Points to Note When Selecting Dentures
Oral conditions vary greatly, and denture quality differs widely. Choosing dental institutions and dentists is crucial. Neglecting this can cause discomfort while wearing, harm to oral health, problems with denture usage, and other issues.
Thorough examination of oral conditions: Conduct a comprehensive oral examination to clarify the health status of the remaining teeth. If there are diseases, treatment should be carried out first.Use professional means to evaluate the conditions of the alveolar bone, such as checking its height, width, and density through oral CT.Plan the choice of dentures by combining one's own living habits and oral physiological characteristics.
Grasping the characteristics of dentures: 1.Removable dentures: They have a wide range of applications, are affordable, and can be removed and cleaned by oneself. However, their stability and chewing efficiency are not ideal and they require regular maintenance.2.Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns: They have good aesthetics and chewing function, but adjacent teeth need to be ground and the metal base may cause gum problems.3.All-ceramic crowns: They have excellent biocompatibility and aesthetics, but the price is relatively high and there is a risk of chipping.4.Dental implants: They are the closest to natural teeth in function and form, but they are expensive, the surgery is complex, and strict requirements are imposed on the oral and physical conditions.
Selection of institutions and personnel: Examine the qualifications of the medical institution, including checking the practice license and other certificates, and understand whether its equipment is advanced and whether the service system is perfect.Evaluate the professional level of the doctor, pay attention to their educational background, work experience, professional certifications, and review past treatment cases. At the same time, ensure good communication with the doctor.
Handling key points related to dentures: In terms of quality and price: Pay attention to the quality of denture materials and the manufacturing process, require quality assurance and after-sales service, and rationally analyze the relationship between price and quality, and clarify all expenses.In terms of fitting and maintenance: Attach importance to the feeling during the fitting process, provide timely feedback for adjustments, master daily cleaning methods, conduct regular reexaminations, and avoid bad usage habits.