Removable prosthesis on the lower jaw with partial absence of teeth: photos and reviews

Removable dentures are designed to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the dentition.Are applied in case of absence, loss of one or several teeth.A specific feature of such devices is the possibility of their retrieval by the patient himself for the care of the apparatus, for performing hygienic procedures, for the time of night rest.Also, the device is fixed without the participation of a specialist.To determine the appropriate design, you first need to find out the indications for use, find out what are the removable dentures, in what cases are used, which types are optimal for the diagnosis.

Indications for use

Assigned to the following indications:

• A removable prosthesis is installed on the lower jaw with no teeth at all;
  

  Removable denture on the lower jaw

• Used for various defects that can be either single or affected a significant part of the dental tissue
• With end defects;
• If other constructions are not possible;
• In other cases, for the performance of specific functions or for a while.

Types

Removable devices can be either complete, such are used for complete loss of teeth, for example, in old age, or partial.They can be set for a certain time period, or be applied on an ongoing basis.

Such devices can be:

• Complete , the scope of their use is already indicated, they are used when the whole tooth sequence is lost.Materials for manufacturing: plastic, acrylic.Equipped with special suckers, which contribute to reliable fixation;
• Partially removable prosthesis on the lower jaw replaces one or more missing teeth.Removable prosthesis on the lower jaw with partial absence of teeth is established with the help of special hooks.

Partial removable prosthesis on the lower jaw in the photo is simply distinguished from the full size and general appearance described by the attachment mechanism.

Complete removable prosthesis

Specificity of prosthetics

Difficulties in prosthetics of the lower jaw arise from the lack of sufficient number of supporting teeth.

There are other features of prosthetics:

• The mucosa is characterized by numerous folds, bridles are present, which interferes with the installation of certain types of apparatus;
• The cheeks interfere with proper placement and wearing, the design can easily move when moving with the tongue, which hi to the appearance of unpleasant sensations in the patient.

Based on the data of anatomical features, it is possible to draw some conclusions about which are better removable dentures on the lower jaw, patient feedback will help determine the choice.

Recommendations:

• Maxillofacial structures are the best option, but for their installation supports are needed, so you need to make maximum efforts to preserve all available healthy teeth;
• It is better to use a structure of a sufficiently strong material, for example, plastic, it holds the shape well and fits optimally.You need to make sure that the patient is not allergic to a particular material.The risk of deformation when lying in the mouth and wearing is minimal, so you should pay attention to the acrylic denture.
• It is recommended to use special preparations to ensure reliable fixation.

Different types of dentures for the lower jaw

Currently, clasp prostheses are used, which are fixed in different ways.

The self-clasp structure is an arc made of metal and located under the tongue.

When fixing a removable dental prosthesis on the lower jaw with locks, they are installed as follows: one part is fixed to the supporting tooth, the other is inserted into the plate.Advantages of the design are quite significant: reliability, durability, design is not noticeable when the patient smiles when talking.

A clasp denture with clamping locking is shown when there is a shortage such as tooth instability, the support teeth do not undergo significant processing during the installation, and the fastening is also ensured.But they are quite noticeable.

Clasp prosthesis

Fixation can also be made using telescopic crowns, consisting of two parts.Removable is installed on the basis of the prosthesis, the non-removable is fixed to the supporting tooth.Fixation is reliable, this type of prosthesis provides maximum aesthetic effect.But significant treatment of supporting teeth is required.In addition, the design is expensive.

With complete loss of teeth, implants are often used, some doctors consider this option optimal.

There are significant advantages to this method:

• The use of titanium screws ensures the reliability of fixing, fixing prostheses;
• Restoration of the roots of the whole dentition is not required.The prosthesis can be installed on several implants, which will serve as a support for a removable structure;
• This prosthesis can be easily removed.A removal is made for cleaning, repairing, replacing parts, but only by a specialist.

Consultation on the application of a specific design can be obtained in various clinics, there are specialists who specialize specifically in the selection of special devices.