FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION

                                   Full mouth reconstruction, rehabilitation and restoration are terms often used interchangeably to describe the process of rebuilding or simultaneously restoring all of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws.

The need for full mouth rehabilitation may result from:

• Teeth that have been lost due to decay or trauma.
• Teeth that have been injured or fractured.
• Teeth that have become severely worn as a result of long-term acid erosion (foods, beverages, acid reflux) or tooth grinding.
• Ongoing complaints of jaw, muscle and headache pain requiring adjustments to the bite (occlusion).

Treatment Options for a full mouth rehabilitation:

A. Fixed prosthesis:

Dental crowns and bridges

Implant supported bridges

     

Implant supported dentures

Advantages of Fixed prosthesis:

•  They can greatly improve your smile’s aesthetics.
•  They are permanent fixtures in your mouth that can vastly improve your speech and chewing abilities compared to missing teeth and even more so than removable dentures. 
• They are not like removable dentures, which means they cannot fall out. 
• They can prevent teeth from moving along the jawline where missing teeth once were. Bridges also can prevent further misalignments caused by missing teeth.

B. Removable prosthesis:

    

complete Denture

 Advantages of Removable prosthesis:

• They can greatly improve your smile’s aesthetics.
• They are removable fixtures that can improve your speech and chewing abilities compared to missing teeth. Since they are removable, they do not need to attach to other natural teeth as dental bridges do

    

Flexible denture

• They can prevent teeth from moving along the jawline where missing teeth once were. Dentures also can prevent further misalignments caused by missing teeth.                                                

For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

                                                          

                                                

   

Conventional dentures vs implant supported dentures

Differences between conventional dentures and implant supported dentures

False teeth are false teeth, right? Once your natural teeth are gone, it doesn’t matter what you replace them with. There are a few options available for replacing teeth- traditional dentures or implant-supported dentures. There are some very significant differences between these two techniques. If you keep these differences in mind, you can make the best decision for your lifestyle:

CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

Conventional dentures are designed to conform to the shape of your mouth. Your gums and the underlying bone structure support these dentures. The dentures rub against your gums and often create sore spots. Many people feel that a traditional denture is the best option for replacing teeth. These dentures are removable and cleaned outside the mouth.

CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

An implant-supported prosthesis is a denture, which is both retained and supported by four or more dental implants. This means that the denture does not rest on the gums. Rather, it is fixed on implants, which are embedded in bone. Only your dentist will remove the denture for cleaning and examination. Other than that, it stays inside your mouth for life.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES (UPPER)

   IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES                        CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

1) Works and feels like your own natural               1) Don't feel and function like your own          teeth.                                                                      natural teeth.

2) Preserves the bone quantity and quality.           2) Decreased bone quantity and quality.

BONE SHRINKAGE AFTER LONG WEAR OF CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

3) Strong and stable - no slippage.                        3) Unstable and unreliable.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURE - STRONG & STABLE

4) No need for denture creams or                        4) Denture creams and adhesives often      adhesives.                                                               needed.

DENTURE ADHESIVE FOR CONVENTIONAL DENTURES 

5) Provides firm support of facial structures.          5) Support of facial structures decreases      (lips and cheeks).                                                    overtime.
6) Should not ever need replacement or                6) Will need to be relined or remade              repairs.                                                                    eventually.

RELINING OF CONVENTIONAL DENTURE

7) An investment that can last a lifetime.                7) Lifetime minimal of 6 years, after that if                                                                                     it's not broken also you need to change.
8) Maintains the jaw bone.                                      8) Causes shrinkage of jaw bone. 

LACK OF DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON ALVEOLAR BONE RESULTS IN BONE LOSS

9) Creates normal bite force.                                  9) Reduces the bite force. 
10) No acrylic on the roof of your mouth.               10) Acrylic on the roof of your mouth.
11) No limitations for food.                                      11) Limited food choices.
12) Normal maintanence as natural teeth.              12) Maintanence by removing dentures                                                                                          and cleaning outside takes time.

CONVENTIONAL DENTURE CLEANING

13) Speech is good.                                                13) Speech difficulty will be there. 
14) No chances of infection.                                    14) Chances of developing sores and                                                                                             candidal infection.

DENTURE STOMATITIS IN CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

                     Weigh the facts when considering conventional dentures vs. implant supported dentures for replacing missing teeth. Learn more about how an implant-supported denture is right for you.                                  

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Implantology and Implant prosthetics. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Care for dentures

DENTURES

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It is made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with various metals. Complete dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position.

           
A denture improves chewing ability and speech, and provides support for facial muscles. It will greatly enhance the facial appearance and smile.

What happens when you get a denture?

New denture wearers need time to get accustomed to their new "teeth" because even the best fitting dentures will feel awkward at first.To get accustomed to chewing with a new denture, start with soft, easy-to-chew foods and chew on both sides otherwise denture will lift on one side. In addition, denture wearers often notice a slight change in facial appearance, increased salivary flow, or minor speech difficulty.

How do you care for a denture?

Remove and brush the denture daily, using either a denture cleanser or toothpastes. Never use abrasives toothpastes, because they may scratch the surface of the denture. Don't sterilize your denture with boiling water because it will cause it to become warped. 

If you wear a partial denture be sure to remove it before brushing your natural teeth. When not in use, soak it in a cleanser solution or in water. Get in the habit of keeping the denture in the same safe and handy place to reduce the likelihood of misplacement.

Should a denture be worn at night?

Remove the denture during night & soak it in water and this allows the gum tissue to rest and allows normal stimulation and cleansing by the tongue and saliva. This promotes better long-term health of the gums. If you don't clean your dentures or remove your denture at night time it may lead to candid infections. Proper maintanence of denture is mandatory.

CANDIDAL INFECTION 

Continue seeing your dentist regularly

As of aging, your mouth will continue to change as the bone under your denture shrinks or recedes. Ulcerations are possible after you start using the dentures so visit your dentist to do the adjustments to your denture. Never attempt to adjust a denture yourself. When in doubt, consult your dentist.

ULCERATIONS

Life span of a denture is around 6 years, if it's not broken also you have to change the denture because the denture fit will change and denture tooth will wear off.

Alternatives to dentures

Dentures are no longer the only way to restore a mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth. Implants, can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost tends to be greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble the "feel" of real teeth. Dental implants are becoming the alternative of choice to dentures. Call your dentist for advice.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Prosthodontic dentistry. .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

                                            No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

                                            Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com