How dentures are made – specific technologies and materials

The absence of teeth affects not only the function of chewing, speech, but also emotional state, socialization and self-esteem. Dentures restore physiological functions, equalize the emotional background, and increase self-confidence.

The fabrication of dentures is the result of joint work of a dentist and a technician. Each stage of work affects the final result. The manufacturing process depends on the type of construction and materials used.

There are the following types of restorations to restore the tooth row:

Removable. They are divided into full and partial. Complete ones are used in case of adentia, when there are no teeth left at all. Partial removable ones are fixed on the remaining teeth, which serve as a support. Non-removable. Unlike removable structures, inlays, crowns and bridges are fixed in the mouth for the entire period of use. They are removed only to replace them with new ones. Conditionally removable. Such prost…
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How to make a Hollywood smile, how much it costs

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You can have an outstanding appearance or natural charm, but only a beautiful smile is the key to people's hearts. This is realized by the stars, so they like to show off white, even teeth. It is not for nothing that they say about a charming smile: Hollywood smile, and millions of people imitate their idols, but few people can boast of perfect teeth on the upper and lower jaws.

Those who have teeth that are not too straight are desperate to get a dazzling smile, which is popularly known as a Hollywood smile. They wish to boldly expose their teeth, without being embarrassed by crookedness and yellowing. They are tormented by one burning question - is it possible to get snow-white, even, uniformly shaped teeth and aesthetic gum line? An experienced dentist will answer this question in the affirmative. Once the doctor works on your jaw,…

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What to do if the gum under the denture is sore and inflamed?

It is so nice to complete all the denture procedures, receive your new dentures, smile openly and talk with a row of straight, white teeth. Unfortunately, the impression is sometimes spoiled by the fact that the gum under the denture hurts.

In the first few days after denture placement, discomfort and slight redness under the denture is a normal reaction of the body to a foreign body. Dentists usually warn you about this possibility. They give recommendations on how to care for the oral cavity during the period of getting used to the restoration.

Inflammation of the gums after prosthetics: symptoms

If the condition of the mucous membranes does not improve after 5-7 days, redness, swelling, painful sensations increase, it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor. Also, you need to make an appointment if:

chewing is so uncomfortable that the patient prefers not to do it at all; can not close the jaws or when closing the bite is disturbe…
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What tooth color to choose when getting dentures?

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The natural color is milky white, a little translucent. If the teeth are white - the dentist intervened, such tones do not exist from birth. The shade depends on the dentin and enamel. In young years in a person's enamel layer is stronger. The tooth row looks whiter if the enamel layer is dense and does not allow light to pass through. This is achieved by removing irregularities.

As the teeth age, the surface becomes flatter, light passes through more easily, making the image duller. Enamel becomes brown, yellow, black or gray. Different parts of the structure are differently colored. From above, a light shade prevails, from below - a dark shade. But each person has a different natural tone - a normal phenomenon.

What do natural teeth look like?

The innate color depends on:

genetic factor; a person's environment; sk…
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Протезування при неправильному прикусі

Положення зубів, коли щелепи змикаються, в стоматології називається прикусом. На жаль, не всі мають ідеально рівні зуби. У більшості людей є порушення прикусу. Найчастіше вони невеликі і мало хто їх помічає, але бувають ситуації, коли неправильний прикус яскраво виражений і доставляє масу незручностей. У таких випадках прийнято встановлювати брекети. Але що робити, якщо з якихось причин встановити брекети неможливо? Стоматологія розробила методи виправлення прикусу за допомогою протезування, але лікарі попереджають, що застосовувати їх можна в конкретних клінічних випадках, строго за показаннями.

Типи укусів

All infants are born with an incorrect bite. Their lower jaw is moved backwards. Through active sucking, it gradually moves forward. When artificial feeding, it is necessary to take this moment into account and do not give children a pacifier with a large opening, so that they train the muscles, ensuring their l…

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What are the best crowns to put on front teeth?

