Information about Removable Dentures
Some of adults between 65 and 74 of age have lost all of their teeth; many more have partial tooth loss. Besides having a negative impact on an individual's self-image, missing teeth can also lead to nutritional problems, and even systemic health disorders. Removable dentures are one solution to the problem of missing teeth, a time-tested method that's dependable and economical. Whether they're full or partial, dentures consist of a gum-colored base made of plastic resin, on which the hard prosthetic teeth are set. The base fits snugly atop the remaining alveolar (bone) ridge that formerly held the natural teeth, and is held on primarily by the suctioning effect of its close fit. There are several different t...