Acri Free prostheses: characteristics, types, advantages, disadvantages, care, adaptation, care

With the complete or partial absence of teeth, negative changes occur in the oral cavity. With insufficient chewing load, the bone tissue becomes thinner and the dentition shifts. Food is difficult to chew, so problems with the digestive system may occur. To avoid bad consequences, you can install removable prosthesis Akri-Freewhich has many advantages. It is important for patients to know how Acry Free dentures work and learn how to properly care for them in order to prolong their service life.

What are Acri-Free prostheses?

The Acri-Free design consists of several parts:

• a translucent base that completely imitates gums, which looks natural and natural;
• dentoalveolar clasp for fixing the Akri Free prosthesis;
• artificial teeth, which are made of ceramic or plastic, do not contain metals.

The Akri-Free prosthesis is fixed on the natural supporting teeth with hooks, which are located at the base of the structure.
Therefore, during a conversation he is completely invisible. If the Akri Free prosthesis replaces the entire dentition, it is attached only to the gums, tightly adjacent to the mucous membrane. There is no need to use special creams for fixation - the denture will not fall out when talking or eating. It is attached to the palate by suction if there is a complete absence of teeth or with the help of clasps if it replaces several bone formations.

Why you shouldn’t make Quadrotti prostheses –

If you are missing only a few teeth, and you do not want to grind down adjacent teeth for crowns or install dental implants, the Quadrotti prosthesis is a completely normal prosthetic option.
But if you are missing almost half of your teeth (or more), we cannot in good conscience recommend this prosthetic option to you. In order for you to understand the reasons for this, we will compare Quadrotti prostheses with clasp prostheses with clasp fixation. The clasps in such clasp dentures are made of metal; they are called support-retaining, because they are capable of not only fixing the prosthesis to the supporting teeth, but also transferring the chewing load from the prosthesis to the supporting teeth. If the clasps in the prosthesis do not perform a supporting function, then the entire chewing load falls exclusively on the tissues of the prosthetic bed, i.e. gum (24stoma.ru). Thanks to the supporting clasps of the clasp denture, up to approximately 35-45% of the chewing load is distributed from the denture to the supporting teeth, which significantly increases the chewing efficiency of the denture.

If we are talking about Quadrotti prostheses (or nylon prostheses), then they do not have rigid supporting clasps. Their clasps perform only a retaining function, which means 100% of the chewing load will go to the tissues of the prosthetic bed. This has its consequences. Firstly, you will not be able to chew hard food with such a prosthesis, because... it will simply hurt you (and it will be more painful the more missing teeth such a prosthesis replaces). Secondly, because the load goes only to the gums - you will get severe atrophy of the bone tissue under the prosthesis, and if you eventually decide to have dental implantation, this will be possible only after preliminary bone grafting.

Degree of fixation on abutment teeth:

Well, there is one more point, which indicates that Quadrotti’s prostheses cannot in any case be called clasp prostheses of the new generation. Clasp dentures, thanks to rigid support-retaining clasps, have excellent fixation on the supporting teeth. According to research, the clasps of Quadrotti prostheses fix the prosthesis approximately 2.7 times worse (than metal clasps made of cobalt-chromium alloy of clasp dentures can do).

This is confirmed by the study (“Effect of acetyl resin retentive arms on the retentive force of circumferential clasps: An in vitro study” 2011, authors Érica Miranda de Torres, Iane Inarde de Siqueira Damasceno and others). The authors of the study make an unambiguous conclusion that if the clasps in a removable denture are even partially made of polyacetal (polyoxymethylene), this immediately significantly worsens the fixation of the removable denture in the oral cavity. All of the above suggests that this option for prosthetics is definitely not suitable for those patients who are going to chew something harder with such a prosthesis than soups, salads and cereals.

Types of Acry prostheses

Akri-Free dental structures are divided into the following types:

• Full. Necessary for the loss of the entire dentition on the jaw. In this case, artificial teeth are mounted into the body material. The prosthesis is fixed to the gums or palate.
• Partial. Suitable for people who have lost more than 4 consecutive teeth. It is fixed with clasps to the remaining natural teeth and does not require special grinding of the teeth, as when installing other types of dentures.
• Microprosthesis. Used if you need to replace 1-3 missing teeth. Attached with clasps to adjacent healthy teeth, without additional processing.

