What is a prosthetic tooth?

The process of replacing the aesthetic and chewing function, which is impaired as a result of the loss of teeth due to various reasons (caries, gum disease, etc.) in the mouth, with biocompatible materials is called prosthesis. It can also be done for purely aesthetic purposes without tooth loss.

What is the purpose of the prosthetic tooth?

In the prosthesis, while trying to regain the lost functions of the patient, it is also aimed to correct the deteriorated speech and to improve the aesthetic appearance. While the oral health, which is largely lost, is restored with these practices, individuals who have to live with missing or destroyed teeth in the society are also supported psychologically. Because the functions of individuals who have aesthetic problems in their teeth, such as speaking and laughing, are also affected by this disorder. This, in addition to functional disorders, can cause damage to the sense of self-confidence in people. It is a fact that various prostheses made for these people increase the quality of life.

What is a total (full tooth) prosthesis?

Full dental prostheses are removable prostheses that sit on the lower and upper jaws with tissue support in cases where all teeth are lost due to caries, trauma, bone resorption. However, nowadays, thanks to the developing technology, removable or fixed prostheses are also made by means of implants in edentulous mouths.

How should dentures be cleaned?

The first option in denture cleaning, whether fixed or mobile, is mechanical cleaning with brush and paste. Cleaning of removable dentures is also done with some cleaning agents and materials. Prostheses are cleaned (not very often) by means of an effervescent tablet placed in water. In addition, partial removable dentures can be removed from the mouth and the existing teeth in the mouth can be cleaned, and the denture can be cleaned and replaced.

In addition, the gingival parts under the coatings fixed with products such as interface brushes and dental floss should be cleaned as indicated and recommended by the physician. Paying attention to the cleanliness of the dentures is important in terms of the health of the existing teeth in the mouth and prolonging the prosthesis usage period.