Comparing Dentures: Which is Which?
Tooth loss happens due to different reasons: physical injury, tooth decay, congenital absence or a variety of oral health issues. If you are faced with this condition, your dentist would talk to you about the different options you have for tooth replacement, the most common of which are dentures.
What are dentures?
Dentures are artificially made replacements for natural teeth. They are prepared with a combination of a variety of materials such as porcelain, acrylic, resin, special types of plastics and metal alloys. In the past, dentures were made of ivory, animal teeth, metals like aluminum, titanium, gold and lead and even hardened rubber. In 1774, British physician Alexis Duchateau made the first
…show more content…
Used when surrounding teeth cannot hold a bridge, or when more than just a few teeth are missing.
Also known as full dentures or false teeth.
Held in place by suction and are removable.
Used when all the natural teeth are missing.
Also called overlay dentures
Removable dentures that fit over remaining natural teeth or over dental implants.
Used for people individuals with a few remaining natural teeth. Also called immediate dentures.
Dentures made before the affected teeth are extracted.
Used as replacement teeth after extraction while waiting for complete dentures.
Longevity
Expected to last for five years or so, on average.
Must be checked every six months Expected to last from five to seven years on average.
Must be checked annually
Implants can last up to 25 years; the overdentures themselves last five to six years
Lasts until the permanent dentures are ready, but need to be relined after three months or so
Affordability
Cast metal framework - can cost from $950.00 to