[header] How to handle tooth loss [title] Familiarize yourself with removable partial dentures. [step] These dentures are an ideal solution for the replacement of one or multiple teeth. The denture consists of a metal frame with a plastic material that simulates the gums attached to the metal.
[header] How to handle tooth loss [title] Familiarize yourself with removable partial dentures. [step] These dentures are an ideal solution for the replacement of one or multiple teeth. The denture consists of a metal frame with a plastic material that simulates the gums attached to the metal.
You place a plastic dome or crown over the top of the partial denture, leaving the upper lip intact. This dome is connected to the plastic frame with plastic ion. Artificial teeth are attached to the' gums' to replace your missing teeth. [substeps] Your dentist will take an impression of your teeth and then have the partial denture specifically crafted for your mouth. Most replacement dentures work with 4 or 5 teeth placed on each side. [substeps] Replacement dentures are sold as " temporary fixes ", and come with specific instructions for replacing the tooth (if yours does not). Professional dental specialists recommend wearing one of these dentures every four to six months. This is typically recommended for people with mouth or jaw problems.