How many types are removable dentures?
There are 2 types:
1. Complete denture
2. Removable partial denture
3. Implant-retained overdenture: Removable prosthesis that is retained over dental implant by attachment
What is complete denture?
Complete denture is a removable prostheses that replace all missing teeth for edentulous patient.
How many types are complete dentures?
There are 3 types of complete dentures
1. Conventional complete denture: Removable prosthesis without any kind of attachment
2. Overdenture: Removable prosthesis that place over tooth root with or without attachment
3. Implant-retained overdenture: Removable prosthesis that is retained over dental implant by attachment
What is home care instructions for complete denture?
- Remove denture everytime after meal to rinse and clean with water
- Do not wear denture at night. Your gum need a rest
- Clean your denture with liquid soap and tooth brush. Clean it in a basket or a sink, so it won’t break when you drop it.
- Keep it in water when you leave it outside of your mouth
What is removable partial denture?
Removable partial denture is a prosthesis that replace some missing teeth. It was retained by clasps that place on existing teeth.
How many types are removable partial denture?
There are 2 types of removable partial denture
- Metal framework partial denture
- Acrylic partial denture
Which removable partial denture is better?
Metal framework partial denture is stronger, easier to clean, and smaller. However, metal framework partial denture is more difficult to process and more expensive.
What is home care instructions for removable partial denture?
- Remove denture everytime after meal to rinse and clean with water
- Do not wear denture at night. It can cause cavity on your natural teeth if you keep wearing it at night.
- Clean your denture with liquid soap and tooth brush. Clean it in a basket or a sink, so it won’t break when you drop it.
- eep it in water when you leave it outside of your mouth
- Clean your existing natural teeth well because it can get cavity easier while wearing removable partial denture.
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