Removable Complete Denture
Dentures are removable artificial teeth which are used as a replacement of missing teeth. They have to be removed at night.
Cases Treated at
Kallur Dentistry
When does one need removable complete dentures?
- When all teeth are lost
- Cheap treatment
Procedure
- About 4 visits are required for taking impression/measurements and making of dentures
- Dentures can be made of various materials; an appropriate material is selected based on the affordability by the patient.
Consequence
- Inability to chew properly
- Bad facial appearance-leading to Loss of self confidence
- Can cause chronic headaches
- Inability to talk properly
- Inadequate nutrition
| Removable dentures | Fixed dentures |
|---|---|
| Very old technique | Latest technique |
| After few years, the jawbone below the denture wears off. So new set of dentures may not be possible | Even after decades, the jaw bone doesn’t wear off |
| Life of removable dentures is less | Life of fixed dentures is high |
| Relatively simple and cheaper in short term but expensive long term | Complex & expensive in short term but cheaper in long term |
care of the dentures
- If there are ulcers in the mouth due to dentures, don’t wear them. Report to the clinic.
- Always ensure that your dentures are clean for this you need to brush your dentures with a non-abrasive brush at least twice a day. If possible remove your dentures after every meal and wash it with water.
- Soak your dentures at night in the denture solution. While putting dentures on in the morning make sure you brush them with clean water as this will help to remove the chemicals if any during the soaking process.
- Soak your dentures at night in the denture solution. While putting dentures on in the morning make sure you brush them with clean water as this will help to remove the chemicals if any during the soaking process.
- Do not bite on hard food with Dentures
- Check your dentures from time to time and visit us if your dentures are very loose, slip or you come across a change in the bite. Having ill-fitting dentures can cause infections and irritations.
- Visit our clinic every 6 months for checkup.
Frequently Asked Questions
As all the teeth are lost, only bone and gums are left. Dentures can only sit on these; they don’t have a proper anchor to cling on to. If a lot of bone is gone, the dentures can so loose that implants may be required to secure them.
In order to allow gums and bones to relax and proper blood flow at night time, removing denture is advised.
No, dentures do not hurt. It is only at the beginning that patients may feel a little discomfort or uneasiness