. They have already managed to become popular and win recognition from many patients. Plastic and elastic designs are much more convenient than acrylic, as the material used is quite comfortable.
Definition
The prosthesis is made from a nylon base that looks exactly like a natural gum and is soft and elastic. According to reviews, removable nylon dentures take the form of gums and palate, which improves wearing comfort due to high-quality fixation. This variety is used for both full and partial prosthetics. After getting used to, the patient receives a high-quality and comfortable prosthesis.
Views
There are the following types of designs that can be made by both children and adults:
- Partial - in usein case of a lack of successive several teeth.
- Full - this type is selected with complete adentia or in the absence of a full row of one jaw.
- Microprosthesis, has a second name - "butterfly". Used to restore no more than two, but most often only one tooth.
Fixation of partial and micro dentures
Partial removable nylon dentures, the photo of which is presented below, are installed only if there are supporting teeth on both sides of the defect to be removed. The design is attached to them with white or pink clasps.
Standard indications for the installation of such a prosthesis is the absence of 3 to 8 teeth, but there is also a prosthesis for one tooth, which is commonly called a "butterfly". It is often used in pediatric dentistry when a baby loses milk teeth early. Pulling them out prematurely can cause irregular growth of permanent teeth, as elements that are not removed will be left without lateral support.
It is quite common to draw a parallel between partial nylon dentures and bridges, as they are the same fixations. It should be noted that the latter look more natural. They are more expensive and not as safe to install as nylon, as they require grinding of abutment teeth, which damages them.
Fixation of complete dentures
Age is often accompanied by the presence of various diseases, the same situation with teeth. Adentia is often diagnosed in older people. Teeth become brittleand the roots loosen, so by the age of 60-70 a person can lose all his teeth. Such a nuisance greatly complicates life, and therefore requires rapid therapy. For such purposes, a full flexible nylon denture is used.
A special glue or “suction effect” is used for fastening. The design is made both on the upper jaw and on the lower one. A very popular representative of the group of adhesives is Korega. Thanks to the use of the component, the prosthesis holds well, and food pieces do not fall under it.
It should be noted that complete structures are more rigid than partial ones. This is quite understandable due to their specifics, but does not prevent the product from being removed and inserted perfectly.
Production steps
According to reviews, nylon dentures, photos of which can be seen below, are high-tech products of a new generation. Therefore, in order to obtain the most comfortable design for the patient, it is required to adhere to a number of rather complex technological norms.
Initially, the doctor makes an impression of both jaws. For this, special silicone masses are used. It is important at this stage to take the correct measurements to minimize subsequent fitting. The dentist needs to correctly fix the relative position of the jaws and the closing of the teeth.
Next comes the planning phase. As is known from the reviews of nylon dentures, at the time of manufacture of the jaw model, they are installed in a special apparatus that can reproduce the chewing frictions of the lowerjaw, as only in this way can a structure be designed that can flawlessly participate in the chewing process.
Then, in the laboratory, a wax template of the further prosthesis is made. During this period, a preliminary fitting is required, thanks to which it is possible to eliminate inaccuracies and select the desired shade of the base and artificial teeth.
Only after this is it possible to start manufacturing the frame and casting the prosthesis in a heat press.
The last step is the polishing stage, for which special brushes and tools are used.
Benefits
According to reviews, nylon dentures have many advantages, which is why they are so often chosen for prosthetics:
- Flexibility and elasticity - thanks to these characteristics, the adaptation period is significantly reduced, since the design repeats the movements of the jaw. And also this type of prosthetics can be used by people who, due to a certain profession, cannot have more rigid materials with them.
- Excellent fixation - for the prepared design, the fastening is used according to the "wet glass" principle, so the use of various gels and pastes is not required for all prosthetic options. Thanks to this, you can save on the purchase of special cosmetics.
- Aesthetic appearance - the basis completely repeats the natural mucous membrane, and the fixation elements, if any, are invisible to others. You can evaluate how nylon dentures look after prosthetics.dentures, according to the photo. In fact, it is quite difficult to distinguish them from your own dentition.
