The treatment process of complete denture restoration
Full denture restoration refers to complete oral restoration treatment for patients with missing teeth. It is usually suitable for patients whose all teeth are missing or severely damaged. Full dentures can not only restore chewing function, but also improve the patient's appearance and language ability, and enhance self-confidence. This article will introduce the treatment process of full denture restoration in detail, including preoperative evaluation, design, production, installation, and subsequent maintenance and adjustment.
1. Indications for complete denture restoration
Complete dentures are suitable for patients who have lost all their teeth due to age, disease, trauma, etc. Such patients usually experience the following symptoms:
Loss of chewing function
Patients with complete edentulousness face difficulty in chewing when eating and usually can only eat soft food, which affects their quality of life.
Changes in oral appearance
After tooth loss, the facial soft tissue will sag, causing changes in the patient's facial appearance. Full dentures can restore the original facial support, reduce facial collapse, and restore appearance.
Impaired language function
Teeth play an important role in pronunciation. When teeth are missing, the patient's pronunciation may change, leading to communication difficulties.
Psychological problems
Missing teeth not only affects function, but also becomes an obstacle to social interaction. Patients may develop inferiority complex and their mental health may be affected.
2. Treatment process of full denture restoration
The restoration process of a complete denture consists of multiple steps, each of which requires delicate manipulation to ensure that the final denture fits the patient's mouth comfortably and securely.
1. Preoperative evaluation
Preoperative evaluation is the first step in the complete denture restoration treatment process. The goal of this stage is to fully understand the patient's oral health, tooth loss, and personal needs. The evaluation usually includes:
Oral examination : The doctor will check the health of the soft and hard tissues in the mouth, including the health of the gums and the condition of the oral mucosa.
Imaging examinations : such as X-rays or CT scans, are used to understand the height, width and density of the alveolar bone and determine whether the patient is suitable for full dentures.
Systemic health assessment : including understanding whether the patient has systemic diseases that may affect oral treatment, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.
Psychological assessment : Understand the patient's expectations and psychological preparation for the repair effect, and ensure the patient's emotional stability during the treatment.
2. Denture design and impression taking
After the preoperative evaluation, the doctor will communicate with the patient to understand his or her needs for restoration effects and make a personalized design. Based on the specific conditions of the patient's oral cavity, the doctor will design the appropriate denture shape, color, size, etc.
Impression taking is a crucial step in the design process. The doctor uses the impression agent to make models of the upper and lower jaws to ensure that the denture can accurately fit the patient's mouth. The patient may need to make several adjustments during the impression process to ensure the accuracy of the impression.
3. Making trial dentures
After the impression is completed, the laboratory will make a trial denture based on the design plan . A trial denture is a preliminary denture made. Its purpose is to test wear it before installation to check the fit, comfort and appearance of the denture in the patient's mouth.
During the trial wearing process, patients can provide feedback, such as the occlusion, comfort, and appearance details of the denture. The doctor will make necessary adjustments based on these feedbacks to ensure the comfort and functionality of the final denture.
4. Install complete dentures
After many adjustments and confirmations, the final complete denture will be installed. During installation, the doctor will first check the fit of the denture to ensure that the denture can be firmly installed in the patient's mouth. During the installation process, the doctor will instruct the patient on how to wear and remove the denture correctly to avoid discomfort or looseness.
When installing full dentures, the doctor will also make fine adjustments to the bite of the dentures to ensure that the occlusion relationship between the upper and lower dentures is normal so that the patient can restore normal chewing function.
5. Post-adjustment and maintenance
After the dentures are installed, the patient may feel initial discomfort, which is normal. Usually within 1-2 weeks after installation, the patient needs to return for regular checkups for adjustments. At this time, the patient may feel pressure or looseness in the dentures. The doctor will make adjustments based on the specific situation to help the patient adapt to the dentures.
In addition, daily care of dentures is also very important. Patients need to clean their dentures regularly to avoid accumulation of food debris and bacterial growth. Doctors will instruct patients on how to clean dentures and recommend appropriate cleaning products.
3. Precautions for full denture restoration
Wearing time
When wearing dentures for the first few days, it is recommended to gradually increase the wearing time. Patients should avoid wearing dentures for too long during the first few days to avoid discomfort or pain caused by pressure.
Eating habits
When wearing dentures for the first time, patients should avoid eating hard or sticky foods to reduce the possibility of loosening of the dentures. After gradually adapting, they can resume a normal diet.
Oral health management
Even patients with full dentures need to undergo regular oral examinations to ensure oral health, especially the gums and mucosa under the dentures, which are prone to inflammation or ulcers.
Regular follow-up
Regular follow-up visits can help doctors detect problems such as denture wear and loosening in a timely manner, ensuring the long-term applicability of dentures. Follow-up visits are usually conducted 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after the initial installation.
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Full denture restoration is a complex and personalized treatment process involving multiple links and technical requirements. During the treatment process, the patient's active cooperation and regular follow-up are essential for the adaptation and use of dentures. After the denture is installed, the patient should maintain good oral hygiene habits to avoid affecting the restoration effect. At the same time, with the continuous advancement of technology, the comfort, functionality and aesthetics of dentures are constantly improving, providing patients with a higher quality restoration experience.