The best dentures - types, what they are, photos, reviews of removable and fixed dentures

Choice according to indications and budget

The best dentures are those that are indicated for the patient. Generally speaking, the most modern designs will be those based on implants. However, there are two very important points here: implantation has a number of limitations and is considered an expensive procedure (especially if we are talking about complete dental restoration). In this case, other designs come to the rescue, which are also designed to restore functionality and aesthetics. Before we start talking about the different systems in more detail, we need to make some distinctions so that you don't get confused.

All dentures are usually divided into several types. First of all, the number of teeth being replaced is taken into account: this criterion implies the installation of a partial or complete denture. According to the method of removing the structure from the oral cavity, removable and conditionally removable dentures are distinguished. Which ones are better - read on.

Which denture is best for missing teeth?

Previously, patients who, for one reason or another, were unable to have implants installed, had to put up with rather uncomfortable prostheses made of hard plastic. Today there are modern designs on the market that cause virtually no inconvenience to their owner. Many are also looking for the best removable dentures for the upper jaw, since it is when restoring teeth in the upper jaw that good fixation of the structure is especially important so that the denture does not fall out in the most unexpected cases. Installation of a high-quality fixed (conditionally removable) complete denture is not complete without implantation.

Bridge prosthesis on implants

When several teeth are missing in a row, implant-supported dentures are the ideal choice. As a rule, 2 implants are implanted, on which a prosthesis is subsequently installed, simulating the crown part of the tooth.

Classic bridges

Fixed structures that replace a fragment of the dentition and are installed on adjacent ground teeth. The most modern dental bridges are usually made of ceramic and look more aesthetically pleasing than their metal counterparts.

Butterfly prosthesis

So named because of its shape, which resembles the wings of insects. Allows you to replace several missing teeth. A plastic butterfly prosthesis imitates the crown of a tooth and part of the palate, attached to adjacent teeth using clasps. Application is justified as a temporary measure.

Clasp and plate dentures

The best dentures of this type are considered to be structures made of nylon and acrylic, imitating part of the dentition on both sides of the jaw. These are so-called laminar dentures. There are designs with metal arches (clasp dentures), which are less beneficial from the point of view of aesthetics and possible allergic reactions.

Complete denture on implants with bar fixation

It is considered the best option for a complete denture on implants, since the load is distributed most correctly and high stability of the entire structure is achieved.

Complete denture on implants with ball-shaped fixation

A spherical abutment is installed on each implanted implant, which is secured to the prosthesis using special locks. It is also considered an excellent option, but is slightly inferior to beam structures in terms of reliability.

Removable denture on mini-implants

Mini-implants are also implanted into the bone, so the volume of bone tissue is just as important here as when installing standard implants. In this case, only removable structures are suitable for prosthetics, since mini-implants are used as a temporary option and cannot bear a more serious load.

Removable complete denture

Removable complete dentures completely model the jaw and palate. Today there are many models on the market, but the most modern are acrylic and nylon prostheses of the new generation.

Reviews of Moscow dentists

Advantages

I have never had such problems with dentistry in my life; I turned to Aesthetic Classic Dent.” If I had known earlier that the reviews were fake, everything would have been different. My story leaves much to be desired... I came to Aesthetic Classic Dent to get an implant. There was no definite agreement on the placement of the other 2 implants. Everything happened spontaneously - the doctor simply placed them. Well, okay - 3 implants, let it be as it happened. Next - pain for 3 months in 1 implant... Every 5 days I go to the clinic like going to work. Doctor - everything is ok... Be patient... Almost 3 months. On painkillers... I bought an expensive laser device to be treated at home... And so I came to the clinic every 4 days to use a cheap one. After 3 months of torment, when I simply said to my face that the implant was wobbly, the doctor deigned to take a look and simply pulled it out with his fingers. What happened next was worse! The doctor filed down the upper row of teeth and put small crowns on the remaining 2 implants, as a result of which the jaw dropped and the bite completely changed, and then problems with the TMJ and naturally with health began... I won’t list it... A lot of research, doctors, in order to find out the cause - incorrect prosthetics... I tried to ask a doctor for advice, to which I received the answer - the teeth are closing (you can chew), and then ignore... Stay away from this clinic! Don’t believe the reviews...Now I’m spending millions and a lot of nerves to fix Shmatov K.V.’s mistake.

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Which material is better and will last longer?

The material from which the prosthesis is made has the greatest impact on wearing comfort, and this is especially true for removable systems. If no errors were made during the manufacture of the structure itself, but the prosthesis still causes significant discomfort, then the problem is most likely due to the poor quality of the material. Of course, no such system can provide 100% convenience (especially at the adaptation stage), but modern materials make it possible to achieve very high performance. So, what qualities should the best materials for dentures have:

Hypoallergenic.
Many people are allergic to plastic and acrylic.
"Friendly" to gums.
If the denture rubs your gums too much, wearing it will be a complete pain.
Color fastness.
Immunity to staining and environmental influences.
Acceptable strength.
Despite the fact that a removable denture rarely lasts more than 5–6 years, the structure should not be overly fragile.

