Denture

Dentures can be defined as set of artificial teeth used to replace missing teeth. dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth, sometimes incorporate porcelain or metal for additional structural support. if you properly maintain your dentures they will appear natural and provide a perfect smile. Dentures strengthen muscles controlling your teeth, correct the pronounciation problem caused by missing teeth and helps in chewing.

Who is a candidate?

If you have lost or losing your teeth denture is required. if some of your teeth remain and are healthy, a partial denture may be your way to a great smile.

Type of Denture

Complete denture - which is used in the case of complete edentulous (without teeth) patient.

Removable partial denture - this type of denture is used for the patients who are missing only some of their teeth on a particular arch. Immediate dentures - such type of denture are delivered to the patient immediately after extraction. The advantage of such type of denture is that you do not have to be seen without teeth. It helps keep ridge protected during healing following extraction. Though it requires relining and may also require frequent visits.

Implant supported dentures - implant supported overdenture has many advantages. Although as few as 2- 4 implants may be used for support, it is beneficial to use more than 2 implants in the unlikely event that 1 of the implants fails to function during the patient’s life span. Implant placement surgery is relatively simple to perform and options are available for retention of prosthesis, including clips, and bars and ball and socket. Implant supported dentures have good stability, retention, better form, function and esthetics.

Over Dentures - over dentures are a type of conventional denture.the difference is that not all teeth are extracted and they use one or more natural teeth for their support.