Permanent Dentures: Types to Know Before You Get Them

Dentures are not only for older people. Tooth loss can have other causes too, such as dental disease or losing a tooth in an accident. Before you get permanent dentures, it helps to get to know the types of dentures that are commonly used, listed below.

Commonly Used Types of Dentures

1. Implant Dentures

This type of denture stands on its own, without help or support from other teeth. It is made by embedding the tooth into the gum. Embedding the denture in the gum lets the tooth work strongly and look almost like a real one.

Two parts of the tooth are implanted. The first is the tooth root, which is placed directly in the gum and the jawbone. Once the root is firmly in place, the next step is to attach the crown of the tooth.

2. Crown Dentures

A denture, also called a false tooth, is a device that replaces a natural tooth that is damaged or missing. It replaces not only the tooth itself but also the tissue cells that form it. That is why dentures must be fitted by an expert, to avoid side effects later on from the fitting.

A permanent crown denture is usually used for people with dental problems, such as tooth decay or a broken tooth. This type replaces only the broken part of the tooth. The broken part is usually the top of the tooth, the crown, and does not reach down to the root.

3. Bridge Dentures

This type differs from implant dentures. An implant denture can stand alone without relying on the strength of the surrounding teeth for support, whereas a bridge denture needs help from the tooth beside it. As a result, this type of denture has a smaller tooth size.

Dental problems usually arise from neglecting the hygiene of the mouth and gums. So besides getting permanent dentures, the solution for dental disease is also to keep your mouth clean on a regular basis. Dental disease affects not only your health but also your appearance.

Teeth are one of the body's important organs. Problems with teeth can lead to other health problems. A lower appetite can also cause malnutrition. You can also read more about dental disease and its treatment on the official website https://www.omdc.co.id/