Over the years, as a result of a hygiene dental deficient, many people have to go through a dental clinic to address any illnesses that may have suffered in the teeth. Consequently, in some cases the removal of one or more teeth is required, resulting in a unsightly gaps or holes in the teeth.
To cover these gaps, there dentures, which have the function of our replacement of teeth lost and replaced by artificial teeth. By this method, we can recover the aesthetic dental returning to look a nice smile and chewing.
Lacking teeth, so chewing function and aesthetics of the mouth are affected. Therefore, it must immediately replace any dental loss.
There are different types of dentures, and so depending on the area of the teeth in which the loss occurred, the extent of it and the personal preferences of the patient in question, we will choose the one that best fits.
In general, we distinguish between removable or “remove and replace” Prosthetics, and Fixed Prosthodontics.
The Removable Prosthetics: the patient may remove the mouth and replace the prosthesis at will, without having to go to the dental clinic. Therefore possess the advantage that they can be cleaned at any time with the use of a brush. They can also be placed in any type of mouth.
Within these, we have several groups: complete removable replacing all the teeth, and are secured with resins suction effect, partial to replace a set of teeth, which to adjacent healthy teeth are secured by the use of removable hooks and removable implant.
The Fixed prosthesis: the main difference with the previous ones is that once in place, the patient cannot take them off or put them on, it is therefore a stationary ranging prosthesis cemented or screwed either teeth or implants.
The Joint Prosthesis is a combination of the above two types, since the dentist considers that there is no other solution that would meet with comfort, aesthetics and functionality the patient’s wishes.
As already mentioned, the function of the prosthesis is to restore balance and allow the dental perform the functions previously performed their teeth. When your dentist places prosthesis of any type whatsoever, the same shall be adjusted with precision and without discomfort of any kind, even if it means a period of adaptation to it, after which it will chew be needed, smile, talk … completely naturally.
For proper operation and use of the prosthesis, it is essential to follow a set of best practices that improve the experience of using, maintaining a perfect state of preservation and further extending its life. Let us see what the care that any prosthesis requires is:
- Wash dentures and mouth after every meal, as is done with the teeth.
- prosthesis daily brushing to prevent the formation of tartar.
- cleaning metal parts until bright. This indicates that it is free of bacteria.
- Do not use the prosthesis during sleeping hours.
- When the relocate set, keep them in water and disinfectants.
- Keep the same hygiene standards as with natural teeth, including flossing, mouthwash…
All these rules, performed properly and regularly, will help to integrate the prosthetic tooth in your body, forgetting that wears, and also help to keep them in perfect condition, enjoying a long life.