Which Acri-Free design to choose for prosthetics is determined by the dentist after studying the clinical picture.

Important! Akri Free dentures are more rigid than other designs, so a person can chew solid food without problems.

How to properly clean removable dentures?

To clean plaque from a denture, it must be removed from the mouth. The denture is cleaned with a toothbrush or other convenient brush. For good cleaning of dentures, ordinary soap is best suited.

Removable dentures must be cleaned according to certain rules. First, we clean the denture from the outside (from the side of the artificial teeth). After that, be sure to thoroughly clean the inner string (on the side that is adjacent to your gums). Cleaning the inside of the denture is often not given due importance.

Afterwards, the prosthesis is washed well with soap and water.

You should also rinse your mouth thoroughly. And only after this the prosthesis can be put on again.

What are the advantages of the Acry Free denture over other dental devices?

Among other types of prostheses, Akri-Free is distinguished by its lightweight and hypoallergenic design. For example, the frame of a clasp denture is made of metal, to which you may be allergic. In addition, this prosthesis requires the support of a large number of teeth, and if it breaks, repair is impossible.

Nylon ones have a beautiful aesthetic appearance, but are short-lived and are used as a temporary device before prosthetics. In addition, a nylon prosthesis becomes rough and changes color within 1-2 years after the start of use. And this affects the natural appearance. Removable dentures made of nylon quickly deform and stretch, which reduces the chewing load on the jaw. Akri-Free prostheses do not have such disadvantages, however, they have elasticity and flexibility, like products made from nylon.

Acrylics contain cheap plastics that provoke allergies; they have an unsightly appearance due to metal clasps that are visible on the teeth. In addition, they cover the palate, and this affects taste and temperature sensations, and diction is impaired. Akri-Free prostheses are free of these disadvantages, almost do not shrink during use and are the best option. The products are quite light due to the absence of metal and do not create additional stress on the gum tissue.

feature of the Acri-Free material

What is a Quadrotti prosthesis?

We have already said above that the Quadrotti clasp prosthesis actually has nothing to do with clasp prostheses. Quadrotti dentures are made from the material “Dental-D”, which is nothing more than polyoxymethylene (polyacetal), and in even simpler terms, it is a thermoplastic monomer-free plastic. And, accordingly, these prostheses are in fact much closer to nylon than to clasp ones.

The fact is that the “Dental-D” material, based on polyoxymethylene, belongs to the “thermoplastic” class materials. For example, the material “Valplast” (USA), from which nylon dentures are made, also belongs to thermoplastics. In addition, for the manufacture of the frame of removable dentures, Quadrotti, an Italian company of the same name, has developed a special thermal injection system for monomer-free plastic casting.

The thermal injection system for monomer-free casting of polyoxymethylene prostheses is quite expensive, which immediately affects the cost of the prostheses. The minimum price for 1 removable Quadrotti prosthesis starts from 50,000 rubles, and on average will be from 60,000 to 70,000 rubles. This is about 2-3 times more expensive than dentures made of acrylic plastic, and about 30% more expensive compared to clasp dentures with clasp fixation.

What Quadrotti prostheses look like: video

Key properties of Quadrotti prostheses –

• good aesthetics, because the clasps of the prosthesis will not be noticeable against the background of the supporting teeth (the “Dental-D” material has 10 white color options - for the frame and retaining clasps, as well as 3 color options for artificial pink gums),
• the prosthesis has a small degree of elasticity,
• the volume of the base of Quadrotti prostheses is much smaller - in comparison with acrylic prostheses, and slightly smaller - in comparison with nylon prostheses,
• the strength of a prosthesis made of polyoxymethylene is 15 times higher (compared to prostheses made of acrylic plastic), and if you accidentally drop such a prosthesis, it will definitely not break,
• high maintainability (you can break a prosthesis, for example, if you bend it 90 degrees); if this somehow happens, the prosthesis can be easily repaired,
• long service life - about 7 years,
• high degree of biocompatibility (the absence of a monomer makes the prosthesis safe for patients with allergies to acrylic plastic prostheses; biocompatibility is confirmed by the ISO 10993 standard “Evaluation of the biological effects of medical devices”),
• dentures have low hygroscopicity, which means they do not absorb odors and are not stained with food dyes,
• In addition, the prosthesis is lightweight, which guarantees quick adaptation.

