Dentures are mainly categorized into movable dentures, fixed dentures and dental implants, with different advantages and disadvantages.
1.movable dentures: patients can take off and wear the teeth by themselves, suitable for patients with multiple missing teeth in the whole mouth and fewer surviving teeth. Advantages are that patients can remove and wear them by themselves without any restriction, they are cheaper and will not damage the remaining teeth. Disadvantages: Chewing efficiency is relatively low, foreign body sensation is relatively heavy, troublesome to remove and wear, need to clean after meals.
2. Fixed denture: patients are not able to take and wear the teeth freely, suitable for patients with fewer missing teeth. Advantages: high chewing efficiency, less foreign body sensation, more comfortable for patients. The disadvantage is that it is necessary to grind out part of the healthy teeth on both sides of the missing teeth for full crown restoration.
3. Dental implants: mainly implanted in the alveolar bone, suitable for patients with good general health. Advantages are that it is comfortable and beautiful for patients and does not damage neighboring teeth. The disadvantage is that the price is expensive and the survival rate is not stable.
It is recommended that patients should consult the doctor in time, and choose a suitable treatment plan according to their own situation after completing the relevant examinations.