What is a total prosthesis?
In cases where all natural teeth are extracted, what is done is called "total prosthesis". This type of prosthesis is called "denture" among the public. Cheeks collapsed due to lack of teeth, jaws approached each other, took a hundred years old appearance. The patient cannot eat and has both health and social problems. With the construction of prosthesis, the patient can easily maintain his social life as well as nutrition.
-Full prostheses are made of pink resins that are similar to acrylic gum. This base covers the jaw bones that we call alveolar crest as wide as possible. Although this width may cause problems for the patient at first, it is easily accepted by the patient in a short time.
How do full dentures stand in the mouth?
-Full dentures are held by the adhesion force created by the saliva between the prosthesis and tissue. This is similar to the adhesion force generated by the water between the two glasses. However, the placement of the prosthesis to the holding areas in the tissues also increases the holding.
-The thinness of the bone on which the lower prosthesis rests is the most important factor that reduces retention. However, language is the most important factor affecting retention in the lower jaw. The movement of the tongue causes the prosthesis to move and the adhesion force we are talking about is disrupted.
-Another important factor in the retention of the prosthesis is that the lip and cheeks fit precisely on the edges of the prosthesis, which positively affects the retention.
Do full dentures cause speech impairment?
-If complete dentures are made properly, they do not cause any defects. However, it may be difficult to speak the first time you wear it, which will improve in a few days. Loud books, newspapers and so on. such as reading difficulties can be handled easily. The important thing here is not to insist on trying to say the hard words correctly. This can cause the word to always be said wrong.
When can I eat with my full prosthesis?
-It is very difficult to eat in the first days with full dentures. Certainly very hard foods and large donuts should not be preferred.
Do total prostheses affect taste?
-The sense of taste is all about language. The palate has nothing to do with taste.
How should teeth be selected in total dentures?
-Total prosthesis patients usually require small white teeth. Especially small teeth are not aesthetically pleasing in total dentures. A photograph showing patients' teeth before they become toothless will help the dentist in choosing the teeth. Although there are no photographs, the size and shape of the teeth are determined according to various proportions on the face. The color of the teeth is decided together with the doctor and the patient.
