DENTAL PROSTHESES

A dental prosthesis is an artificial element designed to restore the anatomy of one or more missing teeth and restore the ideal height between the upper and lower jaws.

The main purpose of dental prostheses is to restore the functionality of the mouth:

• Chewing.
• Swallowing
• Aesthetic

There are some kind of prosthesis which are removable dental prosthesis, fixed dental prosthesis and implant prosthesis.

DENTAL CROWNS AND BRİDGES 

It is placed on natural teeth or on implants. It is any prosthesis that cannot be removed by the patient. It is very similar to natural teeth. It can be made with zirconium, porcelain or  monoblok zirconium.

REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHESIS

It can be on natural teeth or on implants. Its main advantage is that it can be removed by the patient without having to go to the dentist. It can be a partial or complete removable prosthesis . A full partial denture replaces all of the teeth.

What materials are used for dentures?

There are several materials that can be used for dental prostheses, as it depends on the type of prosthesis and the circumstances and needs of each patient.

Next, we explain what are the main materials used for dental prostheses:

Porcelain: it is a material of mineral origin, brittle, but hard and rigid at the same time. These qualities make it one of the most used, since it can be easily manipulated and simulate the natural color of the tooth.

Zirconium: it is one of the most resistant materials and ideal for the manufacture of dental prostheses. It is a mineral that is biocompatible with oral tissues and the mucosa and, in addition, protects the dental pulp, since it is not a conductor of heat.

Composite: it is a synthetic material, rigid and easy to handle. Its main advantage is that it offers a natural result, although it is more fragile than porcelain and, therefore, it tends to lose color and wear out over time.

How to make cleaning for the removable denture?

Every time you eat, remove and rinse your dentures. To rid them of food debris, rinse them with warm water until clean. However, be careful that you don’t drop them down the drain by making sure your sink strainer is in place! Furthermore, you may want to place a towel along the counter or in the sink so your dentures don’t break.

Brush your dentures at least once a day to further clean them. Though they would thank you if you brushed after every use, we understand that you probably don’t have time for that. Rinsing them after every meal will remove debris but brushing with denture cleanser each night will remove other plaque buildups.