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Removable dentures in Dhahran

A complete or partial removable denture, made to the measure of the mouth and tried in before it is finished, with oral and dental surgeon Dr. Ziyad Abdulkarim and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah.

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An illustrated complete upper and lower removable denture with pink gum-coloured bases and white teeth, the two halves slightly apart, on a pale beige background

In short

Removable dentures are custom-made replacements for some or all of the missing teeth in a jaw, taken out and cleaned every day. Dr. Binyahya Dental Clinic in Hajer District, Dhahran, provides them complete, resting on the gums, or partial, supported by the remaining teeth, with Dr. Ziyad Abdulkarim, an oral and dental surgeon with about 20 years of experience, and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah, with more than 2,000 prosthetic cases.

Losing teeth brings more than a change in the look of a smile. The patient chews less easily, some sounds may be harder to pronounce, and the lips and cheeks lose part of the support they had from inside. Over the years the remaining teeth then tilt towards the gaps or drift into them, and the bite changes. Replacing missing teeth is therefore part of treatment, not a cosmetic procedure alone.

A removable denture is a replacement made to the measure of the mouth, taken out for cleaning and put back. A complete denture replaces every tooth in a jaw and rests on the gums and the jawbone; a partial replaces some of them and is supported by the teeth that remain, usually held by clasps. Both are built from precise impressions of the jaws, and both need a period of getting used to for eating and speaking.

A denture is not the only way to replace what has been lost: fixed crowns and bridges, and immediate implants, are all carried out at the clinic. Each option has its limits. A removable denture needs no surgery and can replace many teeth at once, while a bridge or an implant is steadier but requires sound neighbouring teeth, or enough bone and a surgical procedure. The dentist decides which option suits the case after the examination and X-ray, according to the number of missing teeth, the condition of the neighbouring teeth, the jawbone and the patient’s general health.

This work is carried out by Dr. Ziyad Abdulkarim, an oral and dental surgeon with about 20 years of experience whose dental prostheses exceed 10,000, and by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah, who has worked in preventive and restorative dentistry for about 15 years and has more than 2,000 prosthetic cases.

The clinic reception with a dark-wood desk and cream walls
The clinic reception with a dark-wood desk and cream walls

Dentures

Treatment at the clinic

The denture is tried in before it is finished

The teeth are set up on a trial base and the denture is tried in the mouth before it is finished, so the bite, the fullness of the lips, the clarity of speech and the shape and shade of the teeth are all reviewed. Altering any of them at that stage is easier than after the denture has been made.

The work is carried out by an oral and dental surgeon

Dr. Ziyad Abdulkarim, an oral and dental surgeon with about 20 years of experience, whose dental prostheses exceed 10,000, works alongside Dr. Mohammed Abdullah, with about 15 years of experience and more than 2,000 prosthetic cases.

Removable and fixed compared before the decision

The clinic provides fixed crowns and bridges as well as immediate implants, so all three options are put to the patient after the examination and X-ray, with the advantages and the limits of each.

Panoramic X-ray before the denture is designed

Digital panoramic X-rays are taken at the clinic itself, so the dentist can assess the remaining roots, the jawbone and the teeth a partial denture will rest on.

Treating the remaining teeth first

Many cases need decay or gum inflammation treated before the denture, or a tooth that cannot be kept removed, followed by a period of healing. That is carried out at the same clinic, within one plan.

Denture stability followed up after fitting

The jawbone and gums keep changing after teeth are lost, so a denture can loosen or begin to press on one spot. This is followed at check-up visits, and the denture is adjusted or its base relined before that spot becomes sore.

When is this treatment advised?

  • All the teeth are missing in the upper jaw, the lower jaw or both.
  • Several teeth are missing in different parts of the jaw, with healthy teeth left that could support a partial denture.
  • A replacement without surgery is preferred, or implants do not suit the patient’s health or jawbone.
  • Gaps make food hard to chew or certain sounds hard to pronounce.
  • The remaining teeth are tilting or drifting into the gaps and the bite is changing.
  • An old denture has become loose or causes sore spots, because the gums and bone change shape over time.
  • A temporary replacement is needed during a longer treatment plan, such as while implants heal before the final restoration.
  • In every case it is the dentist who decides, after the examination and X-ray, which kind of replacement suits the patient: removable or fixed.

Treatment steps

  1. 1

    Examination and X-ray

    The dentist checks the remaining teeth, the gums and the bite, using the clinic’s digital panoramic X-ray. Any decay, gum inflammation or tooth that needs extraction is usually treated first, with time allowed for healing before the denture.

  2. 2

    Choosing the type of replacement

    The dentist explains the options that suit the case, removable or fixed, the advantages and limits of each, the expected number of visits and the cost, and the plan is agreed before anything starts.

  3. 3

    Impressions and bite records

    Precise impressions of both jaws are taken, sometimes repeated in a custom tray for finer detail, and the relationship between the upper and lower jaw and the height of the bite are recorded.

  4. 4

    Choosing the shape and shade of the teeth

    The shape, size and shade of the denture teeth are chosen to suit the patient’s features, age and remaining natural teeth, and they are then set up on a trial base.

