Dental Prostheses

Dental Prostheses are artificial teeth that are used to replace lost teeth. Tooth loss can occur for a variety of reasons: cavities, gum disease, trauma, aging, or genetic factors. Dental Prostheses are designed to compensate for this loss and restore patients’ oral health, function, and aesthetics. Dental Prostheses play an important role in chewing, speaking, and aesthetics by replacing teeth. There are different types of dentures, each designed to meet different needs.

Complete Dental Prostheses (full Dental Prostheses ) are used for individuals who have no teeth in their mouths. They replace missing teeth in the upper and lower jaws and mimic a natural tooth structure. They are usually made of acrylic resin and are designed to fit the gums. Complete dentures offer a comfortable solution in cases where teeth are completely lost.

Partial dentures are used in cases where there are some natural teeth in the mouth. These dentures replace missing teeth and work in harmony with existing teeth. Partial dentures, which have a metal frame, support artificial teeth and provide stability to the denture by connecting to existing teeth. These types of dentures offer an ideal solution in cases where tooth loss is partial.

Implant-supported dentures are artificial teeth placed on dental implants. Implants are screw-like structures placed in the jawbone, allowing Dental Prostheses to be placed on them. These types of Dental Prostheses provide a more natural look and feel. Implants fuse with the jawbone, allowing the denture to be placed more stably, thus restoring chewing and speaking functions more effectively.

Fixed dentures (bridges), on the other hand, replace missing teeth and are fixed to the adjacent natural teeth or implants. Bridges are usually made of porcelain or ceramic and are fixed to the teeth around the missing teeth. These types of dentures are used to compensate for the loss of teeth aesthetically and functionally.

The maintenance of dentures is very important to ensure their longevity and health. Dentures should be cleaned every day and special denture cleaning products should be used. Cleaning the dentures prevents the formation of bacteria and plaque, protects oral health and extends the life of the dentures. It is recommended to avoid hard or sticky foods, as these types of foods can damage or dislodge dentures.

Another important point to consider when caring for dentures is regular dentist check-ups. Your dentist will check the fit of the dentures and evaluate if there are any problems. In addition, taking care of oral hygiene is important to protect the health of other teeth and gums. Brushing your teeth regularly and using dental floss supports oral health and protects the health of the gums around the dentures.