Dentures are also known as false teeth. Missing teeth and gum can be replaced with a denture. A denture can have a metal or acrylic base on to which the replacement teeth are placed. A denture is removable and has to be taken out of the mouth for cleaning.
A
denture can replace one or more (partial denture) or it can replace all
the teeth (full denture).
Roots of teeth can be left and a denture fitted over them. This is called
an over denture.
Impressions are taken and a denture is custom designed and made in the laboratory. The teeth are set up in wax in order to try them in and so that the patient can see how they look before they are finished.
It is advisable where front teeth are missing to have a spare denture made. This gives a great deal of security in case the denture is damaged or lost.
Implants
can be placed and used to support dentures. (see
implants)
Fig.1 Tooth loss due to stomach problems
Fig.2 Heavily repaired teeth
Fig.3 Model of teeth
Fig.4 Silicoated partial denture
Fig.5 Dentures in position
Fig.6 Upper and lower dentures restore appearance
Fig.7 Before treatment
Fig.8 After treatment
