When it comes to denture treatment, patients have a choice between permanent or fixed dentures and removable dentures. The most effective option for you will depend on your lifestyle, oral health needs, and budget. But are dentures permanent? In this article, we’re going to look at the types available: removable dentures vs permanent dentures.
The Pros And Cons Of Permanent Dentures
One of the biggest advantages of permanent dentures is their ability to slow down bone loss in the jaw. These permanent prosthetics are supported by dental implants that are embedded in your jaw. However, not everyone has gum tissue that is strong or healthy enough to support dental implants. The other downside is that dental implants require surgery. Only your dentist can remove permanent dentures, so you will wear them all the time.
The Pros And Cons Of Removable Dentures
The pros
Removable dentures offer you a lot of flexibility, the most notable of which is the freedom to remove them whenever you like. For many patients, this is often done at night when they go to sleep. Removable full or partial dentures function a lot like a retainer. They consist of a base with pink gums and artificial teeth, that sits snugly on top of your gums, and is held in place with clasps or precision attachments.
Being able to remove your denture gives your mouth a chance to recover from any irritation and can improve your oral health by giving sore spots a chance to heal.
The cons
Digital technology ensures that your dentures can fit snugly without the need for adjustments. You can use suction dentures even if you have bone loss in your jaw, ensuring a better fit for your prosthesis. Suction dentures are held in position by a force of cohesion between your soft tissue and the saliva in your mouth. They are an excellent alternative to permanent dentures as no surgery is required.
So, Are Dentures Permanent?
Strictly speaking, even implant retained dentures are not considered to be a permanent dental solution for missing teeth as the prosthesis needs to be replaced every five to ten years. This is because the materials used to make them do not last forever and can perish or break.
Furthermore, because your jaw bone and soft tissue undergo structural changes as you age and in the absence of tooth roots, they need to be replaced every few years. However, if you maintain good oral health practices and visit your dental practitioner regularly for relines and repairs, you can extend the lifespan of your prosthesis.
If you have questions about ‘are dentures permanent’ or would like to find out more about removable dentures, please call us for an appointment today.
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References
How to Choose Dentures or Implants — and Why
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/dentures-partial
Removable Partial Dentures
https://www.healthline.com/health/dentures-vs-implants#procedure
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