Dentures are prosthetic teeth that last for many years. Our dentures go through a lot of strain and stress in daily use and they are delicate and fragile and can break anytime.
If you are suffering from oral injury, gum diseases, fallen-out, or broken teeth then denture repair can give you a long-term solution.
What are the types of dentures that you can go for when undergoing denture repair treatment?
Dentists and prosthodontics will provide you with the following 5 types of denture options that would suit you the best and would last longer.
Overdentures- These are implant-supported dentures and are placed at the top of the gum utilizing dental implants. Oral surgeons screw the overdentures into the jawbone to stabilize the dentures.
Full dentures- If you are missing all your natural teeth or have to remove all of them surgically then this is the best option for you.
Partial type of dentures- Permanent teeth that are broken or removed or have gone missing can be replaced by partial dentures. These are false teeth that come with acrylic, metal framework, or gum-coloured base which helps in attaching the dentures to two or more clasps. These act as removable alternatives to bridges of teeth.
Immediate dentures- This is used as a temporary solution when your gum is healing after tooth removal. Dentists ditch the immediate dentures as soon as the gum is ready for a permanent set of teeth.
Braces: For all age groups braces have been a complete solution for better alignment of the teeth or dentures.
It is recommended that you go for the permanent type of dentures rather than the removable ones if you want them to last as long as they are fixed in your mouth. On average removable dentures last for 5 to 7 years while permanent ones last for 7 to 10 years.
What are the types of denture damages that require denture repairs?
If you handle your dentures roughly then it can lead to damage. Temperature fluctuation, exposure to acidity, and constant moisture can also have a detrimental effect on your denture. If not handled or cared for properly dentures can fall off of a nightstand resulting in the following:
Breakage of teeth
There can be a fracture, crack, or snap in half in the prosthesis
A portion of the acrylic can chip off or break
If you have partial dentures then there can be damage to the metal clasp
Manage cavities
What are the options for denture repairs available in the market?
Following are 4 main types of denture repairs that you can go for depending on how your teeth are broken:
Denture rebases- This type of denture repair means remaking the pink acrylic section of your teeth which holds the denture.
Denture relining- The side of your denture is resurfaced which touches the soft tissues in the mouth. This type helps the dentures to fit more comfortably.
Denture adjustment- In this process, the dentures get realigned so that they have more comfortable fittings in your mouth when they are causing much discomfort.
Denture replacement- If your broken teeth are beyond denture repair you have to go for replacement.
Can denture repair be done at home?
Denture repair kits are available at medical shops which consist of adhesives and superglues. These adhesives can be used to reattach and fix cracks in your teeth temporarily. Apart from temporary repairs, there are permanent ways to get rid of the damage caused to the teeth. But for the proper solution, it is essential to visit a dentist.