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Published on: May 19, 2006
Last modification: May 19, 2006

Permanent dentures: Pros and cons

by MariAnne

SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Beauty Care -> Cosmetic (Plastic) Surgery

These days we have heard for so many teeth problems. It seems, that dentists are busier then ever. However, not all people are lucky to have successfully repaired their teeth. Some of them have the only one choice. That is permanent denture. Since dentist should place something foreign into patient’s mouth, it is understandable they are much worried. According to this, each dental patient should understand points about permanent dentures, pros and cons about this choice.

What are the most common procedures for oral health?

  • Preventive dentistry is very important and it refers to any treatment that will prevent or minimize dental problems.  Examples of preventive dentistry are filling cavities while they are small, fluoride treatment, good home care, cleanings by the dental hygienists, mouth-guards, and orthodontics.
  • Infection control is very important too, as some doctors strongly believe in good in-office infection control.  They adhere to a very high standard of instrument sterilization and treatment room cleanliness, which most doctors recommend for health teeth.
  • Gum treatment is very common, since over 75% of all adults have some form of gum disease. This can range from minor gum redness to severe periodontal disease, where the gum disease has dissolved some of the jawbone. Most doctors want to prevent gum problems by doing the things from preventive dentistry section.  If the patient has gum disease, doctor will outline a treatment plan to get gums and teeth healthy again.
  • Root canals are common problem, because teeth nerves do not respond well to trauma.  The trauma to the nerve can come from deep decay, cracks, or a blow to the tooth. Root canals allow dentists to save teeth that otherwise would have to remove.
  • Extractions are also one of treatment options, when the only option is to remove sick tooth. Doctor will perform it with local dental anesthetics.
  • Bad breath or halitosis treatment is one of dental procedures as well.

    The first way to treat bad breath is to eliminate the plaque and bacteria in a patient’s mouth. Most commonly, bacteria and plaque causes bad breath.  You can do it by good home care, in-office cleanings, other gum treatments, and tongue brushing. There are other sources of bad breath such as nasal and lung odors, which you have to evaluate with your doctor.
  • Cosmetic dentistry includes any dental procedure that will make the patient’s teeth and smile look attractive and natural.  A few of the cosmetic dental procedures are teeth whitening, natural looking white fillings, bonding, porcelain crowns and veneers, space closing, chip repair, replacing of missing teeth, and natural looking dentures. 
  • White non-mercury fillings are something new. For years, dentists have placed silver mercury metal fillings. Some doctors now uses bonded white resin fillings, which give the teeth a natural appearance.
  • Teeth whitening are most successful by making a customized clear tray that fits over your teeth.  A special whitening gel places in each tray and then you should wear it for a few hours each day. The initial treatment time is 3-4 weeks, followed by a 1-2 day treatment every few months for a touchup to achieve best results.
  • Natural looking crowns or caps help to repair broken or severely decayed teeth. The crowns are mostly from porcelain, and in some cases, may contain some gold for strength.
  • Emergency treatment is also common, unfortunately. The fact is that dental emergencies can occur even with best professionals.  Common problems are toothaches, broken teeth, and dental abscesses.
  • Children's dentistry is very important, because it is very important for children to have good dental treatment. Without early care, the child can experience pain, abscesses, severe decay, crowding, and damage to permanent teeth. The truth is that taking care of problems early can save the parents a lot of time and money.
  • Dental implants are titanium cylinder shaped devices that places in the jawbone to replace missing teeth. Unfortunately, they are more expensive than regular bridgework. However, they do not require grinding on the adjacent teeth like bridgework does.
  • Permanent dentures are also solution for some people, which is the most interesting now.

What are dentures?

Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth typically made out of an acrylic resin. This one at times incorporates porcelain or metal for additional structural support. These days, there are two main types of dentures. Those are complete and partial dentures that your dentist should chose which one is appropriate in your case. Both complete dentures and partial dentures are finely crafted and custom-fitted. If you properly maintain your dentures, they will appear natural and provide a perfect smile as you always wanted as each normal human being wish to have. Additionally, dentures help strengthen muscles controlling your expressions that require the support of your teeth. Dentures are likely to get rid you of pronunciation problems caused by missing teeth and aid with chewing as well. Dentures or false teeth are the primary topic in this section. Every person who has ever considered having dentures wish to learn how the procedure performs, what dentures cost and the advantages and disadvantages of having them, or pros and cons of permanent dentures. Many of these people are looking for to see photos, before and after a patient get dentures. It would be also valuable if you could read personal experiences from patients who have them. At the end, you should be able to discuss dentures with other patients and potential patients. Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth typically made out of an acrylic resin. You have to be aware that if you properly maintain your dentures they will appear natural and provide a perfect smile.

Who is a candidate for dentures?

Everyone who lost or losing one or more of teeth, should consider discussion about complete denture with cosmetic dentist. If some of your teeth remain and are healthy, a partial denture may be your way to a great smile, as you already learn there is partial and complete denture. You should thoroughly discuss this procedure with your dentist, as there are several personal and medical factors to take into consideration. You may instead be a candidate for dental bridges and dental implants as optional procedures, so not only complete permanent dentures are solutions.

How to accomplish dentures

In some cases, doctor will recommend you should extract some teeth. Beside this, and surgery in some cases is necessary to improve the bony ridges that stabilize your dentures. The procedure begins with a wax bite impression of your mouth that will give your dentist exacting measurements he needs. A try-on appointment will fine tunes color, shape, and custom-fit that will suit you the best. After your dentist fabricates your final dentures, he will place it and inform their required care.

Pros and Cons of dental implants and permanent dentures

As with any other procedure, there will always be several opinions. The same problem came with permanent dentures. It is not easy to have right decision when someone says it is great opinion, while others dislike it. Therefore, we should find appropriate professional who will explain everything to us. Nowadays, everyone is busy and it is very hard to find it. That is why here you could read some of pros and cons, which we found as most common concerns with permanent dentures.

Advantages or pros for permanent dentures

As our life span increases, a permanent dental replacement like implants is increasingly important, as we get older each day. The truth is dentures and removable bridges are usually loose and unstable.

In the same time, implants provide you with dental replacements that are both natural looking and very functional. Most people say that implants look much better, and feel better. Most people think implants are much better than traditional removable bridges. They also think permanent dentures offer the same force for biting as bridges fixed in place. Implants will last your lifetime, so this is definitely something you may wish.

Disadvantages or cons for permanent dentures

Implants are a major investment and not without risk as any other procedure, you might have on your body. We all know almost every procedure, every surgery and every drug brings some side effect. The same problem has permanent dentures. For most people, the greatest concern is price of permanent dentures. The fact is that the extensive use of implants can cost tens of thousands of dollars to achieve a great result. It is also a very time consuming procedure when having many implants placed in your mouth. As this procedure is surgery, it is very important to research and find a well-credited cosmetic dentist that you will be comfortable. For some people there is varying degrees discomfort or pain, which subsides in a couple of days, so it is also important detail, to consider before having permanent dentures. As with similar types of surgery, bruising and minor swelling might also develop shortly after the procedure and this is something many people dislike about permanent dentures. Beside this, your dentist will need to replace the crown or false tooth in ten to fifteen years.
As you could see, there is no right answer to say whether you should have permanent dentures or not. The best to find out is to talk to your dentist  and consider your condition before you decide anything. However, if you decide to have this implants, be ready to wait a little bit to achieve results you wanted to see.
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