What is a total complete dental prosthesis, in which cases is it used?
Complete dentures are removable prosthesis with support from the tissue to the lower and upper jaws when all the teeth are lost due to caries, trauma, bone resorption.
Is it possible to provide aesthetic appearance in total prostheses?
In total prostheses, lip and cheek fullness can be provided with a prosthesis and it is possible to have a younger appearance of the face.
What kind of problems can we experience when using total dentures?
Full dental prostheses are mobile because of their support in the tissue. In particular, the lower palate of the lower palate to the lower palate, the presence of the tongue in the lower jaw lower prosthesis makes more movement than the upper prosthesis. The general complaint of patients; My upper palate is holding but while eating, my lower palate is playing. Due to this movement, there are frequent bumps.
Is there a method that will allow total prostheses to remain stable?
Adhesion of total prostheses with special adhesives reduces the complaints in some cases, but the best method of eliminating this problem is the construction of overdenture prosthesis which is defined as a snap fastener between the people and applied with special holders on the implant.
How many implants are needed for overdenture prosthesis construction?
The amount of bone available is determined. Usually 2-4 implants are used. In these prostheses, which support both the implant and the mouth, the problems of playing out while eating are solved and the prosthetic beats are decreased.
How many days does total full palate prosthesis build?
These prostheses last 5 sessions and last a total of 10-15 days. During the rehearsals, the color and shape of the teeth are adjusted according to the patient’s wishes.
How is the maintenance and use of prostheses?
It is recommended that these prostheses are removed at night and that they are kept in a container filled with water before going to sleep. No removable prostheses can cause diseases such as fungal infection in the palate. When they are removed, they should not be wrapped in a napkin and kept in a container filled with water. Special cleaning tablets can be discharged to the patient upon request. However, the mechanical cleaning of the prostheses by brush must be done twice a day by the patient. They will be able to use it after each meal without washing and using it for long term color change.
How long does the total prosthesis last?
It is not right to give a definite time for the use of total prostheses. The patient may experience a loss of prosthesis due to sudden weight loss or bone resorption.
Is it possible to repair the hardened and broken dentures?
If the patient does not have problems with tooth wear or use in the prosthesis, the prosthesis can be adapted to the palate with special feeding materials. It can be repaired in case of denture fracture or tooth drop. The repaired prosthesis is delivered to the patient within 1-2 days.
