Removable dentures: what they are, how to choose and how much they cost

• Peculiarities
• Kinds
• Lamellar
• Sandwich dentures
• Quadrotti
• Clasp
• Fixed
• Prosthetics or implantation?
• Manufacturing
• Prices
• Work examples
• Doctors
• Reviews

An upper denture is used in cases of partial absence of teeth or complete edentia in the upper jaw. This method of restoration in Moscow RUTT dentistry will return the patient’s smile and self-confidence in a difficult situation for him. Together with a clinic specialist, you can choose the type of structure and material for prosthetics of the upper teeth that is suitable for the price.

• When used:
  complete or partial absence of teeth in the upper jaw
• Type of anesthesia:
  local anesthesia
• Installation time:
  from 1 day
• Materials:
  metal, ceramics, zirconium dioxide, acrylic, nylon, etc.
• Features:
  step-by-step treatment possible
• Age restrictions:
  18 years and older

Why is it important to get dentures when missing teeth?

Every qualified dentist will tell you that you can’t walk around for long with missing teeth. Prosthetics of the upper jaw, as well as the lower one, must be carried out in a timely manner. Let’s highlight some points on what this affects:

• the first thing is aesthetics when smiling and talking. But this is a purely individual question. Some people are willing to put up with it;
• change in facial features - the upper lip looks strange, in the absence of front teeth, and in the absence of lateral teeth, the cheeks sag, nasolabial wrinkles become wrinkled;
• speech defects appear;
• there is no necessary load on the jaw, which leads to a poor supply of nutrients in this area. Bone is a living matter; if there is insufficient or no load, it can atrophy - the volume will begin to decrease, the density will change. For example, an implant cannot be inserted into such a bone without prior osteoplasty (bone augmentation surgery);
• neighboring teeth shift towards the voids, gaps appear, the rows become curvature, and the bite changes. And, if a person later decides to have prosthetic teeth in the upper jaw, he will first have to work with an orthopedic dentist to return the shifted teeth to their place.

Tooth displacement

Pak Roman Vladimirovich Dentist-orthopedist, doctor of the highest category

Is it possible to install a bridge that will restore 3 teeth in the upper jaw? What material?

Restoring such “extended” areas is a controversial issue; in many cases, implantation is more preferable. Only a doctor can answer the question more accurately after a visual examination and the necessary diagnostics.

Pak Roman Vladimirovich Dentist-orthopedist, doctor of the highest category

I want to restore the chewing teeth of the upper jaw with the help of a bridge. Which option is the cheapest?

The most affordable option for prosthetics of chewing teeth is cobalt-chrome with gold plating.

Types of dentures for the upper jaw

The upper denture can be of the following type:

• removable
  - the patient can remove it, remove it and put it back;
• non-removable
  - prosthesis fixed on dental implants;
• conditionally removable
  - removal only in the dentist’s office using special tools.

The doctor may suggest making the upper denture removable.

in case of complete loss of teeth or in the presence of one or more remaining ones. Let's look at the types of removable dentures for the upper teeth. We will dwell on some things in detail, and mention others briefly.

Lamellar dentures

A budget option for upper teeth prosthetics, the price is also not high, as is the convenience. The so-called “false jaws”, which are removed at night. The prosthesis is a plate simulating the sky with teeth. Attached with suction cups. Feature: installation with complete edentia.

Complete removable acrylic denture in a smile

Pros:

• low price;
• fast production and installation;
• load distribution evenly.

Minuses:

• the first days, nausea and a gag reflex are possible from the plate covering the palate;
• violation of diction;
• difficult care;
• injury to soft tissues, their rubbing;
• acrylic can cause allergies;
• insufficient fixation, it is necessary to use special ointments and gels.

Removable types of dentures for the upper jaw differ in material, they can be:

• acrylic
  _ Inexpensive option, but may cause allergies;
• acry-free
  . Hypoallergenic material - improved acrylic plastic, fastenings (clasps) are made of the same material - invisible;
• nylon
  _ Soft, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, their peculiarity and big disadvantage is that they stretch, quickly become unusable and cause pain when chewing.

A type of removable denture can be called a butterfly denture, which is installed in the absence of 1-2 teeth. Attached to adjacent teeth using petals. Many dentists consider it a temporary measure.

Sandwich prosthesis

A prosthesis is used when there are several supporting teeth that do not need to be ground. Removable design without palate, without arches or plates, which allows you to wear it comfortably without irritating soft tissues. Hard acrylic plastic and flexible polyurethane. Fasteners - telescopic crowns.

