Dentures are a popular procedure that many people have done, and it is not something that people should be embarrassed or ashamed of. There are many people who are going to need or want to get dentures at some point in their life.
Yet, it is important for people to understand that dentures are not one size fits all, and there are some important factors that dentists need to know and take into account before they give one of their patients dentures. Istachatta residents should be made aware of some of these characteristics, as they will probably be asked about them by their dental professional.
Dentures are something that need to be custom made for each patient in order to have the best results and in order to fit properly, so there are some factors that need to be taken into consideration for dentists to begin their work.
Full Versus Partial Dentures
It is important for patients to understand if they are going to only need partial dentures or full dentures. Istachatta residents should know that they do not have to get all of their teeth removed in order to get dentures if they still have some good teeth left. This is a common misconception.
Partial dentures can be similar to dental bridged, but they cover more teeth. This is a good option for people who are missing some teeth on either their bottom row of teeth or their top of teeth. Additionally, partial dentures can consist of all the teeth in the top or bottom gums in the mouth.
This can be a personal choice if a person only wants dentures for a few teeth, or if they want to go through with having the rest of their teeth removed to get a full set of dentures.
Dental Implants and Snap-on Dentures
Another aspect of dentures that a dentist might ask their patients about are dental implants and Snap-on Dentures. Istachatta residents should know that dental implants are not like traditional dentures where they sleep in and out of the mouth, but rather they are fake teeth that are fixed in the mouth like real teeth.
The implants are placed into the jaw bone and over time will create a natural fit for the patient. Another type of dentures is known as snap-on dentures.
Snap-on dentures are a good middle ground between dental implants and traditional dentures. They are made in sets like traditional dentures, but they fit and sit into a mouth with anchor points like that of dental implants. This helps keeps them in place and not fall out when talking or chewing food.
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