Full denture prosthesis: advantages and disadvantages

Sooner or later, a person is faced with the problem of tooth loss. This is mainly due to age-related changes in the body. The solution to this issue is dentures. How to choose the best, because each of their types has its pros and cons?

What to choose - removable or non-removable dentures?

After examining the oral cavity, the dentist can decide which dentures to put to the patient - removable or non-removable. This decision he makes, depending on the clinical picture and individual situation. A removable full denture is used in the absence of all teeth in the oral cavity. Usually this need arises in older people who lose their teeth due to age-related changes. Such prostheses are a complete imitation of natural teeth and parts of the jaw. Modern manufacturing techniques and materials allow them to be performed at a high level, making them look like natural teeth. They are attached to special clamps to the gums, they can be removed and put on at any time.

Fixed prostheses do not have such a function, they can only be removed by a specialist in a dental clinic. Prosthetics occur in two ways: either by implantation - the surgical insertion of a metal rod into the gum, or by grinding a healthy tooth and attaching a crown or bridge to it with medical cement. In the case of complete loss of teeth, the latter method cannot be implemented, only the use of implants is possible. But the materials used and the work itself are expensive, and rehabilitation after surgery takes a long time. Therefore, removable dentures are usually used. With a complete absence of teeth, this is a more economical and convenient option.

Types of removable dentures

Removable dentures have two varieties: lamellar and clasp. Removable dentures are the so-called false jaw, which imitates teeth with gums in their structure and appearance. Such prostheses are made to order individually for each patient, so that the internal contours adjacent to the gum are as comfortable to wear as possible. It is believed that a complete denture is uncomfortable and may fall out of the mouth. But this is not at all true when it comes to a high-quality modern product.

Clasp prostheses are made according to a different principle. Their basis is a metal arc on which artificial teeth are located. This option can be used with the partial loss of several teeth in a row or with their complete absence. At the edges of the arc are the retainers that hold the prosthesis tightly in place. Currently, such a product is rarely used in the complete absence of teeth, mainly in partial.

Materials for the manufacture of removable dentures

Specialists make a modern denture removable full of high-quality plastic, acrylic or nylon. Acrylic plastics are lightweight with long life and wear resistance. The shade of teeth and gums are selected individually, as well as the shape of the jaw. The lower one rests on the alveolar process, for the upper support is the gum.

Nylon prostheses are a relatively new material, more expensive, but also having their undeniable advantages. Such products are easy to confuse with natural teeth, they look very natural. In addition, the nylon used in dentistry, soft and flexible, allows you to quickly get used to the prosthesis. Mounts are made of the same material and hold it securely in your mouth. Which removable full denture is better? Patients' opinions on this subject are different, because each species has its pros and cons.

The benefits of acrylic dentures

A removable full denture made of acrylic plastic has the following advantages:

• A structure made of such material is lightweight, it is very light and does not cause discomfort when worn (of course, the first time will be uncomfortable until the rehabilitation period has passed).
• Identical to natural teeth, the difference is almost invisible to others, the color of the gums is selected for natural.
  
• Affordable price. Acrylic plastic is practical and aesthetic, but inexpensive.
• Easy to put on and take off. This is convenient when caring for the dentures that they need. Remove them at night for cleaning and disinfection or rinse after eating - such actions will not be difficult.
• Wear resistance. Acrylic dentures are less susceptible to mechanical damage. But if you drop them on a hard surface, they can break.
• Chewing load is distributed evenly over the gum.
• Suitable for people of any age.
• Making individual prostheses takes a little time.

Disadvantages of acrylic

The removable full acrylic denture has several disadvantages:

• May cause an allergic reaction with prolonged wear. During the manufacture of the acrylic prosthesis, a special fluid is used, which is necessary in the production, but is an allergen.
• Injuries to the oral mucosa are possible.
  
• Over time, plaque from food and drinks accumulates on the surface. This is due to the structure of acrylic plastic - it has a porous structure. Therefore, inflammatory processes in the oral cavity due to the formed plaque are not excluded.

The advantages of nylon

High-quality material - new, but already managed to prove itself on the positive side among patients and dentists. It has such advantages:

• Hypoallergenicity. The material does not cause any reactions, is not toxic and is absolutely safe for humans.
• Their other name is invisible prostheses. This is due to their impeccable aesthetic appearance. They are indistinguishable from natural teeth, the interlocutor does not guess about the presence of a prosthesis, since the fasteners are made of the same material and are invisible from the side.
  
• The fasteners hold the prosthesis securely, which eliminates the need for additional fixation products, such as creams and gels.
• With careful use, such prostheses will last several years. Despite the fact that this material is flexible and soft, the prostheses are quite durable and reliable. If you adhere to the rules for their use and not be negligent, nothing will happen to them.
• Removable nylon dentures with complete absence of teeth have a shorter addiction period than other types of removable dentures. The sensation of a foreign body in the mouth passes quickly.

Does nylon have cons?

For all its convenience and beauty, a full removable denture made of nylon has opponents who are not in favor of using it. What is the reason for this:

• Its texture is very delicate, prone to scratches and even a change in pigmentation. To avoid this, you need to carefully treat him, follow all the care rules prescribed by the dentist. Nylon requires a special attitude, it can not be cleaned with ordinary brushes and pastes, it is better to use only special products.
  
• If scratches are still formed, the prosthesis will have the ability to absorb odors and stain with the color of the food consumed.
• Due to the plasticity and flexibility of nylon, atrophy of the bone tissue of the jaw can develop, as a result, the prosthesis will rub the mucous membrane and cause discomfort, but this is a purely individual reaction.
• High price. Nylon is much more expensive than acrylic.

Which dentures are better? How to choose?

Let's find out how to choose the right product. What are the most popular full dentures in use? Which are better? Everyone chooses a product for himself, having weighed all the pros and cons of using one or another type of prosthesis. Advantages and disadvantages can be combined in a table for ease of comparison.

As for the choice between removable and non-removable dentures, various factors play a role here. The dentist may recommend the use of removable prostheses due to personal contraindications of the patient to non-removable ones. It can be age (fixed prostheses are not prescribed for children and the elderly) or a number of diseases (diabetes, tuberculosis, blood problems, and so on). Yes, and the patient himself may refuse to use surgical intervention in favor of removable prosthetics. In any case, it will take time to get used to. The adaptation period needs to be endured and endured, and then new teeth, whether removable or non-removable, will be like native.