Mobile prosthesis
Complete dentures
Complete dentures are aimed at patients who have lost all their teeth. They consist of two parts: the lower part replaces the gums and is made of acrylic material and the upper part that includes the artificial teeth is made of porcelain or acrylic.
Any remaining problem teeth must have been removed and healing completed prior to placement. If this is necessary, the patient can choose a temporary denture in order not to be without teeth for a long time.
In order to accurately manufacture a complete denture, we take impressions from the patient. Based on these, a specialist dental technician will manufacture the denture in a way that perfectly fits the patient’s anatomical characteristics.
Some dentures
Partial dentures are indicated when several teeth are missing from the jaw, but not all. It is used instead of bridges when there are not enough healthy abutment teeth to support them or several teeth in a row are missing.
With a single partial denture we can simultaneously replace several teeth in different positions of the jaw and thus avoid the construction of several bridges.
Depending on the method of support, partial dentures can be with metal hooks or with precision connectors.
- Dentures with hooks consist of a metal frame made of a special alloy that ends in a plastic base. The artificial teeth are placed there, while the entire construction is supported on the gums and on the existing natural teeth with metal hooks.
- Dentures with precision connectors require crowns with which they will firmly “snap” and provide strong support to the structure. Partial dentures with precision connectors are esthetically superior to those with hooks because they do not have unsightly brackets to support them. They also provide greater stability.
Decorative dentures
Implants not only replace individual teeth but also provide retention for prosthetic restorations such as full dentures. Compared to other options, they are superior in every respect and significantly improve the quality of life of patients who previously used conventional dentures. The number of implants needed depends on several factors and can vary from case to case, but we can often get excellent results with 2 implants in the lower jaw and 4 in the upper jaw. There are different types of dentures depending on how they are attached to the implants. After doing the necessary clinical and radiographic examination, we will present you in detail the available options and propose the best solution for you.
Overdentures on implants offer outstanding advantages:
- Much better retention which gives the patient the security that the denture will not move when eating or talking. This is beneficial for the patient’s psychology, since he can face his daily life with confidence.
- Much more comfort because there is no need to cover the palate with a plastic base to support the maxillary denture. This provides a natural feel and makes chewing food much easier.
- Less pressure on the gums, thus significantly reducing the risk of irritation.
- Less bone resorption thanks to implants that work like natural tooth roots. This helps the face to maintain the balance of its structures and not to present the image of “shrinkage” that gradually causes total dentition, i.e. the loss of all teeth.
- Much better aesthetic results, because the restoration is smaller in size
