Silicone dentures: what is it, photos, removable structures

For the manufacture of removable prostheses, acrylic or metal is usually used.But many patients often have an allergy to the material.Thanks to modern technologies, currently removable dental silicone prosthesis due to the transparency of the material, aesthetics are in great demand.

Description of artificial silicone teeth

Patients referring to a dentist with a problem of missing teeth have recently been asked to install mechanical detachable devices of excellent quality at an affordable price.But what is silicone dentures?The term "silicone" is associated with dental prostheses for installation on the jaw of the dentition.Products are named after a silicone substrate, which helps to attach to the gum.Silicone is a translucent, soft material, structurally capable of reproducing the oral mucosa.

Silicone denture

Modern removable, flexible silicone structures are elastic, made on a soft basis.Artificial teeth can be made from such materials as nylon, acrylic, silicone, plastic.They are used in partial or full prosthetics.At a cost, they are higher in comparison with metal or lamellar structures, but they are significantly different in aesthetics, flexibility of the base, imperceptibility due to clasp locks.Often used in the absence of one or two teeth.They perfectly eliminate the defect in the central part, filling in the missing teeth.

Indications and contraindications

Silicone prosthesis for the teeth is advisable to install if there are indications such as:

• parodontosis;
• atrophy of the gums( if traditional prosthetics are not possible);
• allergy;
• somatic pathologies( heart disease, blood vessels, diabetes mellitus);
• in childhood with loss of infant teeth in order to maintain proper bite;
• partial or total absence of teeth;
• with regular classes of extreme sports.
  For the installation of devices with a silicone base, there are contraindications, like a disease of periodontitis of the second degree, with atrophy with the development of periodontitis( alveolar), gum disease, denudation of the dental root, pathology of supporting processes.

  Advantages of

  Silicone prosthetics are characterized by a number of advantages.According to the patients, the artificial origin of teeth is not felt in the mouth.They are as close to appearance and convenience to natural teeth, pleasant to the touch of the tongue.With them there are no problems of habituation, different complexes in the process of wearing.But before deciding to install silicone dentures for teeth, you should read the information in order to avoid trouble. The main advantages are:

  

  Limiting adherence to soft tissues is one of the important advantages of silicone prosthesis

  • hypoallergenicity;
  • comfortable wearing;
  • reliability when fastening;
  • high aesthetics;
  • insignificant thickness;
  • environmental friendliness;
  • strength, flexibility, elasticity;
  • resistance to various colorants, humidity;
  • maximum fit to soft tissues;
  • does not require the sharpening of adjacent teeth during the installation.

  In the above photo of silicone prosthesis teeth can be considered an ideal fit to the gums with repeated bends.

  Elastic products are as comfortable as possible in the mouth, easily fixed to the jaw and are not felt over time.
  

  Silicone prosthesis hypoallergenic( suitable for people with allergies to acrylics, plastics, etc.)

  But like all the designs, silicone dentures as in the photo above, have certain drawbacks, in particular: the probability of trauma to the mucous membrane, the sagging of the gum edge, caused by clasps( fixing elements).It is also possible atrophy of bone tissue in cases of increased pressure, there is no possibility of high masticatory loads, periodic correction is required, possibly with the appearance of unpleasant odors.But if you adhere to the recommended care professionals, many problems can be avoided and long enjoy light, pleasant designs.And also the most effective they will be in the absence of one or two teeth.

  Additional disadvantages include regular professional cleaning using special tools so that the color of the mechanical device does not change.And also high cost in comparison with other products, the need for correction, with the loss of one, two teeth will require a complete replacement.

  Silicone prosthesis refers to structures that have a long service life.With proper, careful care, they can be used for more than five years.The service life can be increased if you regularly visit the dentist for an inspection and follow all the rules of care.In the event of a breakdown, the appearance of cracks, fractures should immediately contact the doctor.In order not to worsen the condition of the structure, you should not eliminate the problems yourself.

  Types of removable silicone attachments

  Prostheses made of silicone, taking into account the need for teeth replacement, distinguish single, partial, complete.A single design is used more often than others and is fixed with the help of side hook-clamps, which are fixed in the lower tooth row of natural teeth.

  

  Dental prosthesis on clasps

  In partial prostheses, the shortcomings are almost invisible due to the exact selection of tooth enamel, and they are attached as single.The designs of complete prostheses are relatively less frequent, since there is a possibility of damage to natural teeth due to weak fixation.

  Manufacturing and installation process

  The technology of silicone prosthetics is innovative, relatively new in dentistry.During the wearing of a design, patients initially experience certain inconveniences, which subsequently become invisible.When deciding on their installation, you should consult a specialist and consider options for other types of prostheses.

  The attachment to the supporting teeth is carried out by the clamps.In the absence of supporting elements, an implant is implanted in the bone. The manufacturer presents several stages:

  • clinical - the doctor examines the patient, performs the necessary measurements, cleanses of various contaminants, stones available on the dentition.If necessary, the dentist treats problem areas with the replacement of substandard seals, does preventive procedures;
  • dental technician ( laboratory) - the process of model casting, prosthetic modeling, thermostatic preparation of silicone, treatment of the prosthesis by the method of grinding, polishing, after which the fitting is applied, followed by correction, elimination of defects.