The cost of dentures can vary depending on the type of removable dental appliance, and the most cost effective solution to most situations where natural teeth are missing are dentures. There are basically two types of dentures — complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.
Complete Dentures
These dentures can be either “conventional” or “immediate.”
Conventional Dentures
A complete conventional denture replaces all of the natural teeth and relies on suction to remain in position. Made after the natural teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has begun to heal, a conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth about eight to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed.
Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are made before the natural teeth are extracted and can be positioned as soon as the teeth are removed. As a result, the patient does not have to be without teeth during the healing period. However, following tooth removal the gum tissue will change shape. As a result, immediate dentures require more adjustments to fit properly during the healing process and will need a reline after the gum tissue is completely healed.
Partial Dentures
A removable partial denture consists of replacement teeth attached to a plastic, metal or flexible base. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. A well-fitting partial denture will also prevent your remaining natural teeth from changing position.
Conventional Partial Dentures
Conventional partial dentures consists of acrylic teeth attached to a gum-coloured base with spring stainless steel clasping. These are the most cost-effective dentures available.
Metal Partial Dentures
Metal partial dentures are made from chrome-cobalt. The metal base allows the denture to be thinner and smaller in size, making the denture more comfortable to wear. Added strength of a metal denture prevents the denture base from breaking.
Flexible Dentures
These dentures are generally used when one or two natural teeth are missing. The flexible denture fit around the natural teeth without the need for conventional clasping. However, these dentures are difficult to be repaired or relined and a new denture may be required in such circumstances.
Implant Retained Dentures
Like conventional dentures, implant-retained dentures are removable, but instead of relying on suction and clasping, they clip on and off a post connected to a dental implant. Dental implants are placed into the jaw bone and left to heal for three to six months. Your conventional denture can usually be worn over the top on the implant throughout the healing process.
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