A denture or a complete denture as it
is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces
natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips.
Most dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated
two different ways.
A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.
The teeth are made of plastic,
porcelain or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over
endodontically treated teeth and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit
of the appliance.
Dentures over a normal course of time
will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment
normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or
shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dental examinations are still
important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for
disease or change.
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