Losing teeth is something that nobody wants to experience. They are an essential part of our life because they help us eat and talk; since teeth are shown when we smile and laugh, they are also part of our confidence and even happiness. Therefore, when a dental piece misses, we immediately want to replace it: that’s what dentures are for.
How long does it take to get dentures made? In Mexico, just as in any other country, the process is the same. It always depends on your specific case and the expected results. At Dental Clinic Monterrey, we are experts in oral health and provide excellent treatments for everyone. Let’s talk more about dentures.
What are dentures?
Dentures are removable prosthetic replacements for missing teeth. They help the patient by acting as natural teeth, so that they can chew and bite without problem, as well as speak as usual. Dentures can be placed over your gums or attached to other dental pieces.
Generally, dentures are made from acrylic resin and metal, but they can also be made out of plastic. Dentures are always custom-made, and the type you get will depend on the teeth you’re missing; remember that your dentist will guide and tell you the best option for you.
Types of dentures
There are different types of dentures because patients have different needs. Mainly, there are partial dentures and full dentures. Partial dentures, also known as bridges, are the ones used when the patient still has many or a few natural and healthy teeth. Full dentures are used when all the teeth are missing. In this sense, these are the following types of dentures that experts usually recommend:
Immediate dentures
Immediate dentures can be positioned as soon as the remaining teeth are removed. You don’t have to wait to get them: your dentist has to take impressions and measurements in advance, and the dentures will be made before your visit to the dentist. After the teeth removal, your gums and bones take some time to heal, and during this period they will shrink. This causes the dentures to become loose, so they will have to be adjusted several times until you mouth heals completely.
Conventional dentures
Just like the immediate dentures, conventional dentures can only be positioned after the teeth have been removed. However, conventional dentures are placed once your gum tissues have healed. The healing period takes about 8-12 weeks, so while it lasts, patients are without teeth. Nevertheless, once your mouth is ready for placement, your dentures will be definite and there will be no need to adjust them.
In conclusion, the time it takes to get your dentures will totally depend on your case, the types of dentures you want and the clinic you’re going to. At Dental Clinic Monterrey we offer great plans for patients that need dentures. Get to know us so that you can keep smiling!
