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A complete
or full denture is one which replaces all of the natural teeth in either
the upper or lower jaws. A partial denture fills in the spaces created
by lost or missing teeth and is attached to your natural teeth with metal
clasps or devices called precision attachments.
The base of a denture is called a plate and can be made of either acrylic (plastic)
or metal. The teeth are normally made of acrylic and can be made to match
your natural teeth. This is especially important in the case of partial dentures.
Dentures can be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that little
change in appearance will be noticeable. Modern dentures may even improve
the look of your smile and help fill out the appearance of your face.
Eating will take a little practice. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces.
Chew slowly using both sides of your mouth at the same time to prevent the
denture from moving. As you become more used to your denture, add other foods
until you return to your normal healthy diet.
During the first few days, you may be advised
to wear them for most of the time, including
while you are asleep. After an initial period
of adjustment your dentist may advise that
you remove them before going to bed. This
allows your gums to rest and helps promote
oral health.
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