Important: thus, you may get the impression that Quadrotti removable dentures are much more attractive than clasp dentures (we do not consider nylon dentures, since this is one of the worst types of removable dentures in principle). From an aesthetic point of view, Quadrotti prostheses really outperform clasp prostheses, but in functional terms, the situation is quite the opposite. And then we will tell you why we do not recommend Quadrotti prostheses to most of our patients.

Indications and contraindications for prosthetics

Acri-Free removable dentures are necessary if the patient has problems such as:

• absence of teeth - one or more, total adentia on one or both jaws;
• sensitivity of the gums, when it is impossible to install implants or another type of prosthesis;
• allergy to metal elements;
• impossibility of implantation;
• periodontal disease or periodontitis, characterized by loosening and loss of teeth, as well as increased tone of the masticatory muscles;
• Bruxism, characterized by the habit of grinding teeth during sleep due to excessive clenching of the jaws.

Since these prostheses are hypoallergenic, they can be used in children or the elderly.

Acri-Free removable dentures should be abandoned if you have a history of epilepsy.
During an attack, the prosthesis may become dislodged, which can be life-threatening. Also, dentists do not recommend installing a structure for caries, open wounds on the mucous membrane or inflammatory processes, such as stomatitis. In these cases, the contraindications are temporary and installation of a removable denture with Acrylic resins is possible after complex treatment and filling of problem teeth. Important! Thanks to the strong and reliable installation, dentists allow patients who work in hazardous industries or play sports to wear them.

Material characteristics

Acri-free dentures are made from hypoallergenic acrylic resin. Its advantages are high hardening speed and non-toxicity.

The material is unique in that it is of natural origin . Thanks to its translucency, the design remains invisible even with a wide smile. A soft pink dye imitating healthy gums gives an aesthetic appearance.

The material differs from similar substitutes in its thinness and lightness, which ensures comfortable use of the prosthesis and allows it to be adjusted after a long period of wear.

The properties of acrylic resin are well suited for people with sensitive and weak gums.

What are the advantages of Acry dentures?

Among the main advantages of removable dentures from Acri-Free are the following:

• softness and lightness - these qualities make the denture convenient and comfortable to wear;
• absence of allergic reactions to components (however, it is worth taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient);
• possibility of correction and repair in case of breakdown or damage;
• fixation during bruxism is much stronger compared to other types of dentures;
• resistance to saliva, thanks to the Acrylic resins in the material, the Acri-Free prosthesis does not lose its natural shade;
• aesthetics, Akri-Free dentures have a natural appearance, and this has a positive effect on the psychological state;
• smoothness of the structure, this prevents a large accumulation of plaque and food debris, and therefore reduces the risk of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity;
• the load on bone tissue during chewing is distributed evenly, all jaw zones are involved in the process;
• non-toxic, Acri-Free materials do not emit harmful substances and do not enter into chemical reactions in the oral cavity;
• strength, Acre F 711 material is almost impossible to break;
• splinting effect if there is slight tooth mobility;
• addiction, this process takes 2-14 days, especially if you leave the denture in the mouth at night, and during the day say tongue twisters and eat fairly solid food, a little pain is allowed in the first days;
• no deformation, so the chewing load is well distributed, and neighboring teeth and gums are not injured.

Among the disadvantages is the overlap of the palate, if it is necessary to replace a large number of bone formations on both jaws with Acri-Free prostheses. Therefore, Akri prostheses can cause a gag reflex and distortion of the taste of food.

Important! According to dentists, to quickly get used to acrylic-free Acry dentures, you can suck on regular lozenges.

Manufacturing of Acry prostheses

Flaws

It is worth mentioning the disadvantages of Acri-free, since at the beginning of its release on the market, orthopedic dentists pinned their hopes on it, but some of them were not justified in practice. Among the shortcomings patients noticed:

1. Fragility. Many people note the appearance of cracks even with very careful use. Breakages in thin places are common. For example, partial dentures often chip near the attachments.
2. Susceptibility of acrylic resin to chemical compounds in medications. When exposed to them, it becomes cloudy, losing its beautiful appearance. Doctors recommend removing the structure when taking medications.
3. Relatively long adaptation period after the first use . Of course, compared to plastic, acrylic resin is a little softer. This has a positive effect on uniform pressure exerted on the jaw bones, but, on the other hand, it lengthens the period of adaptation.
4. Destructive effect on bone tissue. This occurs due to reduced stress on the jaw when chewing food. But this negative characteristic applies to all removable dentures.