Quadrotti prostheses

Made from modern material that does not cause allergies, soft and comfortable plastic. They look natural in the mouth. Perfectly suitable as a prosthesis for the upper front teeth. Aesthetic. There is no overlap across the palate, which is very convenient for the patient.

For partially removable

prosthesis of the upper teeth requires the presence of one or more teeth acting as support. In addition, these must be strong and strong elements, because the upper denture will be attached to them.

Clasp dentures

On a reinforced metal frame there is a pink nylon or acrylic base under the gum with artificial teeth. When replacing the upper jaw with prosthetics, a thin metal arch runs across the palate (there are models without it). The structure is attached to the supporting teeth in two ways:

• with the help of clasps
  covering the supporting teeth. When you smile, you can see them;
• using attachment
  locks. Some stand on the base, while others directly on the crown. Such fastenings are completely invisible;
• telescopic crowns
  are rarely used. The supporting teeth are prepared (sometimes not), and crowns with a prosthesis are attached to them. Those. they are both crowns and attachment points.

Pros:

• reliable fixation;
• does not block the palate - much more comfortable than an acrylic prosthesis with a full imitation of the palate;
• increased strength.

Minuses:

• not suitable for completely edentulous patients; support teeth are needed;
• metallic taste and changes in the taste of food;
• They are not placed in the absence of distant, outer teeth.

Computer diagnostics - for reliable data

The Center uses a GALILEOS tomograph (The Dental Company SIRONA, Germany)

• Assessment of the condition and size of bone tissue to select the material and height of the prosthesis base
• Study of the position and functions of the temporomandibular joint
• Analysis of the condition of abutment teeth

Fixed dentures for upper teeth

Sometimes in dentistry they are called conditionally removable. This is a complete All-on-4 (all on four) or All-on-6 (all on six) dentures in the absence of all teeth. Where the structure is supported by 4 or 6 implants, respectively. All-on-6 is considered more reliable, since the load is distributed over 6 support points. Fixation is somewhat similar to clasp with a locking fastening, only instead of crowns they cling to the supragingival part of the implants. The microlock is of beam type and push-button type.

Example of ROOTT implantation in the before-after photo

With complete edentia and bone atrophy, prosthetics of the upper teeth on implants may be the only way out.

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Orthopedics in dentistry is a branch of medicine that deals with the restoration of teeth using all modern prosthetic techniques.

Manufacturing of removable dentures

The main steps in the manufacture of upper removable dentures are as follows. They may vary slightly depending on the type and material chosen, but we will consider the removable option:

1. an impression is taken, on the basis of which a wax model of the jaw is made;
2. a plaster prosthesis is cast in the articulator;
3. fitting takes place in the patient’s mouth;
4. in the laboratory, the technician makes the final version - a metal frame with bases and crowns made of the selected material and color;
5. fitting, fitting in the office, fixation. On average, the work takes up to 2 weeks.

Article Expert

Pak Roman Vladimirovich Dentist-orthopedist, doctor of the highest category

Work experience: more than 30 years

Composite overlays

Composite dental onlays are an excellent alternative to expensive veneers and lumineers. These onlays are installed immediately in the mouth on the first visit.

Microprostheses made of composite materials perform an aesthetic function: they make teeth whiter and smoother, and eliminate minor defects. Service life - from 2 to 5 years

. Over time they may darken. The composite material is quite fragile, so you should avoid eating solid foods, which can damage the prosthesis.

Advantages of the RUTT clinic and cost

At ROOTT clinics in Moscow, located at Butyrskaya and Proletarskaya metro stations, you will receive:

• full objective consultation on prosthetic methods;
• guarantee for all types of dentures for the upper jaw installed by us;
• comfortable restoration of chewing or frontal rows.

The cost of restoration depends on the specific clinical case: the number of missing teeth, the chosen design, material and work of specialists. You can find out more about the cost of an upper jaw denture by phone or at a free consultation with a specialist.

Tabs

An inlay is an insertion into the cavity of a chewing tooth in order to restore its chewing function. It is made individually and fixed with medical cement. In fact, it replaces a filling and surpasses it in reliability and durability.

Tooth restoration with onlays (or inlays) is used in the following cases:

• tooth destruction by 20-50%
  ;
• the presence of defects that are not comparable to the installation of the filling;
• exposure of enamel to increased abrasion;
• need to replace the old filling.

The inlays also differ in the type of material made and are:

1. Metal
   . Made from precious and medical metals. They are not aesthetically pleasing and can cause allergies. However, they are affordable.
2. Ceramic
   . This is the most reliable material that perfectly restores the damaged surface. In addition, such an onlay will be absolutely indistinguishable from the original tooth. The ceramic onlay on the tooth is not stained and completely restores functionality and aesthetics.

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