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Dentures
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A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and the tissues connected to those teeth. It is made of acrylic plastic and sometimes porcelain and metal materials. A denture closely resembles natural gum tissue and teeth.
Complete dentures replace all of the teeth, while partial dentures fill in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevent other teeth from shifting position. Complete dentures are “immediate” or “conventional.” An immediate denture is a complete denture or partial denture that is inserted on the same day, immediately following the removal of the natural teeth.
The immediate denture acts as a Band-Aid to protect the tissues and reduce bleeding after tooth extraction. The conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed. However, some dentists may recommend more time before placing a conventional denture.
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Who Needs Dentures?
Dentures are suitable for all ages.
A partial denture is for people who still have some of their natural teeth. Dentures are not just for elderly patients. Patients of any age may lose some or all of their teeth and may require a denture of some sort.
Because teeth are a permanent part of the body, tooth loss can have an emotional impact on some people. It is important to talk to your dentist about any fears, anxiety, or other emotions you are feeling about tooth loss.
While you may be advised to wear your denture almost constantly during the first two weeks – even while you sleep – under normal circumstances it is considered best to remove it at night and soak the denture in cleansing solution or water.
Research has shown that removing the denture for at least eight hours during either the day or night allows the gum tissue to rest and allows normal stimulation and cleansing by the tongue and saliva. This promotes better long-term health of the gums.
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Here at Maycroft Dental Practice, we ensure that all measures of Denture design and implementation are carried out to complete patient satisfaction.
What Happens When You Get Dentures?
A tailored and bespoke process
Our dentist can make a full conventional denture when all teeth have been lost or all extraction sites have healed (up to eight weeks or longer.) The denture process takes about one month and five appointments: the initial diagnosis is made; an impression and a wax bite are made to determine vertical dimensions and proper jaw position; a “try-in” is placed to assure proper color, shape and fit; and the patient’s final denture is placed, following any minor adjustments.
New denture wearers need time to get accustomed to their new “teeth,” because even the best-fitting dentures will feel awkward at first. While most patients can begin to speak normally within a few hours, many patients report discomfort with eating for several days to a few weeks.
To get accustomed to chewing with a new denture, start with soft, easy-to-chew foods. In addition, denture wearers often notice a slight change in facial appearance, increased salivary flow or minor irritation or discomfort.
Digital Dentures
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Digital Dentures Vs Traditional Dentures
The newest manufacturing equipment is utilised to build a design that permits digital dentures to be created to precise specifications using computer technology. When compared to traditional dentures, digital dentures have various benefits, including reduced processing time and the elimination of faults associated with physical impressions and manual denture processing.
How Do Digital Dentures Work?
After dentists have taken digital impressions of the patient’s mouth, the dental technician uses 3D design software to create and customize dentures virtually. These images are converted to dentures through 3D printing or milling.
After the initial impression, you will receive a try-in prototype of your dentures to try for a short time to see how they fit and function in your mouth.
Replace Missing Teeth
Complete dentures can be used to replace missing teeth. These treatments are carried out by dentist specialists to ensure good oral health and gums and reinstate normal teeth, meaning that chewing and eating is made a lot simpler.
Services available in Digital Dentures
Partial Dentures – A partial denture enables the replacement of lost teeth so that you can reclaim function and confidence in your mouth; partial dentures provide a less invasive and more straightforward alternative.
Complete Dentures – Digital full dentures can be simply replicated when they are lost or broken. A dentist/dental clinic will merely request that the lab locate them in the electronic database and have copies made.
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Digital dentures are a type of therapy that uses scanned impressions, which are significantly less painful than traditional impressions. Dentists use computer-aided design and technology to build excellent, personalised dentures that last up to 8 years while improving tooth hygiene.
Digital dentures may be made to seem like genuine teeth and help patients smile with confidence.
The professional dental technician will next design your denture utilising digital technology and the most up-to-date production processes, such as additive 3D printing or subtractive 3D milling. When compared to traditional dentures, digital denture procedures are more efficient and less intrusive for the patient, and they can minimise the number of visits necessary to finish the process, which is good for worried patients.
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