Manufacturing of Acry dentures and installation steps

Monomer-free acrylic thermoplastic is used to make the prosthesis. The Acry Free prosthetic process consists of three stages: preparation, production and installation. Each of them has its own characteristics.

Preparation for prosthetics

The period takes from 1 day to 1 month. At this stage, manipulations are carried out, such as:

• Inspection. The dentist examines the oral cavity, assessing the scale of the work.
• Diagnostics. Various pathologies are identified. In some cases, additional procedures may be necessary, for example, a panoramic x-ray of the upper or lower jaw.
• Treatment. This may include filling, removal of tartar, removal of remnants of destroyed bone formations, treatment of supporting bone formations.

Depending on the clinical picture, the actual preparation time may increase.

Prosthetics

The entire process may take up to 14 days, and the patient needs to visit the orthopedic dentist 2-3 times. At this stage the following is performed:

• Jaw impression. Special dental trays are used to take impressions. The materials used are polysiloxane, silicone elastomer, fast-curing alginate, A- or C-silicone, and vinylpolyxyloxane mass. The finished impression is sent to the dental laboratory.
• Fitting. The template made from the impression is tried on by the patient. At this stage, all defects are eliminated, the prosthesis is adjusted exactly to the gum. If the prosthesis fits perfectly on the gum, the template is sent to the laboratory by a dental technician. The shape of the crown part and its shade are also selected.
• Manufacturing of the Akri prosthesis. In the manufacture of removable dentures Akri-Free with Acrylic resins, the injection pressing method is used. The material is heated to 270 degrees Celsius and injected under high pressure into a hermetically sealed mold. This manufacturing method allows you to make a prosthesis that perfectly follows the shape of the alveolar ridge and fits tightly to the mucosa.

Then crowns are installed on the structure, the shade of which is pre-selected by the dentist.

Installation

The finished removable or partial removable denture Akri-Free undergoes control fitting. If the patient feels discomfort, the prosthesis is returned to the dental technician for revision to eliminate the deficiencies. The prosthesis is processed and polished. After this, the final fitting is performed, and the dentist gives recommendations on the use and care of the prosthesis.

Manufacturing

To avoid getting a fake, you should know how Acri Free is made. To make dentures, an impression is taken, as in other types of prosthetics. The design takes about two weeks to complete.

The cost of the product varies depending on its type, but in any case, quality construction cannot be cheap. If it is a full prosthesis, then its price will be much higher than a microprosthesis. The full cost, as well as the size of the prosthesis, is determined by a specialist during a detailed examination.

Nylon dentures are an excellent alternative for people with allergic reactions to metal structures or if several teeth are missing. They, unlike other prostheses, are soft and elastic, which is an advantage if they are installed and cared for correctly, as well as with regular visits to the doctor.

Using Akri Free helps you not to change your usual lifestyle. Thanks to the lightness of the materials contained in the prosthesis, Acri Free is easy to install in the oral cavity. At the same time, they are fixed securely.

Installation is carried out in several stages:

• Pulpation of the oral cavity is performed.
• An impression is taken.
• The dentist makes a custom tray using hard material.
• An individual spoon is being fitted.
• A plaster cast is made.
• A template with rollers is produced.
• The dentist determines where the central part of the jaw lies, selects the desired shapes of teeth, and their color scheme.
• Plastering is carried out and teeth are installed in the model.
• Fitting is carried out.
• The product is duplicated, but with silicone materials.
• A duplicate model is made from plaster.
• The teeth are installed in a duplicate of the product.
• The teeth are carefully adjusted.
• Pressing is carried out.
• The prosthesis is removed, processed and polished.
• After this, it is placed in the oral cavity and fixed.
• The patient receives recommendations on how to use the structure.

How much the work of a master technician costs depends on the type of prosthesis being produced. The cost varies depending on whether you need a full or partial denture.

