What are the precautions for replacing dentures after tooth extraction

When our teeth are damaged, they will not grow back, so in general, after the teeth are extracted, we will get dentures. After all, we still need to eat and pay attention to our appearance and image. There are many things to pay attention to when getting dental implants. It is not as simple as we think. You should also be mentally prepared before getting dentures. Dentures cannot replace your original teeth and may not work properly at times.

Note 1

When installing dentures, the dentist will conduct a detailed full-mouth examination, develop a comprehensive denture restoration plan, fill teeth, clean teeth, extract tooth roots that cannot be retained, remove loose teeth, remove possible bone tips and bone spurs, treat gingivitis and periodontitis, etc., and trim the alveolar bone to deal with protruding bone tips, bone spurs, bone ridges, and bone ridges on the gums to avoid pain after wearing dentures.

Note 2

Preserving residual roots and crowns as much as possible can avoid excessive absorption of alveolar bone, maintain the height and width of the alveolar ridge, and is an effective method to help bear the occlusal force of the denture and increase the stability of the denture.

Note three

The best time to get dentures is 1 to 3 months after tooth extraction. Generally, removable dentures can be inserted 1 month after tooth extraction, and fixed dentures can be inserted 2 to 3 months after tooth extraction. Dental implants must be repaired half a year after tooth extraction.

Note 4

Denture repair can be divided into fixed denture repair, removable denture repair and implant denture repair. Patients can choose a denture repair method that suits their personal situation based on the location of their missing teeth, the number of missing teeth, the way their teeth are missing, their personal preferences, their personal financial affordability and the doctor's advice.

Note five

It should be noted that fixed dentures are the best choice for epilepsy repair, as removable dentures may cause aspiration when the patient has an epileptic seizure. Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should choose all-ceramic teeth because they may need to undergo nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI) in the future. The presence of metal in the mouth may form artifacts and affect the examination results of surrounding head tissue systems such as the ear, nose, throat and ophthalmology.

Note 6

When fitting full dentures, complex dentures, or repairing fixed dentures, you should strictly adhere to the time agreed upon by the doctor and visit the doctor on time. Otherwise, delay in follow-up may cause the abutment teeth to shift or the opposing teeth to elongate, which will affect the restoration effect and occlusal function of the denture.

Note seven

Whether it is removable dentures or fixed dentures, they can only restore 50% to 80% of the chewing function. Don't have too high expectations for dentures.