Removable dentures for adults

Prosthetics is aimed at restoring chewing and aesthetics, it prevents numerous complications, namely dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, diseases of the digestive tract, posture disorders and even premature aging. All used prostheses can be divided into removable and non-removable. Each has its own indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages.

Which removable dentures are best for adults

Removable are those prostheses that the patient can remove independently during rest or for hygienic cleaning. In their design, one can distinguish the basis to which the teeth are attached, and the prosthesis itself rests on the alveolar process of the jaw or the palate, in some cases partially on the teeth.

Removable dentures can be:

• completely removable – when there is not a single tooth on the entire jaw;
• partial removable – an extensive group that is used in the absence of at least one tooth: plate, clasp, immediate dentures;
• conditionally removable – with fixation on implants.

The best prosthesis will be the one that fits the indications, the clinical situation in the oral cavity and takes into account many details and meets all the requirements of aesthetics, safety, comfort, reliability and, of course, price.

When choosing prostheses, there are a huge number of nuances that only a dentist can take into account after examination and examination. But there is always a design that works best.

Complete removable dentures

Recommended for complete absence of teeth. Their fixation occurs due to the formation of a vacuum between the mucosa and the prosthesis itself. Depending on the condition of the oral cavity and the prosthetic bed, doctors may recommend the use of special fixing creams.

Such prostheses can be:

• Acrylic. Lightweight but rigid designs with a large palette of shades. And the hands of an experienced dental technician create masterpieces. But such designs have many disadvantages: long-term addiction, mechanical friction of the mucosa, as well as the effect on diction.
• Acry Free. This is an advanced material without acrylic, suitable for allergy sufferers.

Partial removable

Recommended if at least one tooth is missing. As noted dentist Dina Solodkaya, in most cases, it is advisable to choose partial dentures instead of bridges, since there is no need to grind adjacent and distribute the load on the supporting teeth.

Fixation is carried out using clasps (special hooks), locks or telescopic crowns.

Partial removable can be:

• Byugelnye. With a metal frame, artificial teeth, and clasps are used as fixing elements. When chewing, the load is distributed not only on the alveolar process, but also on the supporting teeth.
• Nylon. Flexible and thin prostheses in the form of plates in which artificial teeth are installed. They are durable, do not cause allergies, the material is biocompatible. Despite the fact that they are light, they withstand chewing pressure. Win due to the absence of metal. The downside is that they are non-repairable, a tooth cannot be welded to them, glued in case of breakage, etc.

Prices for removable dentures

It is believed that this is one of the budget types of treatment for missing teeth. Although the prices for removable dentures in adults vary greatly and depend on the design chosen, the material used and the condition of the oral cavity.

The most budget option is acrylic prostheses, the average price for one jaw (in Moscow) is from 15 thousand rubles, but it may differ in the regions. The cost of clasp prostheses depends on the material of manufacture and the selected fixing structures. The most expensive prosthetics in this group is based on implants. But each patient has the opportunity to choose the appropriate option, taking into account the pros and cons.

Advantages of removable dentures

Removable dentures have pros and cons, depending on the chosen design and material of manufacture, the initial state of the oral cavity. There are several advantages of removable dentures over fixed ones:

• No need to grind teeth. When installing bridges, it is necessary to grind adjacent teeth for abutment crowns, which is not necessary when installing removable dentures.
• Ease of maintenance and care. For hygienic care, it is enough to remove the prosthesis and thoroughly clean it under running water. In pharmacies, there are a huge number of products that will help maintain a normal level of hygiene. However, after 3-4 years, the surface of the prosthesis is burdened with microbes, no matter how carefully they are cleaned, and they require replacement.
• Few contraindications. They can be installed in cases where fixed structures cannot be installed, there are no conditions, and implantation is contraindicated.
• Price. The cost of removable dentures for adults is one of the most budgetary in comparison with other methods of treatment (implantation).

Cons of removable dentures

In assessing the immediate and long-term consequences, removable prosthetics is largely inferior to implantation. The most obvious disadvantages include:

• Production time. Removable dentures are made in 1-2 weeks, require several visits and additional visits for corrections after manufacturing. If the clinic has modern equipment, a digital model of the future design is created, followed by turning on a milling machine. The whole procedure takes no more than an hour.
• Long period of adaptation. At first, patients may experience discomfort, the prosthesis may rub, press. In addition, it is difficult to achieve a strong fixation.
• Food restrictions. Removable prosthesis restores the chewing function by only 30%, and there are restrictions in the preparation of the menu. Dentists note that the intake of viscous, sticky and hard food is difficult.
• The need to use fixing gels and creams. The use of such creams is necessary to better fix the prostheses and prevent them from slipping, especially in the lower jaw, where it is difficult to achieve good stabilization. Although the use of such funds is not recommended for all patients.
• Service life and possibility of repair. In general, the service life of removable dentures is 3-5 years, after which they have to be redone. This is largely due to the wear of the material and changes in the oral cavity. In addition, some removable dentures cannot be repaired if they break and new ones have to be made.
• The need for correction. After installing the prostheses, the doctor prescribes several methods for correcting and fitting the prosthesis to the anatomical features of the patient: 2-3 corrections is a normal and necessary practice for wearing comfort and the absence of complications.

Reviews of doctors about removable dentures

Modern dentistry has advanced and removable dentures are seen more as a temporary measure. Or, as an extreme case when it is impossible to carry out implantation, as the most reliable method of prosthetics in the near and long term.

Removable dentures are used in adults and children with loss of teeth to prevent tooth displacement. In the pediatric group of patients, such constructions prevent the formation of bite pathologies and other problems associated with premature extraction of teeth.

Of course, in the remote corners of our country, removable dentures are very popular and sometimes this is the only way to restore chewing function and aesthetics. But each patient needs to think about the possibility of implantation.

Popular questions and answers

You should not focus on reviews of removable dentures in adults, because everything is individual and there are no 2 identical clinical cases: in one case it is an excellent, albeit temporary measure, in the other it is not. The decision is made solely on the basis of the state of the oral cavity, indications and financial capabilities of the patient. Just about such nuances she told us dentist Dina Solodkaya.