- Effortless care, comfortable to wear and easy to use. If we compare designs with acrylic options, then there is no need to take them off at night, and this can perfectly help not to be in an unforeseen situation, especially when a person is not at home.
- Nylon is hypoallergenic.
- Not a very high price. Of course, they are much more expensive than acrylic, but at the same time they are much cheaper than other orthopedic structures that are also used in prosthetics (clasp, bridge).
Due to a considerable number of positive reviews and advantages, such designs are often chosen to replenish the dentition.
Flaws
Despite the large number of advantages of such prosthetics, according to reviews, removable nylon dentures also have disadvantages:
- Damage to the oral mucosa and bone tissue. Nylon is a fairly elastic and soft material, so while chewing food, the pressure through the prosthesis is redirected to the mucosa. Because of this, there are complications such as a decrease in the height of the gums and atrophy of the soft tissues of the oral cavity. Due to the same softness, the pressure is not redirected to the entire prosthesis, but only to that small area that is responsible for chewing food. This can cause discomfort and pain, especially if the design replaces not one, butseveral elements of the chewing row.
- According to reviews, the service life of nylon dentures is not very long and ranges from 3-5 years. If you take care of them properly, you can slightly extend the operational period, and then you need to invest again in the manufacture of new ones.
- Permanent and quality care. It should be noted that today dental nylon cannot be polished, therefore, if high-quality care is not carried out, then microbes will accumulate on its rough surface, and this is fraught with significant inflammatory processes.
- If you do not wear the prosthesis for a long time and forget to send it to a container of water, the design will be damaged beyond repair.
Indications and contraindications
Reviews state that nylon dentures are recommended in the following cases:
- allergic to acrylic;
- loss of one or more teeth;
- inability or unwillingness of the patient to process the supporting teeth;
- stomatitis, periodontal disease and other diseases of the oral mucosa.
There are also contraindications for wearing such designs:
- inflammation of the gums;
- significant atrophy of bone tissue or gums.
Addictive
Due to human physiology, it is much more difficult to get used to a removable prosthesis than to a non-removable one. If all is well, then this period takes several days. It depends on the person's reaction to the presence of a foreign body, the size of the structure and the individual characteristics of the patient. It happenssuch that this period may be extended up to 3 months.
To speed up addiction you need:
- in the first days after the establishment of the design, use only grated and liquid food;
- remove coarse or hard foods (nuts, crackers, seeds);
- solid food is returned to the diet only after the problem disappears, and the patient stops noticing the presence of nylon;
- in case of a gag reflex, you need to breathe deeply through your nose, suck on mints and rinse your mouth with saline compounds;
- if there is discomfort at the time of eating, then in order for this to pass, you can use specially designed ointments or creams;
- sometimes there is a violation of diction; to prevent problems, it is recommended to read aloud, speaking clearly and loudly.
If addiction does not occur after three months, then most likely the design was not made correctly. In such a situation, it is imperative to visit your dentist.
Repair
Even the best nylon dentures require minor modifications, for this they are given to the clinic once a year for the necessary manipulations. Such a service can be provided not only by those institutions that have their own laboratories, but by almost all that have their own technicians. The service is not cheap at all, but a huge number of problems can be prevented by using it.
Repairs aimed at an elastic prosthesis mayneeded in such cases:
- requires activation of clasps;
- need to supplement the design in case of losing your own tooth;
- it is necessary to change some areas of the structure, this can be useful in case of an inflammatory process, as well as a carious lesion;
- fitting required;
- need to clean the elements of tartar.
Injuries
Clamps are used as fixation, so at the moment of chewing food, the load is not transferred to the supporting teeth. It is, of course, good that the remaining living teeth are not injured, but in this case, problems occur with the mucosa. If you do not pay attention to this, then over time it can cause the appearance of periodontal disease and inflammation.
