what are dentures made from?
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polymere's and resins
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I was with a friend who just got dentures. She was to make sure she wore them during the day and then to soak them in a cleaning solution at night and NOT wear them. The reason for not wearing them at night is twofold: 1.to allow the bones not to wear down, thus having the denture not fit for over a period of time the bone WILL wear down if there is continual pressure on it; 2. Giving the gums time to "air out" while the denture is being cleaned. The name is placed inside of the denture if you look closely, FYI
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If I understand your question correctly, you are probably talking about a crown made of ceramic or metal.  Metal crowns are made of a gold alloy, and generally last between 15-20 years (this is average and may be longer or shorter depending on how you bite, sex (man or woman) and other lifestyle factors).  A full ceramic crown is more natural looking as it can be stained to match the color of your teeth.  In some cases, these crowns can be made while you wait, using a computer and a specially designed mahcine.  The lifespan of these is much shorter, but the esthetics are far superior.  A compromise (depending on which tooth needs a crown) is what is known as a porcelain fused to metal crown (PFM crown).  This is a metal crown, but has a porcelain facing bonded to it.  This is really the halfway point between a full metal or full ceramic crown.  you get better esthetics than full metal, but not as good as full porcelain. Also, because there still is some porcelain on it, you still run the risk of fracturing the porcelain.  the PFM crown will not wear out the opposing teeth because the occlusal surface (the part that touches the other teeth when you bite together) is made of metal.\n\nRegardless of what you get, all the materials are safe for you.  The question you have to ask is whether you are willing to pay more for an esthetic full ceramic crown, and are you willing to accept the fact that it might not last as long as a less esthetic, full metal crown.  As with any crown, if any part of it breaks, there is no "fixing" it in your mouth. i.e. if you fracture any part of the porcelain, you will either have to live with the ugly fractured crown, or have it replaced- there is no way to "glue" porcelain together.
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Though rare, you may be allergic to your Partial denture material. Options are\n1. Use a different material, such as metal for making the denture\n2. Get a fixed partial Denture (bridge) instead of Removable one.\n3. Perhaps the best option is to get a Dental Implant prosthesis if your case is suitable and you can afford it!!!
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I have five. They are natural looking, natural feeling and function beautifully.  Well worth the cost if you can afford to spend it.   Much better than a bridge, as a bridge will not maintain any bone where the tooth was lost.  Whenever you lose a tooth, the bone resorbs over time.  In fact, it can happen rather quickly depending upon the individual and the location of the lost tooth (upper or lower jaw).  That is why people with dentures need to be refitted over time.  Their dentures start slipping because the jawbone has partly resorbed.  Both bone height and bone width is lost.  The same thing can happen when you have a bridge.  The result is a gap in between the replacement tooth and the gum.  Also, with a bridge, the two opposing teeth have to be "whittled down" (as I call it) and crowned when, often, those teeth are pefectly healthy and intact.  If you're trying to make a choice between and implant and bridge and can afford the implant, it's a no brainer.  Get the implant!  Good luck!
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The price is going to vary depending on what you choose to replace it with.  A flipper, a partial denture, a fixed bridge, a maryland bridge an implant.. many options and the price can vary from a couple of hundred to several thousand.
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There are plenty of dentist in the OKC area that can help you but they are going to want to know, how long you have had each set and if and how long you were able to wear them. If the dentures were made recently, like no longer than a year ago, you should call the dentist that made them and have him/her look at them, there are some doctors that will not adjust newly made dentures if they didn't make them themselves. \n\nLots of times when people have dentures made and they don't fit, they don't wear them and when dentures aren't worn for a long period of time, they will be ill-fitting. Were you keeping your appliances in water? Dentures are made under water and if they are not kept in water they will warp and this will cause them to be ill-fitting.
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Yep. It can be done.\nThere are prostheses (artificial replacements) available for the same and u can get them done from either a Prosthodontist or an Oral Surgeon.
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Amino acids.\n\nOH, I thought you asked what they are made OF. Sorry - Ribosomes!
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hi, i'm the son of a dentist in orlando, florida. and i'm sorry to say, but you might be held responsible for your dentures. now, you didn't give me much information. i'm assuming that by "temporary dentures" it means that the doctor should have your permanent dentures done soon correct? well if so then you need to just wait until they are done. otherwise, you're in trouble. sadly, these things happen. next time be sure to not let what-ever-happened to happen again.\n\nkeep in mind this is all depending on your dentist. some dentists have different rules.
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Ok, I'm not in oral surgery, just basic dentistry.  But, my guess would be that once they cut off the majority of pieces, then they use composite or acrylic burrs to get off most of the glue.  In laymans terms, they will use the drill-like thing to sort of sand it off.  Most likely it will not all come off, but little by little they will get some off at your regular cleanings. BTW, what happened?
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Do you mean implant supported Dentures? \nyou can have your dentures converted in a few visits\n\nContact the ICOI\nInternational Congress of Implantologists\nhttp://www.icoi.org/dentist-find-member-1.htm\n\nTo find an  implantologist near you.
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I wouldn't recommend using snus at all.  It causes cancer!!  I'm sure if you must, I don't see why it would be bad for dentures - you just need to clean them regularly so they don't stain.
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super glue is NOT good for denture's it will cause more damage to them (been there done that cost a lot to get fixed)take them to denture repair place it will be cheaper in the long run
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No, teeth are made of pulp, dentin, and enamel, like others have said.\n\nTo answer the second part of your question that hasn't been properly addressed: nails are made of a hard but flexible substance called keratin, which is also what your hair is made of. It is the same substance that makes up animals' claws (like cats or dogs).
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Take the denture to your dentist so he or she can replace the broken tooth or so it can be sent to a dental lab to be fixed.  Don't try to do it yourself.