What determines the cost of Akri dentures?

The price of Akri-Free dentures depends on several factors. This is the professionalism of the doctor and the status of the clinic. Also, the price may be affected by its distance from large cities. Prices are lower in provincial clinics. The price also includes impression and auxiliary materials (sanitary napkins, dental retractor, suture material, if bone formation needs to be removed and the gum sutured before prosthetics) and the prosthesis itself. The design belongs to a fairly expensive segment.

The patient also faces additional costs if sanitation of the oral cavity, treatment or removal of bone formation, or radiography are required. In some cases, a 3D model of the future denture can be made. In general, the price is influenced by the type of prosthesis and fixation (partial or complete) and the scale of work. In addition, many clinics offer promotions and discounts, so you can order artificial teeth cheaper.

Removable prosthetics without palate

Acry Free is a removable prosthesis developed by the Israeli company.
Its base is made of a special type of plastic - thermoplastic acrylic. It is 10 times stronger than ordinary plastic. A denture made from it is not damaged even with intense chewing. In addition, it does not contain the toxic monomer methyl methacrylate, a resin to which patients are often allergic. On the website Stom-Firms.ru, read when the Acry Free prosthesis is indicated, how it is installed and how much the service costs in dental centers in St. Petersburg.

Breakdown and repair

Acri-Free prostheses do not protect against bone tissue atrophy, although they significantly slow down the process. Over time, the gum tissue and bone sag a little, the attachments weaken and the denture needs regular adjustment. Among the most common failures, chips occur when a particle of the crown material breaks off. This causes discomfort because the uneven edges constantly injure the surrounding soft tissue. Cracks in the enamel of artificial teeth often occur. At first they are almost invisible, but later such a crown can be completely destroyed.

This happens when the patient uses the structure carelessly, the prosthesis falls, or attempts to independently adjust or repair the artificial jaw. Also causes of breakdowns are:

• load on a removable denture exceeding permissible standards;
• loss of supporting bone formation, as a result of which the prosthesis may become deformed;
• failure to comply with the conditions for installing a prosthesis in the oral cavity;
• ignoring the rules of care.

However, prostheses made from Acri-Free material are easy to repair. The Akry Free base is quite strong and elastic; restorations require a crown. Most often, cleaning and polishing of the crown part is performed. Therefore, repairs do not take much time.

Repairing dentures at home is prohibited. In specialized clinics and laboratories, dental adhesives and resins are used for restoration, which are safe in contact with tissues and do not provoke inflammation. Household adhesives that patients use to repair their prosthesis are toxic and can cause poisoning. In addition, independent repairs lead to changes in the shape of the structure. Subsequently, discomfort, inflammation and rubbing of the gums, changes in the bite, and loosening of the supporting bone formations appear. Therefore, Akri-Free dentures should only be repaired by a qualified dental technician who has the necessary tools at hand.

Important! The Akri-Free prosthesis is 10 times more resistant to breakage compared to other removable dentures.

Advantages

The prosthesis has a number of advantages:

1. It can be used by people with various gum diseases .
2. Acrylic resin does not cause allergies .
3. None of the synthetic materials contain toxic substances . The manufacturer made sure that there is no irritation left on the mucous membrane after use.
4. There is no pain while eating , as it is securely fastened.
5. The spread of bacteria in the oral cavity is prevented by the dense internal structure of acrylic resin.
6. High-strength substances allow it to serve for more than 5 years with proper care.
7. When using prosthetics, you will not need to grind your own teeth .
8. Acrylic resin does not shrink and does not absorb dyes . This allows patients not to worry about the condition of the structure and makes it easier to care for.
9. In addition to fastening with clasps, Acri-free is fixed by suction to part of the palate. No glue, gel or special cream is required .
10. Manufacturing and installation takes place in a short time .
11. Due to the natural pink shade and individual selection of the color of dental crowns, it is invisible to prying eyes .
12. Acre-free, unlike dental products made from nylon, has a lower cost and better properties.
13. No need to take it off at night.