Since there is no rigid frame, the pressure during chewing on the prosthesis is distributed unevenly. Accordingly, the mucosa also suffers, since some of its parts are more injured. Because of this, there is discomfort at the time of eating, and later atrophy of the bone tissue is formed. In this case, the product will begin to sag, thereby adding discomfort to its owner.
It should be noted that all people are subject to the appearance of such injuries, regardless of which prosthesis they have chosen. The problem is only in ignorance of the time of occurrence and the final level of atrophy. Although if you use rigid structures, then a similar process occurs much later.
As already mentioned, nylon dentures require a huge amount of attention. For example, you need to regularly visita dentist who will correct the position of the structure, and this, in turn, requires additional costs.
Of course, such designs compare favorably with their counterparts. They have a number of positive characteristics against the background of metal, heavy and uncomfortable products or hard plastics. But certain characteristics of these prostheses are still negative, they include flexibility and elasticity.
Proper care
According to reviews, flexible nylon dentures require high-quality cleaning. Thanks to this, you can ensure that they last a long time, as well as personal hygiene. For this you need:
- Rinse your mouth thoroughly after every meal;
- 2 times a day to clean the denture with a special paste, thanks to which you can remove all plaque from coffee, tea and cigarettes;
- Several times a year, a deep hardware cleaning is required;
- protect the structure from mechanical damage, for example, from food that can damage them;
- According to reviews of acrylic or nylon dentures, if the patient is not going to wear them for a long time, then they are sent to the water with a disinfectant for cleaning;
- Repairs or refits should only be done at a dental clinic;
- if it is required to remove them for some period, then they must be in water to prevent drying out.
An alternative to nylon dentures
Whenthere is no complete certainty that you want to purchase a nylon design, then doctors can choose other options.
If there is a partial loss of teeth, then a clasp prosthesis can be used. Although it also has its drawbacks. These include metal clasps that are attached to the outer surface of the teeth, so they are visible.
If the dentition is completely absent, then you can choose an acrylic design. It is quite securely fixed and is not very expensive. But the probability of breakage in this case will be higher. It is also required to note that this material can cause allergies. According to reviews of nylon or acrylic removable dentures, you need to carefully evaluate the pros and cons, and then make an informed decision.
Lifetime
According to experts, with quality care and proper selection, such prostheses last from 3-5 years, and maybe longer. Also, the quality of products depends on the qualifications of dental technicians and dentist.
Photo
Reviews about nylon dentures are different, but still experts are more inclined to believe that this type of prosthetics is necessary, so you need to understand why this is so. Pictures with nylon constructions are shown below.
The photo below clearly shows how to store dentures that are temporarily not in use.
Nylon dentures are indeed very flexible, as you can see in the next photo.
Getting the nylon construction is easy enough, it does not require special skills.
Cost
For many customers, when choosing the type of prosthetics, the main criterion is the price of the product. According to patient reviews of nylon dentures, this is not a cheap pleasure. It should be noted that, nevertheless, the cost depends on a considerable number of factors, which include the orthopedic structure, materials, installation costs and the qualifications of the dentist.
For example, the cost of a prosthesis for one tooth ranges from 2,000 to 4,000 rubles. But if the patient wants to install a complete structure, then it will cost him 15,000–90,000 rubles. When partial dentures are present, it is required to leave 5,000–60,000 rubles at the clinic, depending on the amount of work.
Reviews from patients and specialists indicate that such prosthetics are really worth the money spent.
Reviews from patients about nylon dentures
According to patients, due to the characteristics of flexible prostheses, doctors offer them to solve a wide range of defects in the dentition. It should be noted that due to their lightness, even patients with loose teeth, periodontitis, cardiovascular problems and diabetes mellitus note that restorations are almost the only option for restoring chewing function.
Caring parents say that with the early loss of milk teeth, thisprosthetics is indispensable, since its fastening does not damage the he alth of adjacent teeth.
But patients with a low bite point out that nylon removable dentures are not suitable for them, as fastening requires their teeth to be long enough.
An important disadvantage is also the high cost of such structures.
Despite the advantages and disadvantages of such structures, this type of prosthetics is very popular and widespread.
