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The Advantages of Solid Porcelain Dentures

Dentures are false teeth that allow an individual to speak and chew food naturally, which they normally would not be able to because of missing teeth. Both full and partial dentures are considered to be bridges. Dentures are made from a variety of materials. For those considering porcelain dentures, it's important to understand their advantages.

  1. Similar to Real Teeth

    • Porcelain dentures are composed of porcelain, ceramic or a glass-like material. They have a translucent look similar to real teeth and are the closest man-made dental material to real teeth. The user will be able to adapt more quickly to porcelain dentures because they have the feel of real teeth, making them feel less foreign in the mouth.

    Long-lasting

    • Porcelain dentures are strong and durable and highly resistant to wear and tear. Though these dentures can wear down other teeth if the denture becomes rough, they tend to last longer than other denture choices. When the dentures are made, the heat process used to create them produces an extremely hard denture, which also accounts for its longevity. It's important to take good care of the dentures and to visit the dentist regularly.

    Color-Matching

    • One of the main advantages of a porcelain denture is that it can be color matched to the other teeth in the mouth. Though it might be tempting to have new bright white teeth, it's best to match porcelain dentures to your other teeth so the dentures will look natural.

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