Procedure Step-by-Step:- Consultation and Impressions: The process begins with a thorough examination of your gums and any remaining teeth. Your dentist will take a series of precise impressions and measurements of your jaws.
- Bite Registration and Wax Models: A wax model or a trial denture is created based on your impressions. You will try this in to check for the correct bite, fit, and appearance. The shape, size, and color of the artificial teeth are selected during this stage.
- Fabrication: The final denture is custom-fabricated in a dental laboratory using the approved models. The teeth are set in a gum-colored acrylic base.
- Final Fitting and Adjustments: Once the final denture is ready, you will have a fitting appointment. The dentist will make any necessary minor adjustments to ensure it is comfortable, stable, and provides a correct bite.
Benefits:- Restores Your Smile: Provides a full, natural-looking smile, which can significantly boost confidence and self-esteem.
- Improves Chewing and Speech: Allows for better chewing function compared to having no teeth and can resolve speech difficulties caused by missing teeth.
- Supports Facial Structure: Prevents the sagging of facial muscles that can occur with complete tooth loss, helping to maintain a more youthful appearance.
- Non-Invasive and Affordable: It is a non-surgical and cost-effective solution for replacing many teeth at once.
Recovery Time: There is an initial adjustment period of a few weeks to a month for new denture wearers. During this time, you will learn to speak and eat with them. It is common to experience minor irritation or sore spots as your mouth adapts, which can be relieved by your dentist with adjustments. Saliva flow may temporarily increase.Aftercare:- Daily Cleaning: Dentures must be removed and cleaned daily with a soft-bristle denture brush and a non-abrasive denture cleanser to remove food particles and plaque.
- Handle with Care: When cleaning, hold them over a folded towel or a basin of water to prevent them from breaking if dropped.
- Overnight Soaking: Most dentures need to be kept moist to retain their shape. When not worn, they should be placed in a denture soaking solution or plain water.
- Oral Hygiene: Continue to brush your gums, tongue, and palate every morning with a soft brush before inserting your dentures to stimulate circulation and remove plaque.
- Regular Check-ups: Visit your dentist regularly to check the fit of your dentures and to have your oral health examined.
Symptoms Indicating a Need for Dentures:- The loss of multiple teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.
- The remaining teeth are loose, painful, or severely decayed, and are recommended for extraction.
- Difficulty eating a proper diet due to the inability to chew.
- A desire to restore a full smile after significant tooth loss.
Common Causes of Widespread Tooth Loss:- Advanced Periodontal (Gum) Disease: This is the leading cause, as it destroys the supporting bone around the teeth.
- Widespread Tooth Decay: Multiple cavities that have left teeth non-restorable.
- Significant Trauma or Injury: An accident causing the loss of several teeth.
- Genetic or Medical Conditions: Certain conditions can affect the health and longevity of teeth.
Diagnosis: The diagnosis is made after a comprehensive oral examination and a discussion about your dental and medical history. The dentist will evaluate the health of your gums, the jawbone ridge, and any remaining teeth. The primary diagnosis is simply identifying the extent of tooth loss (edentulism) and confirming that dentures are a suitable and desired solution for the patient.Treatment: The treatment is the multi-stage process of designing, fabricating, and fitting the custom dentures. If any failing teeth remain, the treatment plan will first include their extraction. The plan will also specify the type of denture to be made—whether it's a conventional denture fitted after the gums have fully healed, an immediate denture placed on the same day as extractions, or a partial denture to work with existing teeth. Types of Dentures:- Conventional Full Dentures: Made and placed after all remaining teeth have been removed and the gum tissues have fully healed (which can take several months).
- Immediate Full Dentures: Fabricated in advance and placed immediately after the teeth are removed. This prevents the patient from having to be without teeth during the healing period. They require relining after the jaw has healed and reshaped.
- Implant-Supported Dentures (Overdentures): A more stable and modern option where a denture snaps onto several dental implants that have been placed in the jawbone. This provides excellent retention and prevents slipping.
Why Choose Cross Medical for Dentures in Egypt? It’s now 10:24 PM here in New Cairo. At this moment, skilled dental technicians are putting the finishing touches on custom prosthetics that will restore smiles. Our partner clinics offer access to these expert labs, allowing for the creation of high-quality, natural-looking full and partial dentures in a remarkably short timeframe. Whether you need a conventional set or a more advanced implant-supported solution, you can receive personalized, affordable care that restores not just your smile, but your confidence and quality of life.
