Dentures with push button

Another variation to wear a palate-free upper jaw prosthesis are snap fasteners, so-called mini implants. These mini implants are much shorter than normal implants and are also surgically drilled into the jaw. Suitable locators are built into the prosthesis, which lock into the mini-implants with a key-lock principle and thus fix them.However, many dentists prefer these mini-implants as a temporary solution before proper implants are placed to achieve optimal hold. However, it is not unlikely that these mini-implants will provide a life-long restoration if they heal well and are stable.

Dentures without clasps

The only variants to guarantee a maxillary prosthesis without palatal plate and without clasp part is the telescope supported prosthesis with at least 6 teeth or an implant supported prosthesis with 6 implants. Also the combination of both holding elements is clasp-free. The teeth and implants act as “anchors” that support the prosthesis. The prosthesis is supported by the specially ground conical shape of the teeth. This phenomenon is called friction, as the telescopes wedge themselves into the prosthesis with their matching counterparts.

Gag reflex

In most cases the palatal plate is the cause of gagging in upper jaw prostheses. Here the individual sensation is decisive. There are patients who already choke as soon as the posterior palatal area is only touched and have to vomit.

In this group of patients a palate-free upper jaw fitting is essential to tolerate the strong choking sensation. Even if relining cannot be avoided in most cases after at least 1 1/2 years and a denture is not a “real” tooth, it is still very important to clean it daily and thoroughly. Bacteria can still settle in the oral cavity and cause inflammation and an unpleasant odor.

A clean and well-kept denture not only looks better, but also increases its comfort and durability. After each meal it is recommended to rinse the denture under running water, as food residues may have gotten under the denture. Once a day it is advisable to clean the denture thoroughly, being careful not to let it fall out of your hand and possibly break it.

With a special denture toothbrush the denture can now be thoroughly cleaned from all sides to remove food debris and plaque. It is advisable to use special denture toothpaste or everyday toothpaste that has a low abrasive particle content, otherwise the surface of the denture could be roughened. Special cleaning agents in powder or tablet form can be used as a supplement, but they do not replace manual cleaning. In addition, regular check-ups at the dentist are recommended.