The Facts About Dentures

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Dentures
The Facts About

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing
teeth. Dentures are supported by surrounding soft and hard
tissues of your oral cavity.
Dentures are sometimes referred to as: dental prosthesis, dental
plate, stay plate, false teeth and gnashers.
What are Dentures?

There are two main types of dentures:
Partial Dentures Complete Dentures
What are Dentures?
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Removable partial dentures are held
together by an acrylic resin or metal
frame material.
Acrylic resin partial dentures are
attached to your natural teeth with pink
acrylic material, while metal frame
partial dentures have metal clasps or
devices called precision attachments.
NOTE: Metal frame partial dentures are a permanent prosthetic option
normally done only after your gums and bone have healed completely.
What are Dentures?
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Complete dentures replace all of your
teeth on upper or lower jaw.
The comfort of complete dentures or
full dentures depends on your
muscle, bones, tongue, and saliva.
NOTE: After teeth are extracted, you might have temporary dentures or
immediate dentures made first.
What are Dentures?
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Full dentures, to replace all of your
original teeth, fit snugly over your
gums.
They will help you to eat comfortably
and speak clearly, and can improve
your confidence and self-esteem.
Why wear Dentures?
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Partial dentures replace teeth that
are missing and can sometimes be
supported by your remaining teeth.
They can improve your ability to
talk, chew and eat food want you
want.
NOTE: If you have gaps between your teeth, your other teeth may move to take
up some of the space, so you could end up with crooked or tilted teeth. This
could affect the way you bite and could damage your other teeth.
Why wear Dentures?
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Dental implants can be used to
support permanently cemented
bridges, eliminating the need for
a denture.
The cost is usually greater, but the
implants and bridges more closely
resemble the feel of real teeth.
Dental implants are becoming the
alternative to dentures but not
everyone is a candidate for implants.
Always consult your dentist.
Dentures Alternatives

The Number of Missing Teeth
A denture which replaces 5 missing teeth will
cost higher than a denture for 3 missing teeth.
The cost of Dentures
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Factors that Affect the Cost of Dentures:

The Location of Each Missing Tooth
A denture for missing anterior teeth is more expensive
than a denture for missing posterior teeth.
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The Type of Denture Needed
The cost of Fixed dentures is higher than
the cost of removable dentures.
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The Type of Support Used
Implant supported dentures are more expensive
than tooth supported dentures and tooth-tissue
supported dentures.
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Dental Bridge Cost: Type of Bridge
Most dental bridges are made of either porcelain
fused to metal or ceramics. All ceramic bridges
are typically the most expensive.
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Type of Retention used for Removable Dentures
Implant retained removable dentures are more expensive
than precision attachment removable dentures if you
add the cost of the dental implant procedure.
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Rigidity of Dental Framework
Flexible dentures are more expensive than
dentures with cast metal framework.
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Location of Dental Practice
Dentures that are fabricated and installed in the US
and European countries are more expensive than
dentures made and installed in Asian countries.
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Eating will take a little practice. Start
with soft foods cut into small pieces.
Chew slowly, using both sides of your
mouth at the same time to stop the
denture from moving.
As you become more used to your
denture, add other foods until you get
back to your normal healthy diet.
Eating with Dentures

1) Dentures may break if
you drop them. Always
clean your dentures
over a bowl of water or
a folded towel in case
you drop them.
Caring for Dentures
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2) To clean your
dentures, the general
rule is:
brush, soak, brush.
Brush your dentures
before soaking, to help
remove any bits of food.
Caring for Dentures
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3) Most dentists advise using toothpaste and a small-to-medium
headed toothbrush. Make sure you clean all the surfaces of the
dentures, including the surface which touches your gums.
Caring for Dentures
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 Clean the dentures daily and after every meal
 Take them out before sleeping
 When not in use place in cold water (Hot water may cause wrapping)
 Inform dentist of any medication you are taking
 Schedule regular dental check ups
Care and Use Tips
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 Do not brush with abrasive cleaners
 Do not use “drugstore” relines and denture repair kits
 Be careful not to get addicted to adhesives
 Don’t keep denture unclean and dry
Care and Use Tips
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1. Estimate the cost of professional cleaning with our Dental Cost Calculator
2. Find a local dentist in our Dental Directory of over 90,000 dentists
3. Get Financing for the entire cost of your new dentures
4. Purchase and use only Dental Optimizer Approved Denture Creams
5. Use Dental Optimizer approved Antibacterial Mouth Rinses
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