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Service life and care instructions

With proper care, the service life of Acri-Free prostheses is 5-7 years. If you do not pay attention to hygiene, bad breath appears, irritation and redness of the gums appear, artificial crowns darken, losing their aesthetic appearance. Plaque accumulates on the structure, which becomes an ideal environment for the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms. To make a removable denture last longer, you should care for it in the following way:

• Cleansing. The denture should be cleaned daily, morning and evening, and after each meal. Since the surface is smooth, it is enough to rinse it with regular running water. Do not clean with abrasive pastes or tooth powder. As a result, the surface becomes rough and service life decreases. Before installation, the mouth should be rinsed with mouthwash.
• Brush. A soft toothbrush or a regular cotton swab is suitable for cleaning. There are special brushes that have soft bristles. This is important because dentures have fragile clasps that, if not cleaned correctly, lose flexibility and can break.
• Pills. Effervescent soluble products are suitable mainly with the ActivPlus formula, which generates active oxygen. The method allows you to clean hard-to-reach places, remove plaque and bacteria.
• Ultrasonic washing. It is a small container. After placing the prosthesis in it, ultrasonic waves act on the surface, removing all contaminants.
• Gel. Suitable for deep cleansing of persistent pigmentation, nicotine, coffee, red wine. The product is applied to a special brush and cleans the denture within 1-2 minutes.

If a removable denture is removed from the mouth, it should be stored in a special container, which will protect the device from damage and extend its service life. The Akri-Free dental structure must be removed or installed over a soft surface. This way it won't break if accidentally dropped. It should also be kept away from children, animals, and heating appliances.

Fixed structures require professional cleaning by a specialist. You also need to visit the dental clinic 1-2 times a year for prevention.

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Proper care

Despite the fact that Acry-Free does not require special care, its service life depends on this, therefore, in addition to standard daily cleaning with a brush and paste, a number of additional measures must be carried out:

• When cleaning with paste, you must use a product with a minimum amount of abrasive . The brush should not be too hard . This can lead to the formation of microscratches into which microbes will become clogged;
• it is necessary to treat Acri-Free daily antibacterial solution
• At least once a week, the structure must be soaked for several hours in a concentrated aseptic solution. This way the material is deeply cleaned;
• It is additionally recommended to use an irrigator , which, with a strong pressure of liquid, can wash out bacteria from the micropores of the product;
• Do not expose the prosthesis to direct sunlight and high temperatures, for example, treatment with boiling water . This will lead to a change in the structure of the material and deformation of the product;
• The prosthesis must be stored in a special closed container in which particles of dirt and dust do not penetrate.

Types of dentures for the upper jaw in the absence of all teeth

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Dentures for the upper jaw are made from various materials: acrylic, nylon, or combined versions. For example, the base can be acrylic, and artificial teeth can be made of ceramics. According to the method of fastening, two types of structures are distinguished: plate-type with a vacuum suction effect and cover-type - on standard or micro-implants. The level of comfort when using the products, as well as the service life, depend on these parameters.

Complete removable acrylic denture

The most popular option are devices made from acrylic material. The covering structures are durable, resistant to chewing loads, and unpretentious in maintenance and use. The manufacture of such a product does not require the use of complex technologies or special equipment, so the price remains quite affordable.

The device can be used for 3-5 years. Often the products are used as a temporary denture for the period while the implants take root in the upper jaw.

Nylon dentures for the upper jaw

About 15 years ago, an alternative to acrylic products appeared - plate structures made of nylon (also known as silicone prostheses). Their advantages are high flexibility and the absence of components that can provoke allergic reactions.

However, with complete edentia, a nylon denture is not the best option for permanent wear. The material copes worse with the chewing load due to its flexibility. As a result, some parts of the bone tissue atrophy, so the period of use of the prosthesis is much shorter than that of an acrylic product. After about a year of use, the prosthesis dangles quite noticeably in the mouth.

Removable structures on implants

The problem with vacuum fixation of the product on the upper jaw with missing teeth is solved by installing implants. To secure a product without a sky, 3-4 such elements are required. In case of noticeable bone atrophy, microimplants of reduced size are used. Their service life is 2-3 years, and then rejection begins. Traditional pins cost significantly longer.

Removable products for the upper jaw without palate

Patients who have no natural teeth left and a strong gag reflex require a complete plate-shaped denture without a palate. This product can only be installed on implants.

Initially, titanium pins are placed on which the covering structure is fixed. Fixation is carried out using a prosthetic beam inserted into the implants, or attachments - spherical micro-locks attached to the implanted elements. The beam version is more expensive.

