Dentures - London Dental Specialists

Medical uses and complications of dentures - Improved chewing ability - Enhanced aesthetics and natural appearance - Better pronunciation and speech - Boosted self-esteem and confidence in social interactions - Stomatitis: inflammatory condition under dentures caused by Candida albicans and bacteria - Ulceration: common lesion in denture wearers due to poorly fitting dentures and residual monomer irritation - Importance of good denture hygiene in treating stomatitis - Use of antifungal agents for persistent stomatitis cases - Review of persisting oral ulcerations for more than 3 weeks

Causes of tooth loss - Dental disease - Pregnancy - Malnutrition - Genetic defects - Trauma - Drug use - Periodontitis as a cause of tooth loss due to loss of connective tissue attachment - Hormonal changes during pregnancy increasing the risk of gingivitis and vomiting - Dental trauma causing dislocation or chipping of teeth - Softening and erosion of enamel due to gastric reflux during pregnancy

Types of dentures - Removable partial dentures for patients missing some teeth on a particular arch - Fixed partial dentures (crown and bridge dentures) for stability and resemblance to missing teeth - Flexible partial dentures as a non-invasive option using digital technology - Complete dentures for patients missing all teeth in a single arch - Immediate dentures and conventional dentures as two types of full dentures

Materials used in dentures - Acrylic as the main material for dentures due to ease of manipulation and likeness to gums - Heat-cured acrylic polymethyl methacrylate and rubber-reinforced polymethyl methacrylate as common compositions - Addition of coloring agents and synthetic fibers for tissue-like shade and mimicry of oral mucosa capillaries - Reinforcement of denture base with cobalt chromium for strength and prevention of fractures - Fragility of acrylic dentures in patients with neuromuscular control issues

History of dentures and denture manufacturing - Wooden dentures used in Japan until the 19th century - Pierre Fauchard's description of dentures made with a metal frame and animal bone teeth in 1728 - Alexis Duchâteau's creation of the first porcelain dentures around 1770 - Nicholas Dubois De Chemant's first British patent for dentures in 1791 - Samuel Stockton's manufacturing of porcelain dentures mounted on gold plates in 1820 - George Washington's dental problems and the various sets of false teeth made for him - Modern denture fabrication process involving dental impressions, wax rims, and testing of denture teeth - Prosthodontic principles of support, stability, and retention in denture design - Evolution of denture materials from porcelain and vulcanite to acrylic resin and other plastics - Implant technology for improving denture stability and preventing bone resorption - Importance of proper denture fit, maintenance, and relining to prevent bone and mucosal resorption - Costs of different types of dentures - Care and cleaning of dentures, including immersion cleaning and use of various cleansers and methods

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Medical Uses and Complications of Dentures - Improved chewing ability - Natural appearance to the face - Support for lips and cheeks - Better pronunciation - Boost in self-esteem - Stomatitis (inflammatory condition under dentures) - Ulceration (caused by poorly fitting dentures or residual monomer irritation) - Tooth loss (caused by dental disease, pregnancy, malnutrition, genetic defects, trauma, or drug use) Types of Dentures - Removable partial dentures (for patients missing some teeth on a particular arch) - Complete dentures (worn by patients missing all teeth in a single arch) - Copy dentures (made for partial or complete denture patients) Materials and History of Dentures - Mainly made from acrylic - Heat-cured acrylic polymethyl methacrylate and rubber-reinforced polymethyl methacrylate - Cobalt chromium can reinforce denture base for strength - Acrylic dentures can be fragile and fracture easily - Pierre Fauchard described denture construction in 1728 - Wooden full dentures invented in Japan in the early 16th century Prosthodontic Principles and Denture Stability/Retention - Support provided by underlying oral tissues - Proper fit and design contribute to stability and retention - Surface tension, suction, and friction aid in retention - Implant technology can improve stability and prevent bone resorption - Denture flanges and posterior palatal seal design help in achieving retention Fit, Maintenance, and Cost of Dentures - Denture fit affected by bone and mucosal resorption - Poorly fitting dentures can accelerate resorption - Dentures may require adjustments over time - Costs range from low-cost temporary dentures to premium customised dentures - Daily cleaning and removal during sleep recommended for maintenance - Different cleansers and methods for denture care, including immersion and liquid cleansers Note: The subtopics "History of Dentures," "Denture Retention," and "Immersion" have been included within the relevant groups.

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