Nylon dentures: flexible and soft

Removable dentures are represented by structures that are fixed on the gums not with glue, but with the help of special clasps. Such dentures are made when the patient has lost one tooth unit or, most often, several. Most of the current designs are made from modern acrylic plastic. This material is durable and retains both color and shape for a long time.

Do I need to remove dentures at night?

Why it may be necessary to remove a prosthesis

If we discuss modern prostheses, then it is not at all necessary to take them off every night. Orthopedists recommend removing them if you feel a burning sensation on the mucous membranes or dryness in the oral cavity. It also happens that a rash appears on the body. But these cases are rare and allergic in nature. If it occurs, you need to go to the doctor to eliminate the causes of this pathological situation.

You don't have to take your dentures off every night

Another point why a patient may need to remove dentures at night is his own fears. A certain percentage of people are quite suspicious of their own health and the manipulations that doctors perform with it. Removable dentures are an innovation in their lifestyle, they need to get used to them, realize that they now replace missing teeth. A person may be afraid that the prosthesis will fall out of place in a dream, that it could be injured. Some prosthetic owners even worry that they will be able to swallow a small prosthesis (although this is very problematic).

The orthopedist will explain to the patient how to care for the prosthesis and how to store it.

Of course, a doctor can dispel such fears. If the patient trusts his orthopedist, and he, in turn, explained to the person everything about the use of prostheses, worries will disappear on their own. But if the person himself decides that it is safer for him to remove the prosthesis at night, then he may well do so.

Should I take my dentures off at night?

Modern dentures do not have to be removed from the mouth while sleeping. The most important thing is to learn how to remove, put on and store them correctly. To perform the procedure correctly, you can practice making movements in front of a mirror. In the future, your hands will achieve automaticity and you will perform professional manipulations with the prosthesis quickly and correctly.

It is necessary to remove dentures if:

• An unpleasant burning sensation is felt in the mucous membrane.
• Feels very dry in the mouth.
• There is a rash or other unsightly appearance on the body and mouth.

How to store dentures at night

Previous rubber prostheses, which were used before modern acrylic structures, had to be removed every night. And they left them overnight in a regular glass of water. Today, with prosthetics, things are a little different. Only at the initial stage of construction a humid environment is required, no more than one and a half months. Acrylic plastic takes on its best appearance when exposed to air, which is explained by the passage of monomers.

The logic is simple: the human mouth already has a humid environment, which means that dentures can be worn in the mouth, removing them only occasionally. And they need to be stored not in glasses, but in convenient containers. In some cases, dentures may be wrapped in cotton cloth.

Container for dentures

If you are going to take out your dentures before going to bed, you need to follow simple instructions.

• Acrylic dentures

How to properly remove dentures at night:

• the structures are removed and washed thoroughly with boiled water (but not running!);
• The prosthesis can be cleaned with a special liquid with an antiseptic effect, as well as with a brush;
• place the structure in a special solution: this composition destroys bacteria that have accumulated during the day, and also removes the remnants of the fixing cream.

Korega tablets for cleaning dentures

About once a year, dentures should be professionally cleaned at a dental clinic. Immediately after installing the structure, ask the doctor how to properly clean them, where to get the composition and storage container, and how often to come for preventive appointments. The doctor is obliged to provide you with comprehensive information.

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Recommendations for using prostheses

To avoid negative cases with dentures, you need to follow the following recommendations:

1. For the best experience with removable dentures, in the first days after installation, it is better to remove them.
2. Be sure to carry out a hygiene procedure before going to bed. That is, the denture must be thoroughly cleaned of food debris, rinsed and returned back to the oral cavity or left overnight in a prepared container.
3. The following number of hygiene procedures is recommended. Minimum number: once a day before bedtime. Maximum number: every time after a meal.
4. It is allowed to leave the denture in the oral cavity overnight only after a hygienic procedure.
5. If the patient wants to take a break from the prosthesis, it is better to simply remove it at night.
6. A patient with dentures should not eat sticky foods. You also need to avoid overly solid foods. Such products may damage the device.
7. During the entire period of adaptation (a couple of weeks), you need to eat well-chopped food. In this case, portions should be small. After the habituation process is completed, you can switch to normal nutrition.
8. The prosthesis can be adjusted. This is especially important if a foreign device rubs the gums and causes severe discomfort.

