Fake teeth or dentures

What dentures are?

Dentures replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues in the forms of a removable dental device of acrylic resin or of a metal combination.

What are the types of fake dentures?

There are four types of fake teeth:

Complete: Replaces all teeth and surrounding dental tissues.

Partial: This type of dentures acts like a dental bridge, since it fills the empty space between the teeth and the missing teeth.

Conventional: Conventional dentures allows a recovering time (generally from 4 to 8 weeks) after the extraction of all teeth before placing fake teeth.

Immediate: This does not allow a healing time after teeth extraction. Dentures are immediately placed in the mouth. Additional adjustments may be needed as long as the healing advances.

Fake teeth care

- Take out your dentures everyday and brush it gently with a special toothbrush and toothpaste for dentures.

- If the prosthesis has holding clips, clean them in and out carefully.

- Avoid the use of abrasive cleaners and hot water because this can seriously harm it.

- If partial dentures are in their place, take them out before brushing the natural teeth.

- Once fake teeth are clean, dip it into cleaning solution or water and keep them in safe place.

- Visit your dentist every 6 months for a dental cleaning.