Generally dentures are divided into implants, fixed dentures and removable dentures. With age, the alveolar bone is absorbed quickly, and the bone mass condition is not so good. There will be more removable dentures. If only one tooth is missing, you can choose a single one. Removable dentures, but they should be cleaned sooner or later to avoid irritating the gums. If multiple teeth are missing, it is also suitable for removable dentures, and the threshold for restoration is low.
Why is it not recommended for the elderly to do dental implants or fixed teeth?
- Mainly consider the physical condition of the elderly. Dental implants cannot be done casually. First of all, other systemic diseases, such as high blood pressure and high blood sugar, will affect wound healing, and the height of the alveolar bone must be satisfied. How to fix the implant.
- In addition, age will also shrink the gums, the implants and bones are not tightly integrated, and it is easy to cause the implants to loosen or even fall off. Although you have a bone graft surgery, the implants are not used for that long, and fixed teeth are repaired. To wear two healthy teeth, a lot of tooth enamel is lost.
What should the elderly patients pay attention to when installing removable dentures?
- Removable dentures can be removed and worn freely. At the same time, food residues will remain. They must be cleaned after meals, including morning and evening. They cannot be worn during sleep, soak them in clean water, and regularly use cleaning tablets for sterilization.
- When you wear it, you should correspond to the position of each tooth. Do not bite at will to avoid damage to the teeth.
- It is normal to feel a strong foreign body and increase saliva just after wearing it. If you insist on wearing it, you will not be able to adapt. If the gingival mucosa is damaged, you can use kin Gillan mouthwash to eliminate inflammation and inhibit bacteria.
- It takes 5 years to replace it with a new one. If it is damaged during the period, it must be repaired in time. If it is dragged and not replaced, the gum atrophy will be more serious.
- Considering the beauty of the anterior teeth, resin trays can be used. For the posterior teeth, stainless steel trays are recommended.
Therefore, elderly patients are degraded and have limited oral conditions. It is best to install removable dentures so that they can be easily taken out for cleaning. When producing the customized denture restoration, it is much better to use plastic implant tray taking the impression model, the model will be more accurate, technician should also use the marathon handpiece to finish and polish the customization of dentures before final delivery to dental clinic.