Dentures for the upper jaw without palate are orthopedic devices with reduced base sizes. Such products leave the palate open and distribute the chewing load more evenly than classic dentures.

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The advantages of structures of this type are:

1. Absence of nausea associated with the presence of a foreign body in the mouth ;
2. Comfortable operation;
3. High-quality fixation;
4. No increased salivation;
5. Full diction;
6. Possibility of eating any food;
7. Aesthetics;
8. Versatility;
9. Affordable price.

Products without a sky do not need to be removed at night. In addition, they provide a splinting effect, so the prosthesis is also suitable for people suffering from periodontitis. Among the disadvantages of the device, one can note the need for fixation on the supporting teeth.

Features of upper jaw prosthetics

The nuances of installing artificial structures on the upper jaw are related to the peculiarities of its structure:

• There is sufficient space at the top to support the fixture. High-quality fastening of many modern models is ensured by partial or complete capture of the sky;
• In a large area, fixation is always more reliable;
• In partially removable dentures for the upper jaw, the load on the supporting teeth is less than for the lower jaw, which moves to fully crush food;
• The upper dentition is responsible for the appearance of a smile, so increased demands are placed on structures in terms of aesthetics.

Today, there are orthopedic devices that allow you to replace several missing elements or the entire dentition. A prosthesis is chosen taking into account a number of factors: the presence of allergies to certain components, the number of existing natural teeth, and the patient’s financial capabilities.

With partial edentia

If there are several chewing elements left in the row that can be used as a support for fastening the structure, partial dentures are used. It is very important that your own teeth provide an even load when chewing. In such situations, almost all types of prosthetics are suitable, but the optimal solution is considered to be clasp structures or Quadrotti, which do not completely cover the palate.

With complete edentia

If all teeth are missing, there is also a choice of prosthetic devices. In such a situation, only a clasp denture, which requires support in the form of your own teeth, will not work. The Quadrotti system is attached directly to the gums, this is a fairly comfortable option for the patient. To replace the entire dentition, a denture without a palate is used. Constructions made of acrylic and Acry Free can also be used in such cases, but the presence of a bridge on the palate makes them less convenient.

Complete edentia is the absence of absolutely all teeth.

In general, the choice of a removable denture for the upper jaw depends on the clinical situation. Clasp and Quadrotti have the advantage of no overlap in the sky area, but this is a fairly expensive option. If the patient cannot afford such a device, an acrylic device is suitable.

photo of implantation with complete edentia

Prices

Average prices for dentures in private clinics:

• clasp prosthesis - about 13,000 rubles;
• nylon - from 7,000 rubles;
• acrylic - about 5,000 rubles;
• sandwich prosthesis – 40,000 rubles;
• ceramic crown – 15,000 rubles;
• implant – 25,000-50,000 rub.

Which dentures are best?

The most reliable option is implantation. Metal-free crowns are ideal for replacing front teeth, but if you want to save money, then choose metal-ceramics.

Among premium removable structures, clasp dentures occupy the first place. This is a German quality that has no equal.

If you are looking for a dental clinic with affordable prices for prosthetics, we recommend that you look at the list of institutions on our website. Simply select the desired area in the search system.

The best complete removable dentures for the upper jaw

The most comfortable and durable denture when chewing elements are completely absent is the “All on 4” denture. This design involves the implantation of four implants, on which it is fixed. This option is suitable for insufficient maxillary bone tissue. If the bone volume is sufficient, a non-removable bridge-type device is placed, secured to 6-8 pins.

If titanium implants cannot be installed, a plate structure made of acrylic material “on suction cups” is used in prosthetics. Such products do not contain methyl methacrylates.

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How much does a complete removable denture cost for the upper jaw?

Many patients are concerned about the question: how much does an upper jaw denture cost? The cost of such a product depends on:

• Constructions;
• Materials used;
• Mounting method;
• Dental clinic class;
• Medical qualifications;
• Possibility of subsequent repair of the prosthetic device.

There are preferential prosthetics programs for pensioners. For other patients, a prosthesis made of acrylic plate-shaped will cost from 15 thousand rubles, from nylon – from 19 thousand, “All on 4” – from 190 thousand rubles.