How Does a Dentist Repair Dentures?

Like many other kinds of dental appliances, dentures may need to be repaired every now and then. The material that makes them up can become fatigued or eroded. A fracture in a denture is also not uncommon. The longer you wear your dentures, the more likely it is that you will need to have them repaired. Keep reading to find out more about what a denture repair will look like.

Common breakages and fractures

A common cause of a fractured denture is a poor fit. As the patient bites and chews, there is a force that can cause microfractures. If the lower and upper sets do not align, there may be too much pressure in an area. A larger break might happen, and that might show that there are multiple cracks.

An impact fracture can also occur which happens when the denture is dropped. That might break the teeth or the acrylic base. If there are metal clasps, these can also become damaged. They should not go into the patient’s mouth in that case. The good news is that denture repair is easy from a dentist.

Getting them fixed quickly

When dentures are thin or worn, they can break more easily. If the dentures have an uneven bite, there can be more stress on the partial or full denture. That might make them break in one spot. The more that a patient wears them like this, the more likely the dentures will break. If the denture has worn teeth, the chewing forces may be poorly distributed. That can also cause damage to the bone and gums in the area.

Repairing the dentures

Part of repairing the dentures might involve relining them. The bones and gums under the dentures can change over time. That means that the areas often shrink. Patients may not realize that the dentures do not fit properly until it is too late.

The good news is that the dentist can add some more material to improve its fit. That is known as basing or relining it. This can be done in the dentist’s office as long as a larger fix is not needed. No matter what it needs to have done, the dentist should always evaluate it.

A denture is often made from acrylic resin. The nice thing about it is that it is highly durable and is aesthetically pleasing. Often, the dentist can add some extra acrylic to the denture to reinforce it again. That can bond to the broken or fractured area to make it stronger again. If necessary, the dentist can add more teeth to the area.

Visit a dentist for denture repair

If your dentures are broken, you should handle them carefully. These can easily slip out of your hands and break more. You should have a towel under them while you are cleaning them. If you are in doubt, it is a good idea to see your dentist. It does not take long to have the dentures repaired professionally.

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