Dentures for Missed Tooth

Whenever there is loss of teeth it seems very difficult to manage while eating and speaking. Also, not good to look at. Advancement in the field of Dentistry has gifted ‘Dentures’ as a right alternative for missed tooth. 

There are 2 types of Dentures: 1) Complete Dentures 2) Partial Dentures.

When all the true teeth are lost then complete dentures are applied.

When only a few teeth in the upper or lower jaw are lost then it’s the role of partial dentures. Nowadays the dentures also come with a natural look so that the originality is sustained.

The other category of Dentures is 1) conventional 2) immediate 3) over denture

Conventional dentures are those that are applied 12 weeks after the removal of teeth and after soft tissue recovery.

 Immediate dentures are fixed on the same day of extraction but may be refitted once the jaw tissues are healed completely.

Over dentures are those that are fitted on the natural teeth itself so as to, maintain the stability of your jaw bone. 

Denture care :

·         Dentures should also be brushed like that of your regular brushing to remove plaque and food debris

·         Rinse your mouth after every meals

·         Store them in water whenever you want to remove them especially at night

·         The bristles of your tooth brush needs to be soft and the mouth wash should not be a strong chemical variant