Removable Complete Denture
A removable complete denture is a type of false tooth. It is a set of artificial teeth that can be taken out of the mouth. It is used to replace all of the natural teeth in the upper or lower jaw. These dentures are custom-made to fit the person's mouth and are held in place by suction or a small amount of dental adhesive. They are made of acrylic and can have a metal framework for added support. Removable complete dentures are commonly used for people who have lost all of their natural teeth and cannot have dental implants or bridges.
Completed Dentures Lead to
- Replacement of teeth. This leads to improving esthetics.
- Improves chewing ability.
- Aids in speech and pronunciation especially of the letters- s,l,u,v,t, and p.
- Prevents sagging of the cheek and lips which tends to make the patient look old.
- All this leads to improving self-esteem and confidence.
Removable Partial Denture
A removable partial denture is a type of false tooth that can be taken in and out of the mouth. It is used to replace some missing teeth, not all of them. It is designed to fit around the remaining natural teeth and is held in place by clasps or other attachments. These dentures are custom-made to fit the person's mouth and can be made of acrylic or a combination of acrylic and metal. They are commonly used when a person has lost some teeth but still has some remaining natural teeth. Removable partial dentures can help to improve the person's ability to chew and speak, and also help to keep the remaining natural teeth in position.
Parts of a Denture
- Dental replacement system This is the majority of the dental replacement which upholds the counterfeit teeth
- Artificial Teeth
- At times for added maintenance, a metal catch can be set.
Overdenture
An overdenture is a type of removable denture that is designed to fit over and attach to remaining natural teeth or dental implants. It is used to replace some or all of the missing teeth in the upper or lower jaw. An overdenture can be held in place by clips or attachments that fit over the remaining natural teeth or by ball and socket connections that attach to dental implants. These dentures are custom-made to fit the person's mouth and can be made of acrylic or a combination of acrylic and metal. They are commonly used when a person has few remaining natural teeth or dental implants and the goal is to preserve remaining natural teeth or dental implants and provide good support and stability to dentures. They also help to improve the person's ability to chew and speak.
NEED TO USE AN OVERDENTURE
- Loss of discrete tooth proprioception
- Progressive loss of alveolar bone
- Transfer of all occlusal forces from the teeth to the oral mucosa
- The most depressing sequel is the loss of patient’s self-confidence