The incisors and canines make up the smile line, any damage or defect in this area is immediately noticeable. The restoration and reconstruction of the anterior group of teeth is the most complex process of all clinical options. When replacing the supragingival part of the tooth with an artificial crown, it is necessary to achieve a harmonious combination with the adjacent units, soft tissues. The best crowns for the front teeth should have a natural shade and degree of transparency, like the real incisors. At the same time to be not only beautiful, but also strong enough.

Orthopedic dentistry uses different methods, technologies and materials to restore the frontal group of teeth. What crowns to put on the front teeth, what method of prosthetics to choose - the doctor decides based on the clinical situation. The patient is offered several treatment options, from which he chooses the optimal one in terms of aesthetics and cost. The physical and optical …

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What are the best crowns to put on chewing teeth?

Various prosthetic structures and materials are used to replace chewing teeth, the choice of which depends on the degree of damage to the unit. The masticatory group includes premolars (4, 5), molars (6, 7, 8) located on the sides of the tooth row. These units (except for the "eights") are millstones, whose function is to thoroughly grind food for subsequent digestion by the body. That is why crowns for chewing teeth are made of strong materials that can withstand high loads.

A dental crown is a single denture that mimics the supragingival portion of a tooth. Since premolars and molars are constantly exposed to high loads, and care for them is difficult due to the peculiarities of anatomy, location - they are more susceptible to destruction as a result of trauma, decay, other dental diseases. If the supragingival part is destroyed by more than 50%, an artificial crown will help restore the functionality of the unit. Create such prostheses from different m…

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Dentures falling out – causes and what to do?

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Poor ecology, improper nutrition, contaminated water lead to the fact that more and more people suffer from diseases of the teeth and oral cavity. In some cases it is not possible to save teeth. But the possibilities of modern prosthetics make it possible to regain a smile and self-confidence. Provided that the dentures do not come off. Unfortunately, this can happen.

Depending on whether some teeth have been saved or lost completely, full and partial removable dentures are fitted. Full dentures are held in place by the dentures:

Wet surface adhesion - adhesion The relief of the oral cavity: bumps, protrusions and recesses (retention). Valve retention. Due to the difference in pressure, a vacuum forms under the restoration, which holds it in place. Why removable dentures do not hold

In some oral diseases, due to individual characteristi…

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HIP-plane analyzer

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Talk about successful prosthetic dentures can only be said if the patient receives not only a durable, but also comfortable prosthetic structure. In turn, to ensure maximum comfort, it is necessary to take care of the maximum authenticity of the dental prosthesis. In particular, it is important to preserve the occlusal surface features of the lower and upper teeth - the chewing surface and the incisal edge - in the denture.

A common tool for determining the correct orientation and trajectory of the patient's jaws, as well as the direction of the sagittal and transversal curves, is the facial arch. The data obtained during its application were used to create impressions from which the technician created the prosthesis. Today, however, more modern and efficient equipment has been developed - the HIP-plane analyzer, which is used by orthopaedic dentists at ROOTT …

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What are the best and most comfortable dentures?

Thanks to advances in dentistry, it is possible to restore a tooth row for almost any defect. The main thing is to choose the right denture method for your specific case. A qualified dentist will be sure to suggest the best dentures for your clinical case. Dentists have a lot to choose from - prosthetics is constantly evolving, new materials, methods and technologies are emerging.

Varieties of dentures

Denture restorations can be removable, fixed or fixed. Most often, the choice depends on how many teeth need to be restored. Therefore, each group has its own varieties of designs.

Removable prostheses

Most often, this type of prosthetics is used in the absence of a large number of teeth or complete adentia. Depending on this, removable dentures can be full or partial. Both consist of a base and artificial teeth. Partial dentures have anchoring elements.

Complete

The best removable dentures are those that fit tightly to the palate, re…

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