The dentition of a human being is responsible for maintaining the general face integrity and outlook and similarly an important part of the digestive system. What better way to give that broad smile other than showing the teeth in the process. Generally, the teeth create an indispensable part of the mouth. However important, a tooth is susceptible to damage or shedding owing to a number of natural or inflicted causes. Man has opted for other alternatives to maintain or recreate the human dentition which has led to the present creation of Complete Dentures Brisbane North.
Dentures
Dentures are the prosthetic teeth-like entities made to replace missing natural teeth which are placed and adhered to the existing oral cavity tissue for support. The prosthetics are usually categorized based on the jaw on which installation will take place; that is the maxillary or mandibular arch. Based on the extent of missing teeth, two types of dentures exist. That is the complete denture and partial denture. The complete or full denture is most common in instances where all the teeth on an arch are missing and thus needs extensive tissue support.
Full dentures
The earliest patent of full dentures was in the 16th century in Japan whereby wooden dentures fixed on bees wax was used to replace missing sets of teeth. This invention underwent evolution over the centuries, as the wood was replaced by animal horn, ivory or human teeth acquired from slaves. From the 1850s, porcelain teeth were fixed on vulcanite and alternative plastics and acrylic resin. In the modern age, dentures are made of combined tissue shaded powdered acrylics into different colored and shaped teeth. Full dentures are heat cured and are constructed through stages of impression, border molding, bite registration and fitting. Heat curing involves the polymerization of the acrylic materials into tight permanent bonds which makes the dentures permanent.
Caring for Complete Dentures Brisbane North, like natural teeth, dentures need care which prevents bacterial build up and fungal infections. A number of ways to care for dentures include:
Brushing the dentures with water and soap or dentures specific pastes using a nylon brush.
Immersing the dentures into immersion cleaners.
Cleansing using appropriate cleansers such as acid cleansers, bleaches and effervescent solutions.
Removing dentures while smoking to prevent overheating and destruction of the acrylic materials and soft tissue.
Ensuring long lasting retention to avoid any vertical displacements resulting from muscle movement or exterior factors.
