Back to 18th Century, Dentures ware made by with ivory from hippopotamus, walrus, and elephant tusks. George Washington famously wore them publicly. Nowadays, denture are made by advanced materials like flexible polymers and custom-designed dentures offer better fit, function, and aesthetics; for more modern, more natural-looking dentures. A denture or removable denture conventional solutions for patients who have lost multiple teeth. It is dental prosthesis designed to replace missing teeth and custom-made to fit each individual mouth. Modern dentures can be made of several materials; traditionally made from acrylic resin and metallic to support stability. Full denture is to replace all the teeth in a jaw/arch; either upper or lower while partial dentures can replace some part of arch/jaw, relying on remaining natural teeth for support. Dentures help improve smile appearance, chewing and speaking abilities and support facial muscles that can occur when teeth are missing. Denture is the most Cost-Effective compared to other prostheses solutions like dental implants and bridges, dentures are generally more affordable, making them more accessible solution for many people with tooth loss with budget. Removable denture can be also easily removed to clean and maintenance. Although they require proper care and regular dental check-ups, they can last many years with good maintenance and take less time in procedures comparing with dental implants. While dentures offer these benefits, it is important to note that they also have some usage limit, for sample the less discomfort or the need for periodic adjustments.
The piece of denture consists of the replacement teeth made by acrylic attached to a pink gum-colored plastic base, connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth. This prosthesis solution is used for one or serveral teeth missing and can be applied in either upper or bottom jaw. Sometimes, it has a hook to hold with remaining teeth to pevent the slip while patients eat or speaking. The procedures takes around 7- 10 days in Pattaya to take impression and fabricate this prosthetic appliance. Not only does the partial denture can replace patients’ missing teeth spaces, it has ability to prevent nearby teeth from changing position. A precision partial denture is a removable dental prosthesis that utilizes internal attachments instead of visible clasps to connect to adjacent crowns. This design enhances aesthetics, providing a more natural appearance when smiling.
There is alternative for dentures like dental implants and dental bridges and here is some comparison.
Stability
Fixed, very stable
Natural-looking but can be shift
May cause sore spots or discomfort
5 to 10 years but require adjustments periodically
Over 20 years or often lifetime while porcelain teeth require maintainance periodically
Bone loss over time
Preserves jawbone health
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