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Dentures

Dentures are a classic and reliable prosthetic solution for the replacement of missing teeth, contributing to improved chewing, speech, and facial aesthetics.

They are custom-designed to provide functionality and comfort, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

In modern prosthodontics, dentures are fabricated using improved materials and techniques, allowing for a more natural appearance and better adaptation.

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are prosthetic restorations that replace missing teeth, restoring oral function and the aesthetics of the smile. They are designed to fit properly on the oral tissues and to provide stability and comfort during daily use.

They represent a long-established solution in prosthetic dentistry and, in certain cases, can be combined with or replaced by dental implants.

When Are Dentures Used?

Dentures are used when there is extensive tooth loss and restoration of chewing ability and speech is required.

Types of Dentures

Dentures are classified into different types depending on the number of missing teeth and the method of support. Each type is designed to provide functionality, stability, and aesthetic balance.

Complete Dentures

Complete dentures are used when all teeth of a jaw have been lost. They are designed to fully restore oral function and appearance, providing support to the soft tissues of the face.

Proper fit is essential for comfort and effective function.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are indicated when some natural teeth remain in the mouth. They replace missing teeth and help maintain proper occlusion and dental balance.

They are designed to integrate harmoniously with the remaining natural teeth.

Immediate Dentures

Immediate dentures are intended for patients who are about to lose their last remaining natural teeth and do not wish to remain without teeth even temporarily.

These dentures are fabricated prior to tooth extractions and are placed in the mouth immediately after the teeth are removed.

This approach preserves the smile and facial appearance from the very first moment, allowing patients to continue their daily activities without interruption.

Immediate dentures can be designed to closely resemble natural teeth in terms of shape, position, and color.

Thanks to modern fabrication techniques, the result can be natural and discreet, without a dramatic change in appearance.

Overdentures

Overdentures are a solution for patients who require greater stability than that provided by conventional dentures.

They are supported by natural tooth roots or dental implants through special retention mechanisms.

When some natural teeth remain, they may in certain cases be used as abutments, allowing the denture to achieve improved stability and security during function. This significantly enhances comfort during speech and chewing.

Even if the supporting teeth are lost over time, the denture can often continue to be used. Although it may become more mobile, patients usually adapt easily, having already become accustomed to wearing it.

Overdentures can also be supported by dental implants, offering even greater stability and improved daily functionality.

Advantages and Limitations of Dentures

Dentures provide restorative solutions that improve both function and aesthetics of the mouth. Like all prosthetic restorations, they have specific indications and limitations, which are taken into account during comprehensive treatment planning.

Proper patient education and adaptation are key to successful use.

Dentures and Modern Restorative Dentistry

In contemporary prosthodontics, dentures are part of a broader restorative treatment plan, which may also include solutions such as crowns and bridges. The choice is based on functionality, aesthetics, and the individual needs of each patient.

The ultimate goal is a result that supports long-term oral health.

DENTURE CASES FROM OUR CLINIC

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After

Full upper and lower denture, placed in the mouth.

The teeth are ideally occluded, the vertical dimension of the face is restored and enhances the natural features of the face.

Before

A denture must be in harmony with the patient’s facial features.

The choice of teeth, both in colour and shape, is made according to the patient’s age, so that the prosthesis matches the face and gives a natural result.

Smile of a patient with dentures

After

A full prosthesis supports the lips and gives the face the correct height.

With a proper full denture, the face is ” filled in “.

Before

When teeth are lost, facial features change.

The lips become thin, the height of the face decreases, and the more years that have gone by since the loss of teeth, the more pronounced these changes become.

After

With the right denture, not only is the lip supported properly, but the relationship between the upper and lower lip is significantly improved.

This is because the jaw does not “slip” forward because it is supported by teeth and thus the profile of the face is normal.

Before

The lack of teeth changes the face on many levels.

Here you can see the loss of lip support in profile.

Improving facial features with dentures

After

A immediate denture is prefabricated and delivered at the same appointment as the tooth extraction.

We can even choose teeth to match the teeth you already have in your mouth so that the change is not obvious.

Before

The patient in the photo had a fixed bridge in her upper jaw which had to be removed because the teeth were decayed.

For social reasons, she could not be left without teeth for a moment.

Immediate dentures are the best solution in such a situation.

After

A denture that is placed in the mouth immediately after the extraction of natural teeth reduces emotional stress and makes the transition smoother.

Before

We see the fixed bridge that the patient brought with her before her teeth were extracted.

The transition from teeth to dentures is often emotionally loaded.

Immediate denture

After

The lower denture is metal-reinforced and is held by two teeth to ensure it remains stable.

Επένθετη Ολική οδοντοστοιχία κάτω γνάθου

Before

The denture in the photo hides a secret in the lower jaw.

After

The denture has plastic attachments on the inside so that it ‘snaps’ onto the natural teeth and is held in place.

If there are no natural teeth, we can make a denture on dental implants.

Εσωτερική άποψη επένθετης ολικής οδοντοστοιχίας κάτω γνάθου

Before

The patient’s canines, the last two teeth left in her mouth, were treated endodontically and covered with a special attachment onto which the prosthesis ‘snaps’.

Overdenture on teeth

After

With a new denture that fits properly, the lip is better supported and the physiognomic features are enhanced.

A properly fitted denture rejuvenates the face.

Αντικατάσταση παλιάς οδοντοστοιχίας με νέα, σχεδιασμός χαμόγελου

Before

Many people use the same denture for many years.

However, the denture needs to be changed every 5 years or so to reflect changes in the mouth.

Here, the appearance of the face with the old denture has been affected.

Denture replacement

Χαμόγελο ασθενούς με την νέα οδοντοστοιχία- DentArtistry

Περιστατικό με ψηφιακή οδοντοστοιχία μετά την αποκατάσταση

Questions

Will I get used to my new dentures?
New dentures are challenging for all patients at first.

They tend to move inside the mouth, and you need time to learn how to speak and eat with them.

However, as the tongue and facial muscles gradually coordinate and adapt to their presence, wearing dentures becomes easier.

Many of our patients function very well with their dentures after the adaptation period and eventually feel them as if they were their own teeth.

That said, some people require greater stability and retention in order to feel confident, while others find it difficult to accept the idea of a restoration that moves in the mouth.

In such cases, treatment options involving dental implants can be very helpful.
What is the difference between a conventional denture and an immediate denture?
The main difference concerns the timing of placement. An immediate denture is placed in the mouth immediately after the extraction of the last remaining teeth, without a period during which the patient is left without teeth.

In this way, the appearance of the smile is maintained and any aesthetic gap is avoided.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an immediate denture?

One of the main advantages of an immediate denture is that the patient is never without teeth at any stage of treatment. The appearance of the face and smile is preserved, and the denture can be designed to closely resemble the natural teeth that were present.

As with any prosthetic restoration, adjustments may be required over time as the mouth changes. In addition, because the denture is placed immediately, the patient sees the final result when the denture is already completed.
Is it difficult to have the teeth extracted and receive a denture immediately?
This procedure is not considered difficult for the patient and is performed in a way that facilitates adaptation. The goal is a smooth transition, allowing the patient to continue daily activities without experiencing a significant change in appearance or oral function.

The success of an immediate denture depends on proper planning and the experience of the dentist.