Removable dentures are a restorative solution for simple cases of tooth loss, helping to save costs but still ensuring good aesthetics as well as chewing ability for patients. Removable dentures can be used for both single or multiple tooth loss situations. So should you choose to have dental implants with removable dentures? What are the advantages and disadvantages of removable dentures?

What are removable dentures?

A removable denture is a removable frame made of plastic or metal with artificial teeth attached to it. It can be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or even all of your teeth.

Currently, there are two types of removable dentures: partial dentures and complete dentures. Partial dentures are used when one or more teeth are missing to improve chewing ability and prevent misalignment. Meanwhile, complete dentures will be applied in cases of losing all teeth in the jaw.

Classification of removable dentures

Currently, there are two types of removable dentures that are widely used:..

Removable plastic jaw

A removable denture is essentially a removable denture that consists of two main parts: the base and the teeth. The base is usually made of hard or soft plastic, commonly Acrylic or Biosoft.

In general, removable plastic dentures have the lowest cost but are heavy and not very durable (about 1 year), are easily loose and have the risk of breaking during use.

Removable denture with metal frame

This type of denture has a plastic frame, but the false teeth are attached to a metal frame made of Ni-Cr or Titanium. This type of denture is often prescribed for people who have lost a few teeth. Although it has the advantage of high durability and compact size, removable dentures with metal frames can weaken real teeth and are also not aesthetically pleasing.

Advantages of removable dentures

Low cost

This is the biggest advantage of removable dentures. Among the methods of restoring lost teeth, removable dentures have the lowest cost. The reason is that the material used to make removable dentures is mainly simple dental plastic, so the cost will be much more economical than fixed restorations.

Restore chewing function

Losing teeth will make daily eating difficult, and appetite will also decrease. Using removable dentures will help fill the gaps caused by tooth loss, thereby making chewing easier and more delicious. Moreover, modern removable denture restoration technology at Ysmiles Dental Clinic ensures higher quality and durability than before, especially when combined with metal frames and implants.

Ensure aesthetics

In today's modern technology, at reputable dental clinics, the materials used are high-quality plastic, the teeth and gums look very natural, so it is difficult for others to detect that you are using dentures.

Easy to clean

Removable dentures can be easily removed and inserted, allowing patients to be independent in cleaning their jaws, teeth and mouth. Thanks to that, you can prevent oral health problems.

Disadvantages of removable dentures

In the beginning, the patient may feel uncomfortable and awkward in the mouth. However, after about a week of getting used to the denture, you will feel more comfortable and everything will become normal.

The chewing ability of dentures is not equal to that of real teeth. For dentures combined with implants, the chewing ability will be equivalent to that of real teeth, but the cost will be higher.

The durability of removable dentures is lower than that of fixed porcelain teeth. Normally, the durability of removable dentures only lasts for 5 years or less. After this time, the user may feel a little uncomfortable because the jaw becomes loose.

If not cleaned thoroughly over time, oral fluids can seep into the dentures causing a foul odor, leading to bad breath.

Removable dentures are easily affected by hot and cold foods, especially at risk of deformation when exposed to hot water at high temperatures.

Removable denture installation process at Ysmiles Dental Clinic

Removable dentures are a safe method of restoring lost teeth and have a relatively simple implementation process. At Ysmiles Dental Clinic, the process of installing removable dentures will be carried out in the following steps:..

Step 1: Examination and X-ray

First, the doctor will perform a general examination of the patient's oral health to determine the location and condition of the missing teeth. Next, the patient will be given a Panorex digital X-ray so that the doctor can collect information about the jawbone structure. From this data, the doctor will accurately assess the condition and develop a specific treatment plan.

Step 2: Clean your mouth thoroughly

The patient’s mouth will then be cleaned to ensure that the impression and fitting of the dentures are safe. This helps prevent infection or the spread of oral diseases.

Step 3: Take jaw impression

This step needs to be done meticulously because it has a big impact on the denture making process. The doctor will take the jaw impression, record the parameters and transfer all the information to the Labo so that the technicians can proceed to make the removable denture.

Step 4: Attach dentures

This is the final stage in the process of restoring lost teeth with removable dentures. Once completed, the doctor will instruct the patient on how to clean and care for their teeth at home to maintain the longest lasting restoration results.

Removable dentures are low cost but come with many inconveniences and potential risks. Currently, besides removable dentures, there are other methods of tooth restoration with many outstanding benefits such as porcelain bridges and implants. For detailed advice on these methods, please contact Ysmile Dental Clinic via Hotline 0903 088 499 (Ruby Tower) or 0842 209 402 (Masteri An Phu Tower) or come directly to our facilities.