Full or Partial Dentures
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) states that 3.75 percent of persons aged 20 to 64 in the United States are completely edentulous. Dentures not only restore the appearance of a whole and natural smile, but they also provide support to the natural curves of the face, preventing the “sunken” aspect that occurs when many teeth are lost. Dentures are an effective form of treatment for teeth that have been lost due to gum disease, tooth decay, a medical condition, a congenital defect, or trauma.
Dentures are detachable appliances that are meant to fit over the gums that cover the jawbones precisely and pleasantly. They can be removed from the mouth for short periods to meet the oral hygiene needs of maintaining underlying tissues, cleaning dentures, and sleeping.
Types Of Dentures
Full dentures and partial dentures are the two most common forms of dentures. Both types are made to order based on precise measurements taken from dental impressions and thorough functional and aesthetic information provided by the dentist.
Full Dentures
Full dentures, often known as “full dentures,” are designed to replace all teeth on the upper or lower jaw. A full upper denture, also known as a complete maxillary denture, comprises a base that covers the roof of the mouth and a full complement of artificial teeth fitted around the area surrounding the dental arch. A complete mandibular denture, or full lower denture, on the other hand, is horseshoe-shaped with teeth fitted along the section that covers the underlying dental arch and is designed to accommodate the tongue.
- Conventional Full Denture - After all of the remaining teeth have been removed, and the tissue has healed, a traditional full denture is created and installed. The extraction sites, as well as the surrounding bone and gum tissues, need many weeks to recover and reconstruct. The most exact and comfortable fitting prosthesis can be manufactured by allowing this procedure to complete before obtaining final impressions for a new denture.
- Immediate Denture - An immediate denture is one that is placed the same day as the remaining teeth are extracted. A patient does not have to go without teeth while waiting for the extraction sites to heal completely with this kind of treatment. Immediate dentures provide the particular cosmetic benefit of not requiring teeth extraction. However, because the extraction sites heal while the denture is worn, a reline or a new denture may be necessary later for better comfort and fit.
- Overdenture - An overdenture is a form of complete denture with unique attachments that are attached to the remaining underlying teeth or strategically placed dental implants for increased stability and support.
Partial Dentures
A partial denture is a type of removable prosthesis used to restore a complete and functional smile in situations where numerous teeth are lost, or extractions are required, but some healthy teeth remain in the dental arch. Partial dentures are often attached and stabilized using clasps or precision attachments to select teeth adjacent to the edentulous portions and are custom constructed for an exact fit and cosmetically attractive look. A partial denture can be made from a combination of cast metal and acrylic materials, acrylic alone, or thermoplastic resins such as ValplastTM, Flexite®, Duroflex®, and tcs®, depending on the number of teeth being replaced as well as the practical and aesthetic requirements of the case.
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