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Residents of Jinjeopup·Onamsup can receive suction denture consultations at Digital prime dental clinic
If your long-worn dentures have begun to lift during meals or feel unstable when speaking, it is likely that changes in the gum bone (alveolar bone) are the cause. After tooth loss, the gum bone naturally resorbs and changes shape over time. According to materials from Korea Health Log, when the gum bone deforms in this way, gaps can develop between existing dentures and the gums, leading to looseness and pain.
This looseness is not simply a matter of wear from extended use, but rather a structural problem caused by changes in the gum bone itself. Therefore, it is important to accurately assess the current state of your gum bone first, rather than maintaining a temporary solution with adhesive.
If you are considering suction denture replacement near Nanyangju Jinjeopup·Onamsup, Digital prime dental clinic can confirm the degree of your current denture looseness and gum bone condition, then determine through diagnosis whether suction denture replacement is appropriate or if adjustment through relining (inner surface repair of existing dentures) can address the issue.
Why Existing Dentures Become Loose and How Suction Dentures Solve the Problem
The root cause of denture looseness is the continuous resorption of gum bone. According to related clinical data, the gum bone of denture wearers can reduce by over 0.4mm annually on average, and when this change accumulates, dentures that initially fit well will eventually not fit properly. Neglecting loose dentures not only prevents proper chewing of food, but can also accelerate gum bone resorption and worsen gum inflammation, so caution is necessary.
Suction dentures are designed to address this problem by utilizing the movement of oral muscles and cheek tissue to prevent air from entering the dentures, ensuring retention power. Unlike conventional dentures, a suction effect forms upon wearing, which can reduce situations where dentures lift during eating or conversation.
If loose denture conditions are left untreated for a long time, even when fitting new dentures later, gum bone deformation can become severe, making adaptation more difficult. If you experience discomfort, professional examination is recommended early on.
▪ Dentures frequently lift or move during meals ▪ Pressure or pain is felt in specific areas of the gums ▪ Daily life is inconvenient without denture adhesive ▪ It has been over 5 years since the dentures were fitted
If you fit into any of the above items, now is the time to seek professional diagnosis.
Digital prime dental clinic's Approach to Suction Dentures
At Digital prime dental clinic, the chief dentist, a specialist in prosthodontics, directly provides treatment from diagnosis through completion of digital suction denture prosthetics.
Digital suction dentures are fabricated by precisely milling with a three-dimensional milling machine. Conventional dentures have a limitation where polymerization shrinkage occurs during the material setting process, potentially causing subtle shape deformation in the finished denture. In contrast, the digital method has no such deformation factors and can be fabricated in a form that more closely matches oral cavity data. Additionally, by acquiring precise oral data through 3D scanning used in clinical procedures, the accuracy of customized fabrication is enhanced.
Particularly in the impression-taking stage, functional impressions are obtained by reflecting actual muscle movements that occur in daily life, such as when speaking or yawning. This approach can result in noticeably better fit and comfort during daily activities compared to dentures measured only in static states.
The process proceeds as follows:
▪ Stage 1: Diagnosis of oral condition and gum bone shape ▪ Stage 2: Acquisition of precise oral data through 3D scanning ▪ Stage 3: Functional impression taking (reflecting speech and mastication muscle movement) ▪ Stage 4: Digital suction denture fabrication using three-dimensional milling method ▪ Stage 5: Regular adjustments during adaptation period after insertion
Before Replacing Suction Dentures, Be Sure to Check If You Fall into These Categories
Before fitting new dentures, first check if you fall into the following situations.
▪ Your dentures lift or move every time you eat, making it difficult to chew properly ▪ Repeated pain from chafing or pressure on specific areas of the gums ▪ Using denture adhesive daily or frequently ▪ Over 5 years have passed since your current dentures were fitted ▪ The time you spend without your dentures is gradually increasing
That continued use of loose dentures can accelerate gum inflammation and gum bone deterioration is also confirmed in materials from denture.co.kr. For this reason, having professional examination when discomfort begins can help reduce the burden of future treatment.
Additionally, even when fitting new suction dentures, according to related clinical data, complete adaptation can take an average of 2-4 weeks, and in some cases up to 2-3 months. As recommended by prosthodontics specialists from Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital introduced on Korea Health Log, regularly visiting a dental clinic every 6 months to check adjustment status, even without discomfort, is important for increasing long-term satisfaction. A process of fine-tuning fit through regular adjustment visits at the 1-week, 2-week, and 4-week marks after insertion is necessary.
If you are looking for treatment related to Nanyangju suction dentures, those who searched for Byeolnae suction dentures or Toegyewon suction dentures can also visit conveniently from nearby distances.
If You're Concerned About Suction Dentures Near Jinjeopup·Onam, We'll First Check Your Condition
At Digital prime dental clinic, we will first examine your current gum and denture condition and find the most appropriate direction together with you.
If denture looseness is leading to eating difficulties, now is the time to check the replacement timing. Whether you should replace with suction dentures or adjust and reline your current dentures can be determined after directly examining your oral condition. Before making a weighty decision, simply understanding what stage your current condition is at first makes the direction much clearer. If you are near Jinjeopup·Onamsup, please schedule a consultation and visit us without hesitation—we will examine things step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions Before Getting New Suction Dentures
Q1. My existing dentures have become loose—should I get new dentures right away or should I have them adjusted first?
It depends on the degree of looseness and the extent of gum bone changes. If deformation is not severe, relining or adjustment may be sufficient, and if significant gum bone resorption has progressed, new fabrication may be appropriate. It is best to determine the direction after directly examining your oral condition.
Q2. What is the difference between digital suction dentures and conventional suction dentures?
The biggest difference is the fabrication method. Conventional suction dentures can develop subtle shrinkage deformation during material setting, whereas digital suction dentures are milled three-dimensionally, eliminating this deformation. Because 3D scanning reflects oral data precisely, the accuracy of initial fit can be enhanced.
Q3. How long does it take to adapt to new suction dentures?
According to related clinical data, it typically takes 2-4 weeks on average, and depending on individual oral condition and gum bone shape, up to 2-3 months may be necessary. Fine-tuning the dentures through regular adjustment visits at the 1-week, 2-week, and 4-week marks during the adaptation period affects final satisfaction.
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