During the first dental visit to evaluate the need for dentures, your dentist will examine your gums and supporting bone structure to identify the appropriate treatment plan. In some cases, oral surgery is performed to correct irregularities of bony ridges that may interfere with the stability of the denture. In other cases, the remaining teeth may need to be extracted before placement.

Once your dentist has decided that dentures are right for you, he will make an impression of the gums to identify every ridge and crevice to ensure the best fit possible. In cases where teeth need to be removed, an immediate denture is typically placed for those who have social barriers & can’t live without teeth for a day to enable proper healing of the extraction sites and serve as an esthetic replacement for natural teeth. In constructing the immediate dentures, dentists will use a shade and mold chart to choose replacement teeth that will most closely match your natural teeth, minimizing any changes in appearance. During this period the immediate dentures may require adjustments to accommodate the changes in the gums and underlying bone structure. This could include soft and hard relining procedures.

Complete dentures are made when gums are restored to a healthy condition and sufficient time has passed for healing. Complete dentures replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaws of the mouth. Gums will naturally shrink through the healing process of tooth loss, which normally takes from 4 to 12 months.

Complete denture fabrication typically involves 5 steps Initial Impressions (Negative replica of your upper and lower gums), Final Impressions, Jaw relation (Recording the relation of upper and lower jaws with each other), Trial (Verifying the shape, size, position of teeth & showing the trial dentures to patient for approval) and then final delivery of dentures to the patient with instructions of how to use and wear them.

Complete dentures, overdentures, and removable partial dentures should be removed at night while you sleep. This enables the gums to be bathed by saliva, which has important properties for controlling the naturally occurring flora found in the oral cavity. Saliva aids in maintaining a healthy mouth.

It is extremely important to practice healthy dental hygiene when wearing dentures. There is an increased risk of developing a more serious medical condition should oral irritation result from improper dental hygiene can lead to irritation,  fungal (denture stomatitis) infections, etc.

The gums, tongue and palate should be brushed with a soft bristle brush every evening when the dentures are removed. When removing dentures at night, brush them carefully to remove any loose debris and plaque then soak them in a cleansing solution or an ultrasonic cleaner, but keep in mind that an ultrasonic cleaner doesn’t replace brushing. When cleaning your dentures, place a towel beneath them or clean them over a sink filled with water to avoid breakage.

You should see your dentist 24 hours after delivery of your new dentures. It is not unusual to experience some initial discomfort. Minor adjustments can increase comfort and eliminate problems before they become more serious. Initially, a new denture may feel unusual heavy in the mouth.

The cheeks, lips, and tongue are very sensitive areas that require time to adjust. It is not uncommon to bite one’s cheek or tongue while acclimating to the new restoration. However, persistent soreness or irritation should be reported to your dentist.

In addition to adjusting to the feel of new dentures, it will also take some practice learning to chew with them. Begin by slowly chewing on very small pieces of soft food, using both sides of the mouth simultaneously. As your comfort and confidence increase you can progress to larger pieces of soft food and then proceed to harder foods.

Speaking may also require practice. It may be difficult to pronounce certain words. Usually, this problem is overcome within two weeks. New denture wearers can adjust more quickly to their new prosthesis by practicing reading aloud.

With a well-fitting denture and practice, adhesives may not be necessary. Wearers should expect the lower denture to fit somewhat loosely. They may need to learn how to use the muscles of the cheeks and tongue to keep it in place. Although this might sound bothersome, with practice, it becomes second nature.

If your dentures fit poorly, cause persistent mouth irritation, chip, crack, or break, it is important to visit best dentures clinic in Gurgaon.  Although most gum remodeling occurs within the first year, changes in gums and bone continue throughout one’s lifetime. Over time this may result in ill-fitting or loose dentures and may compromise facial appearance.

In addition, movement of the dentures on the gums may cause significant irritation. For this reason, it is recommended that complete dentures be remade or at least relined every five to seven years.

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