Category Archives: Cosmetic Dentistry

Permanent Dentures replaces lost teeth

PERMANENT DENTURES

There are about 864,000 out of 10.5 million edentulous people are wearing dentures according to NOHSA (2000), National Oral Health Survey. This accumulates up to only 10% out of the actual population who needs denture. Are you amongst the 10% are  aware of the importance of wearing dentures or the remaining 10 million who are still in doubt.

THINGS THAT CAUSES LOST TEETH?

When a tooth is lost, in general it is probably due to one of these reasons:

  • caries
  • gum problems (periodontal diseases)
  • trauma or accident
  • congenital (e.g.: anadontia, hypodontia)
  • supernumerary (extra teeth)
  • impacted tooth

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Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Tooth whitening has become increasingly popular over the years as people begin to be more conscious of their appearance and yearn to have a ‘Hollywood smile’. Tooth whitening is basically a cosmetic procedure to decolorize or whiten one’s tooth/teeth with the usage of whitening or bleaching products. In order to achieve whiter teeth, one needs to fully understand the type of tooth discoloration or staining involved as this helps dictate the best and most conservative approach.

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Permanent dentures – the Who’s, What’s and Why’s

The first thing that crosses your mind when you hear the word “dentures” would be the image of your gummy grandfather with his fake set of teeth. However with the advancement of today’s technology, anyone can get a denture when necessary and it is not only limited to old people. Dentures are actually part of fixed prosthodontics (placement of artificial devices in the mouth) and they can be removable dentures or fixed dentures (permanent dentures).

What are permanent dentures?

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Regain your smile with Permanent Dentures

Dentures are acrylic based material which resembles your gum and teeth. People need dentures due to loss of tooth or teeth. If someone lost one or few teeth, partial denture is required. Full dentures are for those who lost all their teeth. Lower dentures are meant for lower jaw and upper dentures are meant for upper jaw.

From the past, dentures are solely removable. With the advancement of science and research, nowadays, people could have dental implants. That is why permanent dentures are possible.

What is a permanent denture?

With the word permanent, it simply means the denture is not removable. It is fixed to dental implants or your remaining teeth. Sometimes it is also known as fixed bridges.

How to fabricate a permanent denture?

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