Even if you can provide complete oral care, it still will not be a 100% guarantee that you are insured against the loss of one or more teeth. Our life is full of stresses, various loads, the environment has deteriorated greatly. All this inevitably leads to the fact that our teeth begin to deteriorate, collapse and fall out. Some people are not very affected by this problem, but some have to think about the aesthetic appearance of their smile. It is during this period of life that a person begins to study the types of dentures.
General classification
In modern dentistry, there are two main areas, according to which removable and non-removable structures are distinguished. Each of them has its pros and cons, which we will talk about a little later.
It should be noted in advance that removable structures are much cheaper than non-removable ones, but they are inferior to them in quality and do not look so beautiful. So, let's look at a more detailed classification of dentures.
Removable structures
Patients whoinstall such prostheses for themselves, have the ability to independently remove them when they need it, and then absolutely calmly fasten them back. There are several categories of removable dentures:
- Full. Such dental prosthetics is used if the jaw is completely devoid of teeth. A complete denture is attached to the gums and upper palate. This is not a very reliable fastening, with which you need to be careful so that the prosthesis does not accidentally fall. They are usually made from nylon or plastic.
- Partial removable dentures. This type of prosthetics can be used only if the patient's jaw has at least one he althy tooth. Such structures are attached not only to the gums and palate, but also to existing teeth, which makes the attachment more reliable. Removable partial dentures are made from the same materials as full dentures. However, metal can still be used here, which is necessary to fix the prosthesis on the surviving teeth.
Be prepared for the fact that caring for these types of dentures requires a little more free time and responsibility. Otherwise, you will simply waste your money, and your designs will not serve you for the time allotted to them.
Fixed structures
Such prostheses have practically no drawbacks, since they are very reliable and are installed for a long time. Their only drawback is considered only a rather high cost. Moreover, not only the material for manufacturing is expensive, but alsothe work of a specialist.
Fixed dentures are classified as follows:
- Crowns. Crowns are more commonly made of metal, but can also be made of ceramic or metal-ceramic. They are one of the most reliable methods of prosthetics. They attach crowns to existing teeth, as well as to implants.
- "Bridges". Another fairly common type of fixed dentures. Its main advantage is the reliable fixation of the prosthesis. To install bridges, you need to have teeth on the jaw, but if they are missing, the doctor can install implants for you, which will also be an excellent mount for the bridge. Also, such prostheses have an affordable price, unlike implants. Another positive feature of them is that after installation, the patient practically does not feel any changes in the oral cavity, all taste qualities remain normal.
- Veneers. They are most often installed only in order to create a beautiful picture. Veneers, like crowns, are made of ceramic, metal or ceramic-metal.
- Tooth implants. Perhaps one of the most expensive methods of prosthetics. However, implants fully justify their cost, as they are incredibly reliable. Such prostheses can completely replace your real teeth, and their service life is measured in tens of years. Therefore, it is worth saving up money and installing high-quality teeth that will not differ from real ones.
Types of prostheses
It should also be noted that removable denturesprostheses come in several types, which distinguish them by the material they are made from and their capabilities.
Cup dentures
This type of prosthesis is based on a reliable metal frame. On this frame, the manufacturers themselves apply imitation gums, and then fix the dental crowns themselves, which will subsequently faithfully perform the functions of real teeth.
There is one obligatory condition for the installation of clasp prostheses, without which their use is simply impossible. The patient must have their own teeth in the jaw. They are needed in order to securely fix the artificial teeth, which must hold tight. For their fixation, special hooks are used, which are attached to the patient's real teeth. It is possible to install this type of prosthesis without own teeth, however, in this case, you will have to spend extra money on the installation of dental implants, which will serve as a support.
Such prosthetics has quite a few advantages. It has a high level of reliability, is convenient to use, can serve you for a long time, and its price is affordable for almost every patient who wants to have a beautiful and he althy smile. But we must not forget about the shortcomings that clasp prostheses have. If the structure is fixed on the front teeth, then there is a high probability that the hooks for which it is attached will be visible to others. And since the frame of the prosthesis is made of metal, then for some time the patient will feel its taste in the mouth, and there is a risk that an allergic reaction will occur.
Nylon denture
These are removable, flexible dentures that are made from a very soft material. They are good because they do not use metal at all for their manufacture, which means that such prostheses are suitable for people who suffer from allergic reactions. If the previous type of structures was attached with the help of special hooks, then this one, as it were, sticks to the gum. If you are worried about the reliability of fixation, then you can make special plastic hooks that will act as fasteners, or purchase special gels or creams that modern medicine offers.