Consequences of insufficient denture care

Dental removable structures require constant care. If you neglect it, you can face a whole list of problems. Therefore, from the very first day of using dentures, you need to follow the rules of care.

Possible consequences of insufficient denture care:

• repulsive odor emanating from dentures;
• carious destruction of native teeth;
• ulcers and erosions on the mucous membrane;
• inflammatory process on the gums;
• change in taste sensations for the worse;
• aesthetic defects of removable structures.

Dentures require mandatory cleaning and care

You should definitely seek help from specialists so that they can return your dentures to their previous appearance with professional cleaning. This will extend the life of the dentures. As a rule, all modern clinics carry out such cleaning.

Cleaning the prosthesis

Modern methods of cleaning dentures

Ultrasonic bath High-quality care of removable dentures can be successfully carried out using special special ultrasonic baths. These baths not only allow you to thoroughly clean the denture, but also ensure that there is no tartar or pigment plaque on it, and therefore there will be no unpleasant odor from the denture.

Such a device for cleaning dentures can be successfully used for non-contact cleaning and disinfection of objects for any other purpose: children's things (for example, pacifiers, bottles, precious metals, etc.).

How to get used to dentures faster

The problem of leaving the denture overnight or removing it usually occurs among those who are not fully accustomed to such teeth. At the same time, the person himself must show some effort; addiction requires the involvement of the owner of the prosthesis in this adaptation period.

How to get used to removable dentures

• Clasp dentures

Although not often, it happens that at first a new design can cause vomiting. There is no need to panic and remove the prosthesis: breathe deeply, drink plenty of fluids. Sucking mints will help relieve the urge.

Advantages of a clasp denture with locks

Clasp dentures with locks have a number of undeniable advantages compared to other removable dentures.

Mainly, the clasp denture ensures the correct distribution of chewing loads on the supporting teeth, and also contributes to the preservation of teeth during periodontal disease, which causes loose teeth. Relying only on the outer teeth, the clasp denture, thanks to its excellent fixation due to the locks, redistributes the pressure exerted on it to all healthy teeth. This means that wearing this prosthesis helps to preserve other teeth, even if they are not in contact with the structure itself, since it restores the natural structure of the jaw.

The superiority of this fastening system over the clasp system is not only in external aesthetics, but also in the fact that the prosthesis does not touch the tooth enamel when installing or removing it. In addition, the place where the parts of the lock meet does not touch the gum in any way and does not put pressure on it.

Apart from some exceptions, all clasp dentures are made on a metal base, which is an openwork structure of fine workmanship. The special alloy, unlike plastic analogues, does not affect diction or taste sensations in any way. The arch base of the denture does not require the presence of a palatal support plate (in the case of a maxillary denture), which can cause a gag reflex in some people.

Also, the metal frame has increased strength, which is the reason for the long service life of the clasp prosthesis. Unlike nylon or plastic analogues, which become unusable after just two years of use, clasp can last from 5 to 7 years with proper care.

How common is denture intolerance?

There is a small percentage of patients who still cannot get used to removable structures. If the person himself follows all the instructions for successful adaptation, but the discomfort does not go away, this indicates intolerance to the prostheses. Usually, in this case, the prosthesis gets in the way, is perceived as a hindrance in the mouth, rubs the gums, spoils pronunciation, and makes it impossible to eat without feeling uncomfortable.

Sometimes intolerance to dentures occurs

Oddly enough, the dentist is a bad helper in such a situation. In most such cases, we are talking about psychological intolerance. Some internal attitudes prevent a person from accepting a prosthesis. It is logical to assume that you need to see a psychologist. This practice exists, and it is quite successful.

Nylon prostheses as an alternative to acrylic analogues

The choice of nylon as a material for removable dentures is due to two main reasons.

