What are mobile dentures and what are they used for?
Mobile dentures are used to replace or repair natural teeth, restore chewing function, and improve smile aesthetics.
They can be: total (they are not anchored to anything), partial (there are teeth or implants in the mouth to anchor to), combined (it is a mix of fixed and removable) or overdenture (clip on root).
Dentures can be made of different materials: resin, composite, or ceramic.
Movable dentures
Replaces missing teeth.
Advantages of dentures
Aesthetic, functional, economical, time-saving.
The types of removable dentures
Totals.
Partials.
Combined.
Overdenture.
Why a removable denture?
A removable prosthesis is cheaper than an implant-prosthesis operation, i.e. insertion of prostheses on previously inserted implants.
No surgery is required.
It can be obtained quickly.
It is easy to clean.
Why avoid removable dentures?
A removable denture is less stable in the mouth.
Over time it can lose stability, creating discomfort to chewing and any remaining teeth.
The bone in the mouth can also thin out and the denture loses its grip.
Re-fitting (relining) of the denture is necessary approximately every two years.
The types of removable dentures
Total removable denture
Total removable denture (denture) is used when teeth are totally missing and rests on the gingiva that covers the bone of the mandible or maxilla. The higher the condition of the gingiva and bone, the more stable the denture is.
A good fixed prosthesis provides good aesthetic results as well.
It is important to follow good daily hygiene of the prosthesis, using the appropriate brushes. Every 2 days soak the prosthesis in a solution of water and specific disinfectant for about an hour.
Follow good daily oral hygiene, cleaning the gums and tongue.
Good denture maintenance requires annual checkups and a relining procedure every two years.
Total removable dentures provide a fair amount of stability, but that provided by fixed dentures is never achieved.
Partial removable dentures
Partial removable dentures (skeleton) replace missing teeth.
It is anchored to the healthy teeth present with hooks, which are often visible, to keep it as stable as possible.
It is important to follow good daily hygiene of the denture, using the appropriate brushes. Every 2 days soak the denture in a solution of water and specific disinfectant for about an hour.
Follow good daily oral hygiene, cleaning teeth, gums and tongue.
Good denture maintenance requires annual checkups and a relining procedure every two years.
Other types of removable dentures
Combined mobile prosthetics
Combined dentures are attached to existing teeth or implants by means of precision attachments, which are not visible, while preserving aesthetics.
The use of a combined denture allows better chewing function than other types of removable dentures.
It is important to follow good daily denture hygiene, using the appropriate brushes. Every 2 days soak the denture in a solution of water and specific disinfectant for about an hour.
Follow good daily oral hygiene, cleaning teeth, gums and tongue.
Good denture maintenance requires annual check-ups and a relining procedure every two years.
Mobile overdenture prosthesis
The removable overdenture is affixed to the roots of suitably devitalised teeth. It is attached with buttons or bars to the teeth for greater stability, avoiding the daily use of adhesives.
It is a technique that is applied when there are few teeth.
It is important to follow good daily hygiene of the prosthesis, using the appropriate brushes. Every 2 days soak the denture in a solution of water and specific disinfectant for about an hour.
Follow good daily oral hygiene, cleaning teeth, gums and tongue.
Good denture maintenance requires annual check-ups and a relining procedure every two years.
Clinical cases
The phases of the route
The dental examination
During the visit, the general situation of the mouth is assessed, expectations both functionally and aesthetically verified, in order to make diagnoses and implement the most appropriate treatment plan. Photos of the person as a young person are evaluated in order to restore the original aesthetics.
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Functional and esthetic testing of the prosthesis
The first prosthesis, made after analysis and modeling, is tried on to verify your total adherence to the design and whether it meets chewing functionality and esthetic expectations. If some vestments do not conform, appropriate modifications are made.
3
Mouth impressions, functional and esthetic analysis
Impressions of the arch are made precisely to derive the anatomy of the mouth, which are necessary to make in first model on which to build the prosthesis.
2
Delivery of the prosthesis
The final prosthesis is delivered and worn. The wearer is properly trained in proper use, hygiene, and maintenance. An adjustment period involving 2 to 3 appointments for check and control is normal.
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