If your dentist has assessed the condition of your teeth and -due to some condition or wear- you need to use dental prosthesesYou should know that it is a great option that will give you the best esthetics for your smile, it will give you back your quality of life, it will allow you to recover your smile and above all you will be able to enjoy again the health your mouth deserves.
Surely your dentist has already explained to you what a dental prosthesis is, and basically you will know that it is the replacement of your original denture with an option that will be custom-made for you, for greater comfort and safety. In our dental clinics in Barcelona and Ibiza we have more than 20 years of experience in dental implantology and dental prosthesis. In this link you can see all the dental treatments we do at IMOI.
Much depends on the condition of your teeth as to whether you need a partial or total design of your new teeth and whether you will require dental prostheses with or without implantsWhich is better and what does each one consist of? From IMOI we are going to explain in detail how each option is so that you have a broader picture of the needs to be covered in your mouth.
The use of dental prostheses depends very much on how the previous studies are carried out to detect possible subsequent problems. Therefore, our main advice is to have a previous study at IMOI clinics in Barcelona and Ibiza.
On your first visit we will perform a CT scan and a Premium Dental Study totally free of charge.
. This way you will be able to know the state of your oral health and foresee possible dental problems. In our clinics we perform any type of dental treatment with a medical team and first class facilities. Check out all the free services you will get on your first visit.
Getting to know dental prostheses
There are two types of dentures made to your needs and as a prosthesis: implanted teeth and removable teeth. With or without implants.
Each of these prostheses has its own indications as they offer the patient the option of eliminating the damage to his natal teeth and obtaining new ones quickly so that he can continue to lead a normal life.
Before making an assessment of which type of prosthesis is best, let’s get to know them and explain them in depth:
Fixed dental prosthesis or with implants.
This type of prosthesis, as its name suggests, is completely fixed to your jawbone or maxilla and requires implants that are placed after removing the teeth that are in poor condition.
To replace these teeth, artificial roots made of a highly resistant material (such as titanium) must be placed. This type of root is fixed to your jawbone and from there your dental prostheses are built.
The advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed below. However, it is worth mentioning that with fixed dental prosthesis or with implants, the work done in the dental office is longer since an adequate implantation technique has to be applied to your particular case.
Despite the appearance of being very complicated, the process of applying dental implants has no major impact on the patient: once the teeth that will no longer be used have been removed, under local anesthesia, the roots (the implants) that will attach to your new teeth will be placed.
This type of implants can be total or partial and much depends on the situation of your jawbone and natal teeth for your IMOI dentist to determine which ones you need.
Removable prosthesis or without implants.
When we talk about a dental prosthesis that does not have implants, we are facing an option that the patient can remove and put in his mouth as many times as he wishes. This type of option was one of the pioneers in the development of prostheses and, despite being somewhat stigmatized, there are currently many options that allow the patient to enjoy a comfortable, discreet prosthesis that also allows him to continue with his normal life.
Once the patient’s teeth have been removed, he or she can use an implantless prosthesis that is previously elaborated after having made a dental prototype specifically adjusted for the comfort of the person who will wear the removable denture.
It is a comfortable prosthesis that can be total or partial. In the case of partial denture without implants, it can be semi-fixed using your own teeth by using a kind of minor connectors. These connectors will also make your teeth look much more natural.
Full dentures without implants also offer advantages to the patient and can help make the transition to a fixed prosthesis.
But let’s analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each of the above options.
Which is better, prostheses with implants or without implants?
Let’s delve into the benefits and drawbacks of both implant and non-implant prostheses. As the name suggests, dental implants offer greater security and stability when eating, laughing, speaking and more. They give patients a sense of confidence as they become a natural part of their body. Initially, adjusting to a dental implant may pose some challenges, but over time these concerns diminish. The notable advantage lies in the prevention of jaw bone movement, which differentiates it from conventional removable prostheses.
Dental implants consist of a titanium screw that functions as an artificial root, firmly anchored in the jawbone. A customized crown, designed to match the color and shape of the natural teeth, is attached to the implant. This procedure can be performed for a single tooth, several teeth or even the entire jaw or mouth. Unlike traditional dentures, dental implants provide a chewing experience that closely resembles that of natural teeth, surpassing the comfort offered by removable options and sometimes even surpassing that of fixed bridges.
Let’s analyze the pros and cons of each. Definitely as its name indicates, with dental implants we have a greater security when eating, laughing, talking, etc. It offers the patient confidence in its use because it becomes part of his body, a prosthesis to which you may have some difficulty to adapt at first but that after a while should not throw any problem, especially because it prevents any movement of the jaw bone.
However, a prosthesis without dental implants can be removed and this should also facilitate its maintenance and allow any type of adaptation to your existing teeth or to your jawbone. It does not require the patient to have any type of sedation and can also be removed at night to provide greater comfort to the wearer.
But going back to the positive points for implants, they have the great advantage that, by being fixed to your bone, the palate is not exposed to appliances that give it a feeling of discomfort.
In both cases the cleaning is possible and perfect; in one case doing it as if they were your own teeth and in the other case being able to remove them for a deep cleaning. In addition, it is possible to have comfortable teeth with both, thanks to advances in technology specialized in patient comfort.
Your dentist will have the final say on what is best for your health and what is best for you. Your IMOI dentist will present you with both alternatives and explain which procedure is best for you.
In any case, you should take into account our recommendations below:
General recommendations:
- In any case of the prosthesis you want to use, you will feel a strange and even uncomfortable sensation, it is logical and perfectly normal because they are foreign pieces to your body, which will gradually accept and recognize.
- It is likely that it will be difficult to eat a little, your dentist will give you general recommendations to be able to chew without any problem.
- Use a special brush to brush your dentures properly.
- In case you have any mismatch, or you feel something that makes you feel too uncomfortable, do not hesitate to go to your dentist, he will know how to fix any situation so that you feel perfect with your new teeth.
Once you have gone through the adaptation period with your prosthesis, you will see that the results are fantastic and you will be able to recover your smile, but above all your peace of mind and quality of life.
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