Removable Partial Dentures Delhi

Removable partial dentures generally replaces multiple or single teeth where there are still healthy teeth present. A partial denture also serves as a spacer to prevent the living teeth from shifting position. The one pictured above replaces 4 missing teeth, leaving spaces for 7 natural teeth. Two of the natural teeth are clasped with wrought wire clasps which are cured into the structure of the denture base. The pink material of the denture base is hard plastic and the same material used to make complete dentures. The main single advantage to this type of RPD is the cost. Also the new teeth and new denture base can easily be added to an existing treatment RPD. These are frequently fabricated even if the remaining teeth have existing decay or periodontal disease and their prognosis is doubtful. If later in the course of treatment some of the existing natural teeth are extracted for any reason, new false teeth can be added quickly to the partial, maintaining the patient's appearance. Another common and infact more important use of these appliances is as an "immediate partial denture". This means that the appliance can be made before the teeth are removed, and inserted immediately after the extraction of the planned teeth so that the patient is never without teeth. This is of special help when anterior teeth are to be extracted and patient wants to return back to his/her normal routine immediately.

Root canal treatment (also called Endodontics) is needed when the pulp (blood or nerve supply of the tooth) is infected through decay or injury. Once the pulp is destroyed, it can’t heal. The infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth and this may eventually lead to an abscess. If root canal treatment is not carried out, the infection can spread to neighbouring teeth. The aim of the treatment is to remove all infection from the root canal by taking out the infected pulp. Any abscesses which may be present can also be drained at this time. The root canal is then cleaned and shaped in readiness for the filling. This should prevent any further infection. Most dentists and patients prefer to fit the treated tooth with a dental crown which will provide extra protection and strength to the tooth. Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure. It is usually very successful, particularly in front teeth which have one straight root canal. Teeth with two or more root canals, however, can sometimes present a problem due to the natural curvature of the root canal or additional canals branching off the main canals.