No more waiting 2 weeks for impressions to be made! Three major advantages of "all-digital" removable dentures: the color of the crowns is just like real teeth
According to the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare’s “2021-2023 Taiwan Adults and Elderly Oral Health Survey Project Results Report”, the rate of missing teeth tends to increase with age. For overall health, wearing removable dentures is crucial. However, many adults and seniors are worried about being seen wearing dentures, which may lead to social anxiety or social withdrawal, affecting their quality of life. Dr. Wang Baichan of Baili Dental Clinic said that in the past, most of the elders who used removable dentures believed that “it’s good to use”. Nowadays, in addition to the necessary functionality, removable dentures also need to be aesthetically pleasing. With the great leap forward in medical technology and aesthetics, the aesthetics , and stability have been significantly improved, helping the elderly to smile generously while wearing removable dentures.
Advantage 1: Digital VS traditional external risks are reduced and inspections are not resisted!
Dr. Wang Baichan said that the first step in making removable dentures is a full-mouth examination to confirm the patient’s mandibular bite and missing teeth. In the early days, many patients were timid when hearing about full-mouth examination, because the condition of the patient’s mouth needs to be collected and completed through impressions, and the materials need to be put into the patient’s mouth until they are fixed and formed before they can be taken out, which is not acceptable to everyone. The smell emitted by the impression material will, secondly, be affected by the external environment and human factors. If the impression collection is not smooth, the patient may suffer again.
Thanks to the advancement of dental medical equipment, the acceptance of complete dentures has gradually increased. Dr. Wang Baichan gave an example. The birth of the oral scanning machine has greatly shortened the examination time. The improvement of the foreign body sensation in the mouth and the examination time have made many patients very happy. It also helps doctors to be more accurate in formulating diagnosis and treatment plans, creating a win-win relationship between doctors and patients.
Advantage 2: Shortening the production time of removable dentures and improving the fit
Although the professionalism of the dental technician is very important to ensure that the removable dentures can be perfect, digital transmission has shortened the communication time and made the removable dentures more suitable for the patient’s needs. Dr. Wang Baichan mentioned that in the past, if the removable dentures were There is an error between the finished product and the patient’s occlusal surface. It takes more than 2 weeks just to go back and forth. However, during this period, the gums can still continue to recede, and there will also be a window period in the health of the teeth, which is quite disadvantageous for the patient. .
“Now digital is different. We can repair the patient’s ill-fitting dentures with temporary materials to fit the conditions in the mouth, and then directly copy and transmit the file to the dental technician.” Wang Baichan shared that using 3D printing technology Assisted in printing a new set of removable dentures that meet the patient’s needs. This reduces the time and cost of traveling to and from the clinic and greatly improves convenience for the patient.
Advantage 3: The color of digital removable denture crowns is like real teeth!
Dr. Wang Baichan said that in the past, the photos received by dental technicians might only be black and white X-rays of the entire mouth, so it was impossible to determine the color of the natural teeth in the mouth. Therefore, for people who pay attention to beauty, it is unavoidable to wear removable dentures when going out. Psychological rejection has arisen. Now, in addition to the overall color of the oral cavity, the files received by dental technicians can be stained to the point where they can no longer be seen as dentures, so that patients do not have to worry about the state of their oral cavity when going out.
“The price of removable dentures, of course, depends on the overall oral condition, the extent of the missing teeth and the desired aesthetics. Be sure to seek professional evaluation!” Wang Baichan said that although the government has strongly encouraged the use of removable dentures in recent years, there are corresponding Subsidy measures, but from the perspective of overall treatment and long-term oral health, the dentures suitable for each person still have different materials and difficulties. At the same time, professional dentists will handle other oral problems for patients simultaneously. When there is a need to wear removable dentures When doing so, you should discuss with your dentist in detail to understand your own oral adjustments to achieve the best treatment satisfaction.
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