Removable Prostheses

What are the Advantages of Removable Dentures?

Easy to use: Removable dentures are a type of dental prosthesis that is very easy to use. It fulfills all the necessary functions for your teeth and does not affect your daily life.

Affordable: Removable dentures are more cost-effective than other dental prostheses. This provides a more economical option for replacing your missing teeth.

Customizable: Removable dentures can be designed according to your personal needs and preferences. The colour, size and shape of the dentures can be adjusted to suit your teeth and mouth structure.

Less invasive: The application of removable dentures is not as invasive as other dental dentures. This requires fewer procedures to replace your missing teeth without having to have them removed or cut.

Easy maintenance: Removable dentures can be easily cleaned and maintained. Doing this will extend the life of your dentures and keep your teeth healthy.

Protective: Removable dentures can help prevent further tooth loss in your mouth structure. Replacing missing teeth can help protect the bone tissue around other teeth and prevent decay.

Removable: Since removable dentures are removable, they can be easily removed and installed when needed. This makes it easier to clean and maintain the prosthesis.

Adjustment period: Wearing a new removable prosthesis can be a challenging process at first. It may take a few days or weeks for the prosthesis to become compatible in the mouth and for the person to get used to it.
Speech problems: Since removable dentures cover a toothless area, they may cause some difficulties during speaking. Therefore, they can cause speech disorders.
Difficulty eating: Since dentures cover toothless areas, chewing and swallowing food may become difficult. The person may need to make changes in their eating habits during the adaptation process to the new prosthesis.
Requires frequent adjustments: Removable dentures may slip or become loose in the mouth over time. Therefore, adjustments may be necessary from time to time.

Types of Removable Dentures

Full Dentures: These are dentures used when all teeth are missing.

Partial Dentures: These are dentures used when only a few teeth are missing.

Temporary Prostheses: These are prostheses used temporarily before dental implant or fixed prosthesis application.

Application Process of Removable Prostheses

First examination: The dentist takes the necessary measurements of the mouth and takes a mold for the prosthesis.

Mold preparation: The molds taken for the prosthesis are sent to the laboratory and used to prepare the prosthesis.

Wearing the prosthesis: When the prosthesis is ready, it is installed and adjustments are made by the dentist.

Care of Removable Dentures

Cleaning after each meal: Since dentures can retain food residues, they must be cleaned after each meal.

Using the correct cleaner: Dentures should be cleaned with special denture cleaners, not with a toothbrush and toothpaste.

Regular checkups: The dentist recommends going for regular checkups to check the fit of the denture and oral health.