Denture adhesive cream
General
Making a Full denture is tedious and requires experience and great skill from both the practitioner and the dental technician. In general, the aim should be that the new prosthesis through the thin film of saliva between the Mucous membrane and Prosthetic base, as well as through muscle strength. Often, however, this is not entirely possible. Bid here Denture adhesive creams additional Stop and safety, especially when talking, laughing and eating.
Especially in the first acclimatization phase Adhesive creams can help, as this is often associated with a certain uncertainty, especially during conversations.
But the wearing comfort of actually correctly fitting prostheses can be increased by using prosthetic creams, irritation and pressure points are reduced.
The prosthesis is no longer properly seated
Sometimes even a previously perfectly fitting prosthesis no longer holds properly, this can have a wide variety of causes. Which includes:
- Ridge atrophy (age-related degradation of the Jawbone)
- Broken prosthesis
- incorrectly designed denture margins
- insufficient adaptation of the prosthesis to the Chewing and facial muscles
- decreased saliva flow
Another problem can also be the lack of acceptance of the foreign body in the mouth which can lead to a permanent feeling of "not sticking".
In these cases, many patients resort to it Denture adhesives - Creams, powders, pastes, strips or liquids are possible. This increases the so-called adhesive forces.
Patients especially like to use denture adhesive creams.
How does a denture adhesive cream work?
Usually one is liable prosthesis through the natural saliva film between the mucous membrane and the prosthesis. This can be compared to the picture of two glass plates that are stuck together by a layer of water.
Especially in the Lower jaw However, it may be more difficult to get the prosthesis to adhere because here Chewing and tongue muscles apply.
Adhesives usually contain as Active ingredient methyl cellulose and have an immediate and a long-acting component.
In the Denture adhesive cream is through the Moisture in the mouth the cream in one elastic membrane transformed, which gives the prosthesis a stronger hold. Also get through the adhesive cream less food remains under the prosthesis.
Application of the denture adhesive cream
The prosthesis should be used before insertion cleaned and again dried well become. The denture adhesive cream is used in small portions (Strands or small dots) applied, this should enough distance to the edge be respected.
The prosthesis should now pressed firmly so that the denture adhesive cream can spread well and also reach the edges. If some of the adhesive cream oozes over the edge, too much of it has been used. The best hold is achieved when one bites for a few minutes after insertion and also refrained from eating or drinking. This measure is recommended, even if the effect starts immediately.
Most of the time you can do it with one small amount A denture adhesive cream can achieve the desired effect, so you should only use a small amount, especially at the beginning, with little experience.The adhesive cream should also be applied sparingly, as excessive concentration can impair the flow of saliva or the taste sensation.
The denture adhesive cream should ideally be one A quarter of an hour before a meal are applied, so an optimal hold can be guaranteed during the meal.
The Effect lasts up to 16 hours on, but is depends on various factors. These include eating and drinking habits, the individual shape of the palate, the fit of the prosthesis and the flow of saliva. A single application in the morning should be enough for a whole day.
Removal of a prosthesis attached with adhesive cream
The mouth should be with warm water or one Mouthwash be rinsed out. The removal of the Lower jaw prosthesis is usually a little easier than that Maxillary prosthesis. By pulling and shaking the Lower jaw prosthesis remove. in the upper jaw will the thumb on the front row of teeth placed and then pressed on top-outside.
Cleaning the prosthesis
The prosthesis is true made of plastic manufactured and can't get tooth decaybut she should cleaned mornings and evenings anyway become. Prosthesis wearers should also Present to the dentist regularly, at least once a year.
Just like on your own teeth, you can Bacteria and food particles deposit on the prosthesis, the Favor residues of the denture adhesive cream this process in addition. This allows a unpleasant bad breath and Inflammation of the gums arise. For cleaning should only special detergents be used. The remnants of the adhesive can with a soft toothbrush, lukewarm water and suitable toothpaste remove.
Denture adhesive creams for partial dentures
Partial dentures usually stick over Brackets, Attachments or Telescopes. A means that conveys further liability is therefore usually not necessary. However, the Pressure ratios on the jaw can be very different in individual places, so that a denture adhesive cream den Increase wearing comfort and the Pressure better can distribute. Here, too, of course Prevents food residues from penetrating through the adhesive cream.
Other denture adhesives
Other forms of denture adhesive are: powder, Pastes, liquids, Adhesive pads and strips.
If the prosthesis is due to Dry mouth holds bad, it is advisable to have one powder to use. In contrast to the denture adhesive cream, the denture should not be dried off after cleaning, but the powder should be sprinkled into the recess of the still wet denture.
If the adhesive has not been prescribed by the dentist, it should only be used until the next dentist appointment. The dentist can often stop the Dentures by the Grinding in the teeth or by the so-called Relining improve. When relining, additional plastic is applied to the prosthesis base in those places where the prosthesis bed has changed or deteriorated.
