What material are dentures made of?

This is an automatically translated article.

The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Trung Hau - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
There are many types of dentures such as plastic dentures, implant dentures or silicone. When it comes to dentures, your dentist will take great care to provide you with a way to restore a natural-looking smile. So you can rest assured that dentures are manufactured with great care using specific dental materials to get the best results.

1. What are dentures made of?

Many people are familiar with the concept of dentures, we can even see them appearing in many cartoons, TV shows and movies. However, these descriptions are considered humorous and may look visually exaggerated.
In fact, denture restorations are made from a variety of dental materials, including acrylic, nylon, porcelain, rosin or metal. Denture frames are usually made from acrylic, nylon or metal. The specific materials used to fabricate your denture bracket will depend on the type you are placing. For example, partial dentures can use metal clamps with an acrylic base, while full dentures can be made of acrylic but can use acrylic resin or metal attachments. Nylon can also be used as an alternative to acrylic.
Along with the denture frame are dentures. Dentures can be made of plastic (called plastic dentures) or porcelain. Both have a natural appearance, but porcelain often has the color and texture of natural teeth, especially high durability. However, porcelain teeth can be abrasive to adjacent teeth and are generally only recommended for full dentures.

2. How are dentures made?

There are four main steps to making dentures, including:
Measurement: The first step to making silicone dentures or implant dentures ... is that the dentist takes an impression of your teeth. This imprint will be used to create a plaster model in the mouth, giving the denture the proper size and shape. In addition to taking an impression of your teeth, your dentist may also take various measurements on your jawline. Modeling: The next step is to model plaster and dentures. The plaster model will be placed in a device called a reconstructive jaw joint. Then, some fax teeth are fitted with wax denture models. Wax is etched into the gum line and pattern checked for fit. It may be necessary to try several models to determine the best fit to create the final denture. Final Fabrication: In this step, the final denture will be fabricated from the dental material you and your dentist have selected. Model in wax, plaster is poured to hold the shape of the denture, and wax is melted. The plaster is then treated with a solution that prevents the acrylic from sticking to it and the acrylic is injected into the wax site. Finally, the plaster is removed to reveal the denture. Excess plaster and acrylic will be removed before polishing the final denture. Adjustment: Once the final denture has been fabricated, the dentist will place it in your mouth and adjust as needed.

3. Implant Denture Implant

Dental implants can be used to replace one, some, or all of the teeth. The goal of tooth replacement in dentistry is to restore function as well as aesthetics.
In general, when it comes to tooth replacement, you have three options:
Removable dental appliances (full dentures or partial dentures). Fixed bridge (cement). Dental implants. Dentures are the more affordable option for tooth replacement but are least desirable because of the inconvenience of removable appliances in the mouth. Furthermore, dentures can affect a person's taste and sensory experience with food.
Therefore, bridges were the more popular restorative option before there was a relative shift to dental implant treatment. The main disadvantage of a bridge is that it depends on the existing natural teeth for support, while the implant denture is supported by bone only and does not affect the surrounding natural teeth. Deciding which option to choose depends on many factors. Especially for dental implants, these factors include:
The location of the missing tooth. The quantity and quality of the jawbone where the tooth is implanted. Patient health. Cost and patient preferences. The dental surgeon will examine the area considered for implant denture and clinically assess whether the patient meets the requirements for dental implant.
There are great advantages to choosing dental implants for tooth replacement over other options. Dental implants are conservative in that a missing tooth can be replaced without affecting or changing adjacent teeth. In particular, because dental implants integrate into the bone structure, they are very stable and can have a more similar appearance to natural teeth.
Currently, in order to help customers own healthy and beautiful teeth naturally without suffering much pain, Vinmec International General Hospital has deployed a dental implant package suitable for many subjects. discrimination of age and sex. As long as you are healthy enough, you can proceed.
When registering for the Implant package, customers will receive:
General dental examination; CT Cone Beam 3D dental film; Perform tests such as: Prothrombin Time (PT: Prothrombin Time), Thrombin Time (TT: Thrombin Time) by automatic machine, Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) by automatic machine. , Fibrinogen quantification (factor I quantification), Clausse-direct method; Implant surgery (Transplant 01 implant of MIS brand); Attach 01 Abutment (prosthetic pillar); Prosthetics on implants and bridges: Cercon porcelain; E.max Zirconia (CAD/CAM); Cercon porcelain crown attached with cement/Titanium attached with cement/Titanium mounted with screws on the Implant; General dental check-up (by appointment); Get tartar.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.