Today, acrylic dentures occupy a leading position among removable designs, as they are one of the most affordable.

They are made from acrylic plastic. Designs are used, as with prosthetics of a complete dentition, so with a partial absence of teeth.

With full prosthetics, a removable prosthesis made of acrylic plastic rests only on the gum. Moreover, its fixation occurs due to the effect of suction.

With a properly made prosthesis, when it is fixed between the structure and the mucosa, a discharged space is created, due to which suction occurs. As a result, the prosthesis is held securely in the oral cavity.

Dental structures for partial prosthetics are equipped with clasps, thanks to which they are firmly fixed to the abutment teeth.

If the patient does not have one or two teeth in a row, and he does not want to implant implants or grind his teeth under dentures, then removable acrylic constructions (butterfly denture) can become an alternative.

This design is very popular when prosthetics distant chewing teeth. The prosthesis is invisible in the oral cavity and can be worn constantly.

Benefits

Acrylic tooth prosthetics have the following advantages:

• The absence of contraindications to prosthetics. Removable acrylic prostheses can be installed for patients at any age and regardless of their state of health.
• Designs are almost invisible when used.
• Acrylic dentures are easy to install and also easy to remove. If necessary, the structure can be easily removed from the mouth.
• The process of manufacturing and installing a denture is quite simple and does not take much time. A denture can be made and installed in one visit to the dentist.
• Structures are easy to care for.

  

• It is easy to manufacture, which allows you to choose the color of the base and artificial teeth according to the color of real teeth.
• When chewing, the load is distributed over the surface of the gums, and not on the supporting teeth.
• Reliability of a design.
• Lightweight acrylic plastic.
• The affordable cost of the prosthesis, which makes it attractive for various segments of the population.
• In the event of a structural failure, it can be repaired.

disadvantages

Like any denture, acrylic removable structures may have disadvantages:

• It is possible that the gum tissue is injured due to physical exertion.
• The destruction of the enamel of healthy supporting teeth due to abrasion, which in the future can cause tooth decay and other pathological changes.
• With prolonged use of prostheses, methacrylate methyl ester is released from acrylic, which in high doses has a toxic effect, and in small doses causes an allergic reaction to the dental structure.
• Acrylic plastic has a porous structure, which contributes to the microbial contamination of the prosthesis. With insufficient hygienic care of the structure, inflammatory processes in the oral cavity can occur.

Which dentures are better

If we compare acrylic structures, for example with nylon, then there are some differences:

Nylon prosthesis	Acrylic denture
An elastic prosthesis that has a soft frame, which contributes to a better fit to the gum	Solid construction
The ductility of the structure contributes to the deformation of the prosthesis	The lack of ductility allows you to maintain shape
Does not absorb odors and food particles.	Has a porous surface that absorbs odors and is contaminated by food particles, which leads to bacterial contamination
Non toxic	With prolonged use, releases toxic substance
High cost of prosthesis	Affordable price
Do not use glue to fix the prosthesis	Use of glue is possible for the best fixing of a design

Care

When caring for a removable acrylic prosthesis, the following rules must be observed:

• In the first days after the installation of the prosthesis, it is not recommended to remove it before going to bed, so that addiction to the structure is easier.
• Before going to bed, the structure must be removed and after hygiene stored in a special disinfectant solution.
• To carry out hygienic care of the oral cavity at least twice a day, and after each meal it is necessary to rinse your mouth.
• Limit intake of coarse, viscous, very solid foods that can cause damage to the prosthesis.
• Visit your dentist regularly for physical examinations and for defects in the denture.

Life time

The duration of use of removable acrylic dentures with regular care and changes in the jaw bones can be 5 years.

However, the service life may vary depending on the rate of atrophic changes in the bone tissue of the jaw.

With rapid atrophy of the bone, the useful life can be shortened to two and a half years.

Cost

The cost of removable dental structures is quite affordable, in comparison with a bridge or implant implantation.

For example, the price of an acrylic prosthesis for the entire jaw can be from 10 thousand rubles, and a nylon construction - from 18 thousand rubles.

Thus, prosthetics with removable dental structures is the most affordable compared to other methods of tooth restoration.

Type of construction	Price, rub.)
Complete removable acrylic prosthesis	12-14000
Partial denture made of acrylic plastic for 1-2 teeth	from 3500

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