Advantages and disadvantages of fixed dentures

Dentures are artificial teeth that are used to repair missing teeth in the human body. Dentures can be divided into two types: fixed dentures and removable dentures. Fixed dentures and removable dentures have their own advantages. Removable dentures have a wider range of applications and are less expensive. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of fixed denture restoration? Let me introduce it to you below.

1. Advantages of fixed denture restoration: High chewing efficiency. Fixed dentures are bonded to the adjacent teeth on both sides and have the support of the adjacent teeth on both sides, so the chewing efficiency is higher. Comfortable. Fixed dentures do not have the base and clasps (hooks) of removable dentures, so they are more comfortable and there is no foreign body sensation. Beautiful. Because there are no metal clasps, fixed dentures will be more beautiful as long as porcelain or all-ceramic materials are used.

Cleaning method: 1. Fixed dentures: Clean in the same way as natural teeth, but the dental bridge (the part connecting natural teeth and dentures) should be gently passed through with thick dental floss to remove food debris. 2. Full-mouth removable dentures: Take them off and clean them before going to bed every day. There are denture cleaning products on the market now. It is recommended that elderly people who have less flexible hands and are worried about improper teeth cleaning use them more frequently, at least once a week, to enhance the sterilization function. 3. Partial removable dentures: Most elderly people are accustomed to brushing their teeth while wearing dentures, so they often ignore the contact surface between dentures and natural teeth. It is recommended to remove and clean the dentures. Use gauze or a toothbrush with toothpaste to clean the natural teeth, and use a special toothbrush and toothpaste for dentures to clean the dentures. A denture toothbrush has two heads, a large head for cleaning teeth and a small head for cleaning the grooves of dentures. Denture-specific toothpaste does not contain abrasive powder like regular toothpaste, so it is less likely to damage dentures. Alternatively, you can use an ultrasonic cleaner in a dental clinic and use the decontamination effect of ultrasonic vibration to achieve the cleaning effect.