Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Fişekçioğlu

Total Partial Prostheses
Total, Complete Dentures (Full Palate)

If the person has lost all the teeth in his mouth, total – full dentures should be made. In recent years, total dentures are no longer the only chance for toothless mouths. Implants placed in the jawbone and dental prostheses prepared with support from them now give patients the feeling of chewing with their own teeth and are often preferred for this reason.

Partial, Partial Prostheses

It is a type of prosthesis (Partial Palate, Partial Denture) that provides attachment to the tooth with metal parts called crochet (hook) made with a combination of special acrylic and metals in partial tooth deficiency.

Precision Attached Prostheses

Another type of prosthesis used in partial tooth deficiency is precision attachment prosthesis. The retention of the prosthesis is not provided by clasps as in partial dentures, but by male and female parts called precision connections. These prostheses are far superior to classical partial dentures in terms of aesthetics, retention and health. There are no metal clasps that spoil the aesthetic appearance of precision-fitted prostheses.

Valplast Department Prosthesis

Valplast prostheses are prostheses with a special structure that do not contain any metal infrastructure and hooks. It eliminates the aesthetic problems that may occur as a result of the appearance of metals. Thanks to its resin, it exhibits a thin and translucent pinkish structure and its reflection of the underlying tissues adds naturalness to the prosthesis. The most important features of Valplast prostheses are that they hold on to the tissues and provide good adhesion in the mouth and do not break as a result of flexibility. Valplast prostheses can be applied in patients with acryl allergy. In the patient who will use both removable prosthesis and want to achieve cosmetic results, the skeleton may not be desired due to the metal hooks of partial prosthesis, and implant treatment will bring extra financial burden to the patient, and in such cases, these prostheses can be applied.

Considerations for the Patient Using a Full or Partial Denture:

• Remove your dentures after every meal and clean their inner and outer surfaces using a toothbrush + soap.
• In denture (denture) cleaning, all kinds of cleaning materials produced for different purposes, such as bleach, dishwashing and laundry detergents, etc. Definitely do not use it. Although these substances deteriorate the structure of the prosthesis, they are also extremely dangerous in terms of general health. You can carefully use tablets or solutions specially produced for denture (denture) cleaning according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• After removing and cleaning your dentures, clean the toothless areas in the mouth with a soft toothbrush or gauze. If you have some teeth in your mouth, make sure to clean them with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
• If the food residues around and on the inner surface of the clasps in partial dentures are not cleaned, they will damage the teeth. It should be cleaned after every meal.
• When you remove your dentures, be sure to keep them in a container filled with water. Under the control of your dentists, you or someone else should never do/have you or someone else carry out operations such as abrasion or additional repair on your prosthesis. If you have any problems with your prosthesis, contact your dentist immediately.
• Go to your dentist for a regular check-up once a month. These controls will help prevent future problems.
• Do not forget that your prostheses also have a lifespan and must be renewed at least every two to five years. Otherwise, the adaptation of your prosthesis to the changing tissues will deteriorate and it will be difficult to use.