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Missing teeth affect the aesthetics of appearance, the ability to eat, and speak, but fortunately there are procedures to restore missing teeth, including the installation of moving teeth.
Removable implant Dentures - over dentures are removable artificial teeth that are installed inside the mouth in some cases, such as: tooth loss, where dental implants replace missing teeth.
Fixed dentures require more implants because they are permanently installed, as they require greater stability, and fixed dentures appear more natural in shape compared to movable dentures, while removable dentures require less implants, and contribute to improving stability and restoring chewing efficiency.
Types of movable dentures
Among the most important types of movable dental structures are the following
1. Partial dentures
They are used to replace gaps resulting from the loss of one or more teeth, and partial dentures consist of a plate with one or more replacement teeth attached to it, which is fixed to the natural teeth.
2. Mobile complete sets
It is used to replace a complete tooth jaw or both jaws together, as it consists of two complete brackets for the upper and lower teeth.
How to install this type of teeth
The process of installing movable teeth takes place in several steps as follows
Dental implants are placed in the jaw and left to adhere to the jawbone for about two months. This allows the bone to grow into the implant at a cellular level.
Specialized dentures are manufactured in a size that fits in the mouth without causing any discomfort to the person using it while talking or eating, and in a color that matches the natural teeth.
Bridges are attached to implants to provide stable, non-slip teeth.
Pros of installing this type of teeth
The installation of these teeth provides a number of advantages, which are as follows
1. Psychosocial benefits
Its installation contributes to improving the appearance, patient satisfaction, and improving the quality of life.
Where the teeth can be placed in aesthetic positions without causing instability of the dentures when the mouth muscles contract, and patients feel better satisfaction compared to the traditional complete dentures.
2. Functional benefits
Contributes to improving patients'' ability to chew food, enabling them to eat a wider range of food options, which reflects positively on nutrition and health.
3. Biological benefits
Removable dentures cause less bone loss over time than traditional full dentures, plus there will be less muscle atrophy around the mouth.
Negative effects of installing this type of teeth
The installation of these teeth may cause some negatives, including
It can take a person some time to get used to it.
Eating and talking with dentures can take practice to get used to.
Dentures need constant care. They need to be cleaned and properly maintained when they are removed.
They may need to be replaced as they wear, as the shape of your jaw may change over time.
Improperly fitting or incorrectly used dentures can lead to gum infections.
Tips after installing this type of teeth
Among the most important tips that must be followed in the case of movable teeth are the following:
Choosing the appropriate fitting for the case, which guarantees the person comfort and the absence of any complications in the future.
Paying attention to cleaning movable dental fixtures after eating meals.
Doing dental movable fixtures cleaning at the dentist every six months at least.
Photographing the denture fixation implants annually to ensure their integrity.
