Dentures (also known as dental plates), can be defined as a set of artificial teeth, which are used when a patient has lost real teeth on the mandibular arch, the maxillary arch, or both. Patients can become entirely edentulous (without teeth) due to severe malnutrition, genetic defects such as Dentinogenesis imperfecta, ineffective oral hygiene or trauma. Dentures can help give the edentulous patient better masticatory (chewing) abilities, as well as enhance the esthetic appeal of their lips in specific and their entire face in general. They are most associated with pensioners.
Removable partial dentures are for patients who are missing only some of their teeth on a particular arch. Fixed partial dentures, better known as crowns and bridges, are also for patients missing only some of their teeth, but these are more expensive than removable appliances, and they are contraindicated in certain instances.
Conversely, complete dentures are worn in patients who are missing all their teeth in an arch (i.e the maxillary or mandibular arch).
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American Dental Association - Provides FAQs about dentures.
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College of Denturists of British Columbia - Includes responsibilities, bylaws, newsletters, minutes of meetings, handbook for registrants, and public reports.
Meta Description: [ The College of Denturists regulates denturists in B.C. Our site contains valuable information for the public as well as denturists. ]
Denture Wearers Action Group - Has the goal of educating consumers regarding the difference between dentists and denturists.
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Dentures Quest - Journal follows the decision to obtain dentures and the dental procedures and treatments involved.
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Denturist Association of British Columbia - Information for denture users and patients. Information about denture treatments. List of denturists in British Columbia.
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Denturist Association of Manitoba - Promoting standards of professional ethics for Denturists. Provides a registry by name and location.
Quality Dentistry - Here are answers to common questions about partial dentures.
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