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Frame dentures are one of the ways to fill in missing teeth. The comfort of wearing a frame denture is higher than with a traditional acrylic denture, but less than having crowns or bridges.
What is the use of a frame prosthesis?
Skeletal dentures are prosthetic restorations in the dentition belonging to removable dentures. They are used in the case of partial loss of teeth caused by caries or periodontal diseases. Skeletal prosthesis consists of metal elements covered with acrylic. It is attached to the teeth remaining in the oral cavity with the use of clasps and fastening elements such as catches and latches. Each one Skeletal prosthesis is performed individually for a given patient, taking into account the structure of his oral cavity and the number of teeth remaining in it. The function it is to perform Skeletal prosthesis, is allowing the patient to chew and chew food. Skeletal dentures They transfer the forces released when chewing food to the remaining teeth – their mode of operation is more similar to the physiological system in the oral cavity than in the case of acrylic dentures.
Frame dentures – indications for wearing frame dentures
The loss of one or several teeth requires their replacement, not only for aesthetic reasons, but also due to unfavorable changes in the jaw bone system. Dental prosthetics offers many possibilities of reconstructing the lost circumstances of the teeth. One solution is Skeletal prosthesis. It is used in the case of partial missing teeth in patients for whom it is impossible to fill the cavities with crowns or bridges.
Dental cavities They can not only cause irregularities in the bite and position of the teeth, but also pain in the temporomandibular joints. The remaining teeth may also be abraded excessively. Therefore, it is recommended to fill the cavity as soon as possible.
Advantages and disadvantages of frame dentures
User patients skeletal dentures claim that it is a more convenient solution than an acrylic prosthesis. Use for execution skeletal dentures metal makes them smaller and more comfortable to use. They also have greater stability, which makes speaking and eating meals much easier. Properly made and fitted Skeletal prosthesis it is also easier to keep clean than an acrylic denture, which reduces the risk of mouth infections. Skeletal prosthesisthanks to the metal elements used in it, it is also more durable than a prosthesis made of acrylic.
The disadvantages of acrylic dentures include metal clasps and supporting elements – some of them may be visible, which affects the aesthetics and appearance of the patient. Patients also believe that bridges are a much better solution. However skeletal dentures are considered by most users to be the best solution when it comes to removable prosthetic restorations.
Is a frame denture reimbursed by the National Health Fund?
The National Health Fund does not reimburse the implementation costs skeletal denture. Dinner skeletal denture it is about PLN 1200-3000. This is a definite disadvantage of this prosthetic solution for many patients.
How does a frame denture fit?
The first step to make and fit skeletal denture there is a visit to the dentist or prosthetist. The doctor assesses the conditions in the patient’s mouth and determines the possibility of insertion skeletal denture. Before the procedure, all teeth in the mouth should be healed, and those that are not eligible for treatment – removed. Then, impressions of the inside of the patient’s mouth are made on special spoons. They are sent to the workshop of a dental technician, who uses them to make plaster casts. During the next visit, the dentist adjusts the metal skeleton skeletal denture. The so-called recording of occlusion – the doctor checks if the upper and lower teeth are in contact with each other. The appropriate color of the teeth is also selected dentures.
At the next visit, the patient is put on a trial prosthesis – if it is appropriate, the correct one is made on its basis skeletal denture. After picking it up and putting it on, you should visit your dentist regularly for check-ups.
Hygiene rules when wearing frame dentures
Skeletal dentures must be kept in proper hygiene. You need to brush your teeth often and take care of oral hygiene. After every meal Skeletal prosthesis it should be cleaned of food debris. The same should be done before going to bed. For cleaning skeletal dentures a toothbrush and low-abrasion toothpaste or special cleaning agents are used prosthesis. Skeletal dentures you can also take it off overnight (it is even recommended) and store in a closed box (dry). Before putting them on, rinse them thoroughly under running water.