Overview of options for removable dentures, which is better: acrylic, clasp or nylon, what is the difference in price

Removable prosthesis Unfortunately, not all available modern dental treatment methods and the latest materials.Not everyone has the opportunity to install implants.Therefore, for today, one of the most sought after directions in dentistry is removable dental prosthetics: full or partial.

Types of removable dentures

Partial removable dentures

Partial denture If a number of teeth are retained in the jaw of the patient - partially removable prosthesis is used.In this case, the prosthesis relies not only on the gum, but also on the remaining teeth.

These designs are made of nylon and plastic , and also using a metal frame.

Complete removable dentures

Are made for the jaw, in which there are no teeth completely.They rest on the upper jaw in the sky and on the gum.Due to the fact that the teeth are missing, such structures are fixed not very well.A removable denture can be traditionally made of nylon or plastic.

There are complete removable structures, which are called by cover or conditionally removable .Due to the fact that before their installation in the jaw implanted mini-implants, improved fixation of such prostheses.

Pros and cons of removable dentures

Plastic constructions

This type of prosthesis is used for partial or complete absence of teeth, and is made of acrylic plastic.

With complete loss of teeth in the patient, the prosthesis will rest on the gum.If the structure is made correctly, when it is put on between the prosthesis and the mucosa, the is discharged ( suction effect) space, due to which the prosthesis is held.
In the presence of a certain number of teeth, the structure is retained by means of a hard wire clamper that grips the supporting teeth.
With the loss of one or two teeth and the patient's unwillingness to implant implants or grind healthy teeth for support, dentists offer an dental butterfly prosthesis.It is invisible in the mouth and worn for an unlimited time.

Acrylic removable tooth structures are time-tested, easy to use and have no contraindications.It is recommended to wear them for three to four years.However, this period can be increased to five years, if the patient has a delayed atrophy of bone tissue.

Cons:

Due to the plate that completely covers the sky, the installation of an acrylic construction can lead to a partial loss of taste.
Due to the low strength of the plastic insertion jaw, it is not suitable for chewing solid food.
A monomer that is part of acrylic structures can cause inflammation or burning sensation in the oral cavity.
To ensure more reliable fixation of the artificial jaw, sometimes you have to prepare and cover with healthy metal teeth.
For the correction can not do without regular visits to the dentist.

Nylon structures

Constructions made of this material, which are made of soft plastic, are flexible enough.They are attached due to the suction effect and do not have metal parts .

No need to grind the supporting teeth due to the special way of fixing nylon artificial jaws.
More reliable fixation of the artificial jaw is provided with the help of gels and creams.
The plastic hooks of the construction during the conversation are invisible.
Nylon prostheses are used in the absence of one, a whole row of teeth or their defects, as well as in the presence of inflammatory diseases of the gums.
Despite the fact that the structure of this material is elastic, it has sufficient strength.
Since soft plastic is used to make an artificial jaw, the gums are not irritated.
Nylon dentures can be matched to the color of natural tooth enamel.
The lifetime of such a removable jaw is between five and seven years.

Cons:

When this type of construction is worn, atrophy of the alveolar process of the jaw can develop.
Food of high hardness is chewed poorly.
The load on the jaw, in the process of chewing food, is not distributed correctly.
Due to the fact that the structure can sag, it is necessary to visit the dentist regularly to correct it.
Nylon prostheses are cleaned only by special means.
Patients are not recommended to eat foods with high acidity and hot dishes, drink coffee and strong tea.
The price for dental constructions made of nylon is about one and a half times higher than the clasp.

Clasp dentures.Photo

This type of construction is attached using hooks, so it is necessary to have teeth in the mouth.If they are completely absent, it will be necessary to install implants.

Modern dentistry allows you to make clasp dentures without the sky.This is most convenient to use and aesthetically attractive.
Depending on the structure of the dentition and financial possibilities, it is possible to choose the fasteners.
Clasp designs can be installed even in the presence of inflammatory gum disease or tooth defects.
They do not need to be removed often.
They can serve from five years or more.
And most importantly, when compared with other removable dentures, is the affordable price of removable clasp prostheses.

Cons:

After installing the clasp designs for a long time, a metallic taste may be present in the mouth.
When installed on the front teeth, the fixing hooks will be visible, which disturbs the aesthetic appearance.
The cost of the prosthesis increases with the choice of more advanced and convenient designs.

Prostheses on implants

It is best to use in the complete absence of teeth , as the prosthesis on the suckers leaves much to be desired.Removable jaws with the effect of sucking can be detached from the jaw, as a result of which it becomes inconvenient to chew food and disrupted diction.Therefore, designs were developed that improved the fixation of removable dentures.This type of construction is called a covering denture and has several options for prosthetics.

1. On intramedullary implants

The teeth remaining in the oral cavity are cut to the root.
Dental canals are sealed.
Implants with a metal head projecting above the root are screwed into the root canal.
On the inner projection of the design, the recesses for these heads are cut and the holding matrices from the silicone are inserted.

Such a removable jaw is held securely, and the atrophy of bone tissue slows down.This increases the service life of the structure.

2. With

A groove is cut on the inner surface of the structure, which must exactly match the size of the beam.
Silicone matrices are inserted into the recesses, which tightly surround the beam and firmly fix the prosthesis.

3. With padlock type

Several implants are implanted in the jaw.
Attachments with protruding round head are screwed into the implants.
Under the attachments on the design cuts, and inserted silicone matrix( fixing mechanism).Due to this, the artificial jaw is securely held.

Price

The price of dental structures depends on the material from which they are made.The cost of acrylic prostheses is somewhat cheaper than nylon designs that are manufactured abroad.In principle, the price of fully removable dentures is quite democratic, if compared with the cost of bridges or implants.

Which removable dentures are better than

In the case if there is a certain amount of teeth left in the oral cavity, but impossible to replace with non-removable structures, the clasp design is best.
With a completely lost teeth, a removable acrylic design is a good option.To improve its attachment to the jaw, implants can be used.
Patients do not like nylon dentures, although dentists advertise them( making them profitable because of the high cost).Of course, they have a great aesthetics, but food, especially hard, on them chews painfully.

Removable dentures should be protected from chemical and mechanical damage by .If they are broken or cracked, then you can not use the structures, you should immediately contact the doctor.To file and grind your teeth is by no means recommended.And do not forget to visit the doctor every six months.