Are the dental implants secure?

When people reach old age, the function of their teeth will gradually decline, and teeth may fall out. Many elderly people will choose to have dentures. There are two main types of dentures, removable and fixed. For the elderly, it is necessary to conduct a good examination and then choose the correct method of dentures. Generally, the elderly are more suitable for using dentures. They should take good care of their dentures and be aware of some precautions.

Denture Care

(1) The hygienic maintenance of fixed dentures is relatively simple. Cleaning tools such as toothbrushes, dental floss and toothpicks are mainly used to remove impurities on the surface and edges of dentures to reduce plaque adhesion. (2) Porcelain teeth and all-ceramic teeth will break when they are subjected to pressure that exceeds their stress range, so do not bite too hard food, such as nut shells such as hazelnuts. (3) The junction between porcelain teeth and abutment teeth is prone to plaque accumulation and tartar formation, and it also needs to be cleaned regularly in the hospital. (4) The interference of fixed dentures on magnetic resonance images has gradually attracted the attention of scholars. Research by some scholars has shown that people wearing nickel-chromium alloy restorations can safely undergo brain MRI examinations, but this material can deform the MRI of adjacent tissues. Precautions for using dental implants are the same as those for fixed dentures, emphasizing that regular follow-up visits are required as required by the doctor. (5) Regarding the lifespan of dentures, some people can use them for 10 to several decades, while others can only use them for two or three years. Although this is related to the materials used to make the dentures, the speed of change of the individual's remaining teeth and alveolar bone, the most important thing is whether one is good at using and maintaining them.

Precautions for using removable dentures

(1) Dentures generally withstand a force of about 2 to 3 kilograms, so it is best not to eat anything with a hard shell. (2) Eat less sticky foods such as glutinous rice and soft candies to prevent dentures from sticking to the gums and coming off. If you really want to eat it, it is best to eat smaller amounts and chew it several times. (3) Do not use dentures in the front teeth area to chew food to prevent the dentures from falling off. (4) Keep dentures clean and hygienic. Brush your teeth after every meal and take them out and soak them in cold water before going to bed to avoid accidentally swallowing them or letting them enter the trachea, which could cause serious adverse consequences. Wash it clean in the morning and put it in your mouth. When washing, you should put some toothpaste and use the toothbrush to brush along the teeth.