The breakage of a removable dental prosthesis or denture is a serious concern that prevents you from being able to maintain normal eating and speaking habits. If your denture breaks in half, it is important that you contact a dentist for a solution as soon as possible so that you can get back to normal. A broken denture not only makes everyday tasks such as chewing, eating, swallowing and speaking difficult, but also, aesthetically, it damages the smile causing insecurities.
Generally, it is the upper dentition that usually suffers the most fractures, although it can also happen to a lower dentition. One of the most serious complications of complete dentures is their fracture. Whatever the circumstances, the denture will need to be repaired quickly.
The type and cause of the breakage will influence whether or not the denture can be repaired. Sometimes the denture can be repaired at the same visit to the dental clinic. If, for example, a piece of the pink acrylic has come loose from the denture or a tooth has cracked, this can be fixed at the same appointment.
The problem occurs when the denture breaks in half. Such cases can only be repaired by a dental technician and need to be sent to the dental laboratory for inspection and repair. Depending on the dental laboratory the clinic works with, the restoration can take from one day to one week.
In case your dental prosthesis breaks, it is crucial that you visit your dentist as soon as possible.. In case you are unable to do so, there are other solutions that are not recommended, but can be carried out when there are no other options left: gluing the prosthesis with super glue. Although it is not typically advised, if there is no other solution available at the moment, make sure to apply the glue only in the cracked areas where the breakage has happened.
It is convenient to use a small brush to apply the glue. It is not advisable to pour it directly from the bottle as it could spill over the rest of the teeth, making it difficult to remove it when you are going to fix it. This type of temporary repair should always be done outside the mouth. It is necessary to keep the pieces together firmly until the glue has set completely.
Many times you cannot control the condition of the denture, but in many cases, a denture breaks because of accidents that could have been avoided. If the denture has fractured because it no longer fits properly, the dentist may recommend relining the denture. If the denture is old and worn, the dentist will probably recommend making a new, better fitting denture. Bone loss is common for all people who wear removable dentures and often increases with time.
An overdenture retained with dental implants is an excellent option to help delay and even prevent bone loss. These custom-made overdentures fit better and provide greater confidence during everyday activities such as eating, drinking and speaking.
It is important to properly take care of your dentures in order to avoid potential problems. Dentures may appear to be very strong, and they are to some extent. However, they do have their limitations and so care must be taken with them. Teeth can loosen and even break from the base if you chew on something very hard with them. In addition, any part of the prosthesis can fracture, chip or break if it is knocked when cleaning it.
To keep dentures in perfect condition we recommend:
To avoid future issues, it is important to realize that prevention is an essential element in preparing for and preventing any type of dental emergencies. All kinds of dentures will wear out in due time, however, they can last much longer if you take proper care of them. Good maintenance of dentures can guarantee that they remain comfortable, functional and natural-looking. Find out more about our dental prosthesis treatments and make an appointment at City Dental Clinic.
