Removable and Complete Dentures
A Denture is a removable replacement of missing teeth and nearby tissues
Two Types of Dentures are available
Complete Dentures are performed when the complete teeth are missing and the Partial Dentures are performed when some natural teeth are remaining
Complete dentures can be conventional which means it is performed after the teeth is being removed and the tissue has begun to heal and is ready for placement in the mouth about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed.
Whereas immediate dentures are made in advance and can be positioned as soon as the teeth are removed. As a result, the person does not have to move without teeth. However, with time, bones and gums contract, especially during the period of recovery after tooth removal.
Therefore, conventional Dentures are more advantageous as immediate dentures need to do more adjustments to fit properly during the healing process as compared to conventional dentures. Immediate dentures are temporary solutions until conventional dentures are made.
Removable Partial Dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base. Partial Dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. It will the missing spaces without disturbing the position of other teeth. A partial denture can be connected by a conventional metal framework or a metal-free thermoplastic material.
