Removable prostheses

They are designated like this because they can be removed and reinserted in the mouth.
They replace missing teeth, providing support for cheeks and lips. Without this support a person appears older reducing the ability to speak or eat. May be total or partial, according to the presence / absence of teeth.
Are performed starting from molds made from the person's mouth.

 

It is important to note that the removable prostheses over time may become maladapted because the bone and gums are going backwards. Another solution is rehabilitation with fixed prosthesis or implants. See Implantology

How are Dentures made?

Conventional Dentures are made after the extraction of teeth and tissue healing, which takes several months. During this period the person is without teeth.
Immediate Dentures are held starting with the molds of the mouth in a prior consultation before  dental extractions. The prosthesis is inserted immediately after teeth are extracted. Immediate dentures have the advantage of people never being without teeth, however, may be maladapted shortly after the healing process because there is a remodeling of bone that support the teeth.
Dentures can be total when there is total absence of all teeth and are made of acrylic or partial when there are some teeth present and could be acrylic or skeletal.

How much time is needed to adapt to dentures?

It may take some time (weeks or months) until the person feels comfortable with the new prostheses. Initially it is normal to have a sense of 'mouthful', excessive saliva or mucosal irritation.

Caring for dentures?

Brushing your dentures daily to remove food remains and plaque. Brushing with a different brush (soft), the teeth or gums (stimulates blood circulation).
Place a cleaning solution or water when not using it.
Be careful when handling dentures because they may fracture if they fall.

After some time the prosthesis may become maladapted, and shall then be rebased or new dentures made.