Removable front tooth implants are an issue that many people are very concerned about because this is a case of losing many teeth or losing all teeth and is often quite common in elderly customers or in some objective cases such as accidents. Join My Auris dentistry to learn about the method of removable front tooth implants!
1. What is the method of removable incisor implants?
The existence of incisors affects the aesthetics of the teeth. When a front tooth is lost, it creates a gap in the jaw, which makes others pay attention to this defect. Currently, there are many methods of implanting front teeth, of which removable dentures are the most chosen treatment method. This technique is often prescribed for many cases with elderly customers.
Regarding the structure of a removable denture, it is a structure that restores the tooth crown, including dentures made of porcelain and a base made of plastic. They are installed directly on the patient’s gums to fill the gap in the jaw.
In addition, customers can choose removable partial dentures to replace some missing teeth or removable full dentures to replace the entire jaw.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of removable front teeth implants
Advantages
- The cost of performing removable dental restorations is lower than other fixed denture methods such as dental implants.
- Removable front teeth are made of porcelain because it is a hard, insoluble material, especially benign and safe for the body. In addition, using porcelain material when restoring lost front teeth does not cause gum irritation or side effects to the body.
- In addition, removable dentures have the function of improving aesthetics, thereby significantly increasing chewing ability.
- When using removable dentures, you can easily remove and install them. So you can be proactive in eating and chewing as well as doing daily activities. In particular, after eating, you can remove dentures for cleaning and easily clean plaque on teeth without hindering oral health problems. And you can put your teeth back to normal without needing the assistance of a dentist.
Disadvantages score
- Removable dentures do not have tooth roots so they will not prevent bone loss.
- Over time, under the influence of jaw bone loss, the gum tissue underneath the removable denture will gradually recede. This will cause the teeth to become loose and easily fall out.
- This restoration structure is made of plastic so it doesn’t look right. natural and easy to recognize.
3. Removable incisor implant techniques for tooth restoration
How to choose the technique suitable for tooth loss and improving aesthetics by using removable dentures. Currently, there are removable front tooth implant techniques: Full removable dentures and removable partial dentures.
- Full removable dentures: When customers choose the full dental implant method. Dentures are often prescribed for cases where all teeth are missing or only 1 or 2 teeth are left. The removable denture design has a structure similar to real teeth with the gum base covering the entire real gum with 12 – 14 teeth installed above. Designed for cases where only a few teeth are missing. Partial dentures will be designed to suit each tooth loss position.
However, removable dentures for tooth restoration are divided into 3 types: plastic removable dentures, metal frame, and implant-based dentures.
- Plastic removable dentures: Fit closely to the gums and are designed to be flexible in cases of tooth loss. However, when you use plastic dentures, they will be quite bulky, have an unrealistic chewing feeling, and are easily damaged.
- Removable denture with metal frame:Often chosen to suit cases of partial tooth loss. The metal frame is designed and attached tightly to real teeth on the jaw, so it is highly durable without the fear of falling or falling and has a longer usage time. However, when using dentures with a metal frame, it will cause pain and discomfort. In addition, many bad cases can cause teeth to loosen and break, causing more teeth to be lost.
- Dentures on Implants: This is a method of restoring lost teeth with a combination of traditional removable dentures and implants. With this method, the implant is implanted in the position of missing teeth and acts as a support for the removable denture on the upper side. In addition, removable jaws on implants have good durability and longevity with natural beauty.
To choose the appropriate removable incisor implant technique, you need to listen to your doctor’s advice about your tooth loss situation. In addition, choosing the method of partial or full removable dentures depends largely on your teeth and financial situation.
4. Steps to follow when implanting removable front teeth
The method of implanting removable front teeth helps to restore teeth flexibly so that the user can use them on and off. This is a technique chosen by many people and is performed sequentially through the following steps:
Step 1: Check general oral health and general oral health to ensure the safe process of performing removable incisor implants.
Step 2: The doctor takes an impression of the jaw and the size of the tooth space. After that, bring the sample to the lab to analyze and create the correct compatible jaw model.
Step 3: Proceed aseptically in the oral cavity, to ensure the implanted dentures are completely sterile.
Step 4: Removable dentures are made of plastic or flexible plastic. As long as they are fully constructed, the doctor will fix them with specialized denture glue.
Step 5: After being installed on the jaw, the doctor will check the bulkiness and make adjustments until the customer is satisfied.
Above is all useful information about removable incisor implant techniques. Besides, after implanting removable front teeth, you should take care of hygiene carefully and thoroughly.
Kim Dung
