Denture

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Dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. 

When you replace missing teeth with dentures, you can chew more easily and speak clearly than without teeth. When you lose your teeth, facial muscles will relax, making you look older. Dentures can help fill out the look of your face and profile. Dentures can even improve your smile and boost your confidence. Dentures also prevent neighboring teeth from drifting into the space created by tooth loss. 

1. Partial Denture

Partial denture is a appliance that replaces some teeth that missing in any arch.

2.  Complete denture 

Complete denture is a appliance that replaces all the natural teeth and associated structures of the upper & lower arch.

1. Acrylic Denture

   Pros

• Acceptable appearance
• Acrylic dentures cost less than flexible denture dentures

   Cons

• They are prone to wear and tear 
• Require metal hook for more stability

2. Flexible Denture

Materials makes from nylon, polyester, polycarbonates and polypropylene

   Pros

• Do not require metal hooks for keeping the denture in place. The dentures have inbuilt hooks
• Look more natural and aesthetically pleasant
• Greater malleability of the flexible material makes the denture less prone to breakage and wear and tear
• Flexible dentures do not cause allergic reactions, in general

   Cons

• Pricey compared to acrylic denture

Fitting problem with denture can be pain in the neck. However, worry not, usually dentist will trim the denture until it fits properly and make sure it is comfortable before you leave.

It is normal to feel uncomfortable at first, usually it takes a week or a month for you to get comfortable with your new denture.

Dont forget to always wear your denture and train to speak with it until you get used to it. Remember, everyone once a baby, and need to train with the new teeth when it comes out. Same goes with your new denture!