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Fixed and movable dental fixtures

The need for dentures appears after losing some or all of the teeth, in order to preserve the aesthetic appearance of one, in addition to preserving the functional fissure of the teeth related to talking and chewing food, and maintaining oral health, and with the development of dentistry, many types of dentures appeared, its uses differ according to its manufacture and shape.

Complete dentures

Complete dentures are divided into immediate and traditional types, as the first is used immediately after removing natural teeth, and for a period ranging between 8 to 12 weeks.

Partial dentures

The need for a partial movable denture appears when there are some original teeth, and it consists of several replacement teeth attached to a pink plastic base. Partial dentures not only replace missing teeth but also protect remaining teeth and keep them in place.

With the medical advances that dentistry has witnessed, there are many types of partial dentures that are more flexible and lighter. There are flexible and soft dentures, and instead of plastic or metal, it has become available to use rubber or silicone dentures.

Metal Crown

It is the oldest form of fixed dental implants that depend on the implantation of a tooth from one of the following minerals: gold, silver, and palladium), and it is characterized by its long life, but it is usually used for back teeth because its golden or silver color cannot be attached to the front teeth.

What are fixed dental prostheses and what are their types?

Among the most famous types of dental crowns used in fixed dental prostheses are:

Porcelain covered metal:

It is characterized by its hardness and long life and is usually used for back teeth.

Metal Crown:

It is the oldest form of fixed dental implants that depend on implantation of a tooth from one of the following minerals: gold, silver, and palladium), and it is characterized by its long life, but it is usually used for back teeth because its golden or silver color cannot be attached to the front teeth.

Zircon Crowns:

Zircon crown is similar in color and transparency to natural teeth as it is free of minerals.

Tips to follow to reduce damage to fixed dental implants:

The use of dental fixtures of guaranteed source and raw material.
Choosing dental fixtures that are as close in shape and color as possible to natural teeth.
For those who have regular fixtures, it is preferable to change them once every 5 years, so that they do not have some problems related to the fixtures or the original teeth underneath.
Take care of dental implants of any kind and give them the care recommended by the doctor to keep them in their condition for as long as possible. One of the most important health care steps is to wash them with toothpaste twice a day at least.
Avoid chewing hard foods such as nuts husks and ice cubes, and definitely not trying to open canned foods. Because it may cause damage to the bridge or to the teeth attached to it.
Make sure to visit the doctor periodically to detect early detection of gingivitis or tooth decay before the matter gets worse.