  5. 5

    Try-in before the denture is finished

    The denture is tried in the mouth before it is finished, to check the bite, the appearance, the clarity of speech and the fullness of the lips. Adjustments can still be made at this stage.

  6. 6

    Fitting and follow-up

    The denture is fitted with instructions on inserting, removing and cleaning it, and early follow-up visits are arranged to ease any pressure spot or sore area during the period of getting used to it.

Who performs this treatment

Illustrative placeholder photo — Dr. Ziyad AbdulkarimDr. Ziyad AbdulkarimOral & dental surgeonYears of experience: About 20 yearsView profileIllustrative placeholder photo — Dr. Mohammed AbdullahDr. Mohammed AbdullahPreventive & restorative dentistry — root canalsYears of experience: About 15 yearsView profile

Aftercare instructions

  • Take the denture out and clean it after meals and before bed with a denture brush and water or a denture cleaner; avoid ordinary toothpaste, which can scratch the surface.
  • Clean it over a basin of water or a folded towel, because a denture breaks easily if it lands on a hard surface.
  • Take it out at night unless your dentist advises otherwise, and keep it moist in cool water or a soaking solution; never use hot water, which can distort its shape.
  • Start with soft food cut into small pieces, chew on both sides at once, and read aloud for a few minutes a day until speech feels normal again.
  • Clean the gums, tongue, palate and remaining teeth every day, since a partial denture depends on healthy supporting teeth.
  • Small sore spots in the first days are expected, but do not leave a painful spot untreated: book an adjustment, and never file or alter the denture yourself.
  • Do not use glue or home repair kits if the denture cracks or a tooth comes off it; bring it to the clinic so the dentist can assess whether it can be repaired.
  • Keep up regular check-ups: the gums and bone change over the years, so a denture that once fitted well can loosen and may need adjusting, relining or remaking. Contact the clinic on 0538588580 if soreness continues or an ulcer does not heal within two weeks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a complete and a partial denture?

A complete denture replaces all the teeth in a jaw and rests on the gums and jawbone, while a partial replaces some teeth and is supported by the ones that remain, usually held by clasps. A partial therefore needs sound supporting teeth and healthy gums; if they are not sound, they are treated first, or the kind of replacement changes altogether.

What types of removable denture are there, and what are they made of?

Removable dentures differ in how many teeth they replace and in what they are made from: a complete denture replaces a whole jaw, a partial replaces some teeth. Denture bases are usually acrylic, while a partial may be built on a metal framework, thinner and stronger, or made from a flexible material. The dentist decides which suits the case after the examination, according to how many teeth are missing and the condition of the gums, bone and supporting teeth.

How long does it take to get used to a removable denture?

Most people need a few weeks to get used to eating and speaking with a denture, and it varies from person to person. In the first days a patient may notice a full feeling in the mouth, extra saliva or small sore spots, and some sounds may need practice. It helps to start with soft food in small pieces, to chew on both sides at once, and to read aloud for a few minutes a day. Pressure spots are eased at follow-up visits, and should not be left until the gum becomes sore.

Should a denture be worn overnight?

It is usually advised to take a denture out at night so the gums can rest and are less likely to become inflamed, unless the dentist advises otherwise in a particular case. Overnight it is kept moist in cool water or a soaking solution so it does not dry out or change shape, and hot water is never used. The denture, the gums and the tongue are then cleaned before it is put back in the morning.

Which is more suitable: a denture, an implant or a fixed bridge?

It depends on how many teeth are missing, the state of the neighbouring teeth, the jawbone, general health and the patient’s own preference. A denture needs no surgery, replaces many teeth at once and comes out for cleaning; a fixed bridge rests on prepared neighbouring teeth; an implant is placed in the jawbone and needs enough bone and a surgical procedure. The clinic provides all three, so the comparison between them is put to the patient after the examination and X-ray.

A denture has become loose or is causing sore spots: what should be done?

The clinic should be seen, and the denture should not be adjusted or glued at home. Over the years the gums and jawbone change, so a denture can become less stable or press on one spot and make it sore. The dentist then assesses what it needs: a small adjustment, a reline of the base, a repair to a crack, or a new denture. Gluing or filing it at home can change the shape it was made to, increasing the pressure on the gum instead of relieving it.

How long does a removable denture last?

There is no fixed lifespan for a removable denture; it varies from person to person. It is affected by daily care, by the way the gums and jawbone change after teeth are lost, and by bite strength and chewing habits. Many dentures need relining or adjusting over time to sit firmly again; that is part of the normal course of one and does not mean the denture has failed.

Are removable dentures suitable for older patients?

Yes, a removable denture is a common choice for older patients because it needs no surgery and can be adjusted as the gums and bone change. Easing the pressure spots after fitting takes short repeat visits, and there is an accessible parking space in front of the clinic entrance. It is important to tell the dentist about chronic conditions, medicines and any dry mouth, since these affect how comfortable and stable a denture is; dry mouth alone can reduce how well a complete denture holds.

How much does a removable denture cost?

The cost is determined after an examination; contact us on 0538588580. It depends on the type of denture, complete or partial, how many teeth it replaces, and whether the remaining teeth need treatment first, such as fillings or an extraction. The expected number of visits is given with the plan, because a denture is built in stages rather than in a single appointment.

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