How long do fixed dentures last?

Fixed denture is a type of denture. This method of repairing teeth is to use the teeth next to the missing tooth area as the base teeth and then make various fixed objects on the base teeth. These fixed objects are then connected and glued to the base teeth to form a fixed denture. Fixed dentures are used by many people because they are easy to make and relatively cheap. So how long is the lifespan of fixed dentures? Let me introduce it to you below.

Fixed dentures use the natural teeth on one or both sides of the edentulous area as abutments, with various types of retainers made on the abutments and a bridge made in the edentulous area. They are connected into a whole through connectors and finally fixed to the abutments with adhesives. Patients cannot take them off and put them on by themselves. Due to the complexity of the oral environment, the alveolar bone is in constant change during the use of fixed dentures, mainly shrinking and constantly absorbing and shrinking, which causes the fixed denture to be out of fit with the alveolar bone tissue, resulting in loosening of the fixed denture, food impaction, etc. In addition, the fixed denture itself will continue to wear and damage during use. Therefore, most fixed dentures need to be replaced in a timely manner after a certain number of years of use.

The lifespan of fixed dentures is mainly determined by the rationality of the design, the quality of production and the patient's usage. It can be seen that the lifespan of fixed dentures is affected by many factors. In addition, the condition of the human oral cavity also changes over time. In general, the service life of fixed dentures is about 8-10 years. However, no matter what type of dentures you have, you should go to the dental hospital for a regular check-up.

Maintenance of fixed dentures: After the fixed denture is fully in place, the edges are tight, the occlusion and adjacent relationships are good, but you must also pay attention to maintenance after bonding to extend its service life: 1. After the fixed denture is bonded, abutment tooth pain may occur for a short period of time, and the symptoms will generally disappear after a few days. If the denture is too high and causes pain, you should return to the dentist to adjust the grinding in time. 2. Brush your teeth correctly in the morning and evening, avoid sawing, rinse your mouth after meals, and keep the periodontal tissues clean to prevent gum atrophy. 3. Be careful not to bite hard objects with dentures and avoid collision with external force to avoid chipping of the porcelain. 4. Regular periodontal examinations, preferably every three months.