1. Acrylic is an allergen in some cases, while nylon has no residual monomer and is a completely biocompatible material.
2. Nylon dentures are the most adequate replacement for clasp dentures when the patient is allergic to metal.

However, in rare cases, nylon dentures can still cause undesirable reactions, which manifest themselves in the form of irritation of the gums under the denture and swelling of the mucous membrane. Sometimes experts note the formation of an extraneous bite in patients.

How to reduce pain symptoms when wearing a prosthesis

At first, a person may feel some pain while chewing. This is explained by the unusual load; over time, such sensations should go away. The gums, a certain area of ​​which was without teeth for some time, “forgot” this condition with a full row of teeth, so it can be uncomfortable. Some patients say that they feel as if the denture is pressing on their gums.

Some patients claim that the denture puts pressure on the gums

To remove these negative feelings, give up solid food for the first month - food should be as soft and comfortable as possible. Solid foods are allowed only as you get used to the dentures.

You will have to give up solid food for a while

It is necessary to monitor the condition of the mucous membrane: any damage, even the slightest, should be prevented. They are fraught with an inflammatory process that will interfere with the use of prostheses. Prolonged pain during the use of prostheses is explained by only two reasons: hypersensitivity of the patient’s mucous membrane or an incorrectly made prosthesis, the size of which did not suit the patient.

It is important to observe the mucous membrane, noting the appearance of discomfort, pain

To ease the condition of your gums in the first days of adaptation, you can do self-massage. Using fingers treated with an antiseptic, you need to stroke the gum itself in a circular motion. There is only one movement - from the healthy gum area to the inflamed side. When the stroking becomes as comfortable as possible, the pressure can be increased.

Gum massage

Adaptation to prostheses is the work of the patient, his own efforts. Follow all instructions, do not remove the prosthesis too often, remember that you can sleep in it without any precautions. Read about rinsing after tooth extraction for gum healing on our website.

Reasons for uncomfortable fit of dentures

After installing the dentures, the doctor warns that the patient may experience discomfort or even mild pain for a certain period.
This is due to the fact that with a long absence of teeth, the articulatory apparatus, chewing and facial muscles have time to adapt to this, and restoration of the dentition becomes unusual. Mechanisms developed to ensure more or less clear diction, “holding” facial expressions, etc. turn out to be unnecessary. But reverse adaptation occurs quite quickly. Within 2-3 weeks, all skills lost during the absence of teeth return. Pain during getting used to dentures, if it is moderate and does not intensify, develops for the same reason as discomfort and also goes away on its own.

But you should pay attention to the following signs that may indicate improper production of the prosthesis:

• irritated or inflamed areas are often or constantly present on the gum mucosa;
• the dentures are “imprinted” on the mucous membrane of the cheeks, and this phenomenon does not go away after 3-5 weeks;
• cases of stomatitis have become more frequent;
• unpleasant odor;
• pain and discomfort do not go away and even intensify;
• dentures do not fit well and often fall out of the mouth;
• It is inconvenient to chew even soft food with dentures.

If at least one point is relevant to you, you should contact your orthopedic dentist to correct the prosthesis or make a new design.

But often discomfort and pain are the result of improperly wearing dentures or improperly caring for them.

Kinds

Depending on the number of teeth being restored, there are:

• Complete denture An orthopedic design for the entire dentition in the form of nylon gum and artificial teeth attached to it. Fixed in the mouth due to the effect of suction to the gums.
• Partial denture The same design as a complete denture, only less extended. It is fixed to the supporting teeth using clasps (hooks) covering the tooth at the base.
• For 1-2 teeth Used in an aesthetically significant area, placed in the area of ​​the defect in the space between adjacent teeth, secured to them using clasps matched to the color of the gums.

Our task is to make a comfortable prosthesis

Regardless of the design of the prosthesis, it is important that it fits securely, does not fall out during conversation, and is comfortable to use. We always strive to do the job perfectly so that a person can fully use their new teeth.

Levin Dmitry Valerievich Chief physician and founder of the Doctor Levin center