Another plus of this type of dentures is that it is not at all necessary that there are teeth on the jaw. And also nylon prostheses are suitable for those people who have gum problems. Next, one more plus should be mentioned - low price, but high quality. Materials for the manufacture of a soft denture are inexpensive, and the doctor’s work itself will not have an exorbitant price. But, despite this, if you can provide proper care for the prostheses and be as careful as possible during operation, then the minimum service life will be five years.
There are soft dentures and cons. If you eat too hard or stretchy food, then most likely a shift will occur, and the pressure on the gums will be unevenly distributed. Also, some patients are faced with the fact that there is a subsidence of the prosthesis. In this case, it is necessary to go again to an appointment with a specialist who willfix the problem. If you have installed a nylon prosthesis for yourself, then be prepared for the fact that you will have to give up too hot and cold dishes, you can not eat too hard food, you may even have to quit smoking. As for the price, nylon prostheses are almost twice as expensive as clasp ones.
Acrylic dentures
For the manufacture of dentures of this type, acrylic plastic is used. Such prosthetics can be carried out both for those patients who have a complete lack of dentition, and for those whose teeth are partially lost. In the first option, the fastening occurs due to suction to the gum, and in the second, a special wire fastener is used, which is fixed on the existing teeth.
You can install such a prosthesis at a fairly low price, due to the ease of manufacture and low cost of materials. But, despite all the advantages, some patients refuse to install such prostheses. This is due to the fact that they can rub the gums, thereby causing great discomfort. And also the design of this prosthesis is too large, and because of this, taste sensations are disturbed. It is quite difficult to get used to such a design in your mouth, in some patients speech is noticeably impaired, and vomiting may even occur. If you allow yourself solid food, you are at great risk of damaging the prosthesis.
Fixed prosthetics
Experienced specialists recommend choosing fixed prosthetics for those patients who have not lost all their teeth, but have lost only a few. Such designs can help you decidethe aesthetic side of this issue. So, in more detail about the classification and manufacture of dentures that are not removable, we will talk below.
Crowns
Crowns are divided into three groups: metal, metal-ceramic and just ceramic. The first type of crowns is most often used in places where the teeth are not visible, because they do not have a very attractive appearance. The second option of crowns is very reliable. While wearing them, it is even allowed to eat solid food. Their service life is quite long. With exact certainty, we can talk about ten years of service, but this is not the final figure. Their disadvantage is that for installation it is required to sharpen the adjacent teeth strongly. And the third variety is ceramic. They are chosen for installation in those places where the teeth are especially visible to others. They have such natural shades that even dentists can not immediately distinguish them from real teeth.
Bridges
There is an opinion that this type of dentures can be installed only if there are abutment teeth on both sides. Actually it is not. If the patient has no teeth at all, then the specialist simply makes several implants for him, which then perform supporting functions. In addition to supporting their function, they also help with chewing especially hard foods.
When applying this method of prosthetics, the doctor tries to choose such a color of artificial teeth so that they do not differ fromreal ones. Modern technology allows you to do this. Most often, patients choose adhesive bridges, which are affordable and of high quality. These bridges are attached using special glue, do not cause discomfort and do an excellent job with food of any kind.
Such a prosthesis has disadvantages, but there are not too many of them, however, if you study all the features of bridges, then perhaps the patient's decision regarding the need to install them will change. The main disadvantage is that when installing bridges on existing teeth, they have to be grinded down a lot. If the bridges will be installed on implants, then you will have to spend too much time on this process. In addition to all this, adhesive bridges are too fragile and require special attention and care.
Veneers and Lumineers
These types of dentures are micro-prosthetics, which are used if there is a question about aesthetics, protection of chips or cracks.
This is a kind of plate that is simply applied to damaged teeth to make them more beautiful and attractive. They are attached only to the front wall of the tooth, and the back remains intact. These records are most often made of porcelain.
Ceramic inlays
Ceramic onlays are needed in order to protect teeth that have recently been filled or cleaned of caries. The inlay can not only protect the teeth from damage, but also make them whiter.
Operating Rules
It is not enough just to fit dentures andforget about them. You should also learn the rules for caring for dentures if you want them to serve you for many years:
- If you notice that your prosthesis has been deformed, then do not try to fix it yourself. You need to immediately go to an appointment with a specialist who did the installation of this structure.
- Removable dentures should only be removed for cleaning and before going to bed.
- The first few times when removing and putting on the prosthesis, try not to rush, perform all movements slowly so as not to damage the structure.
- In the first days after installation, try to chew your food as carefully and slowly as possible.
- Make it a rule to clean your denture daily and store it only in a special solution. It is also necessary to keep the oral cavity clean.
- For the first few weeks after installation, it is recommended to forget about solid food.
- If you notice that after the appearance of the prosthesis in your mouth, you have any sores or wounds, then this is a serious reason to seek help from a specialist.
We have analyzed the types of dentures.