If we talk about specific brands of removable dentures, the best acrylic denture is considered to be Acry-Free (“Acry-Free”) made from acrylic-free plastic: it is very comfortable, does not shrink when worn, does not stain and does not cause allergies. The best nylon dentures at the moment are the Quattro Ti brand. However, “Quadrotti” has restrictions on its use: to install them, one of the jaws must have several healthy teeth, however, like other clasp-type dentures. As for non-removable systems, metal-free structures are increasingly being used, which look more aesthetically pleasing and do not cause allergies, but are also less durable.

How much do the best dentures cost?

Construction type	Price
Crowns	From 12,000 rubles for metal ceramics to 40,000 for zirconium crowns
Veneers	20,000 – 25,000 rubles per unit
Partial denture on implants	From 70,000 rubles
Classic bridge	On average 8,000 – 15,000 rubles
Complete denture on implants	150,000 – 600,000 rubles for one jaw. Depends on the number and brand of implants implanted.
Butterfly prosthesis	From 4,000 rubles depending on the material
Plate dentures	From 20,000 rubles. 30,000 – 35,000 rubles for Quadrotti prostheses
Removable complete denture	On average 35,000 rubles for a full Acry Free prosthesis
Removable denture on mini-implants	100,000–120,000 rubles for one jaw

Types of removable dentures

Clasp

Clasp dentures are a metal semicircle on which a plastic gum bed is soldered. Crowns made of solid ceramics are inserted into the artificial gum in places where it is necessary to fill the missing teeth. In turn, clasp dentures are divided into several categories depending on the method of their attachment to existing teeth in the oral cavity - clasp, with locks/attachments, and the most complex method - with telescopic crowns.

The advantages of clasp removable prosthetics include strength, the possibility of repair and restoration, the ability of a rigid metal arch to transfer the load to all parts of the bone, and therefore slow down its atrophy in the area of the alveolar process. More details

Flexible

Soft prostheses are orthopedic products that do not have a rigid base. They are made from nylon or plastic by heat treating these materials. The main advantage of a soft prosthesis is its amazing aesthetics: the gum base is made of elastic, translucent material that completely merges with the gum. The most popular and effective removable dentures are Quattro Ti and Acry free. Such prosthetics are the choice of patients with allergies to metals, acrylic resins, and chronic gum disease. More details

Plate dentures

Lamellar removable dentures are a low-cost prosthetic option that allows you to restore any number of units in a row inexpensively and relatively quickly. Structurally, the product consists of an acrylic base into which plastic crowns are inserted. Among the disadvantages are the likelihood of developing an allergy to the free monomer in the acrylic mixture, the impossibility of repair, and long-term addiction.

In most cases, such prostheses are used as a temporary solution, for example, in the postoperative period - after a sinus lift or the first phase of classical implantation. More details

Removable dentures on implants

Removable dentures on implants - titanium dental rods are implanted into the bone tissue, osseointegrate, turning into substitutes for natural dental roots. After engraftment, any types of removable dentures can be effectively installed on such roots - ceramic, metal-ceramic, zirconium, etc. The orthopedic product is attached to the base of the implant, which makes the removable denture conditionally removable. This is the choice of those who want a solution of the highest quality, for the long term and to save themselves from the need to take out dentures every day for hygiene. More details

Installation of removable dentures	price
Clasp prosthesis on hooks (clasp) The price includes: all work and materials for the manufacture of the prosthesis, primary correction	40,000 rub.
Clasp prosthesis with locks (attachments) The price includes: all work and materials for the manufacture of the prosthesis, primary correction	70,000 rub.
Splinting clasp prosthesis The price includes: all work and materials for the manufacture of the prosthesis, primary correction	55,000 rub.
Partial nylon removable denture The price includes: all work and materials for the manufacture of the prosthesis, primary correction	40,000 rub.
Clasp prosthesis MK for 1 jaw The price includes: all work and materials for the manufacture of the prosthesis, primary correction	75,000 rub.
Complete soft removable denture Akrifri for 1 jaw The price includes: all work and materials for the manufacture of the prosthesis, primary correction	47,000 rub.
Complete soft removable Quadrotti denture for 1 jaw The price includes: all work and materials for the manufacture of the prosthesis, primary correction	64,500 rub.
Full or partial acrylic removable denture for 1 jaw The price includes: all work and materials for the manufacture of the prosthesis, primary correction	29,000 rub.
Protective mouth guard for bruxism for 1 jaw	6,500 rub.