Does the wear of denture base affect oral health?

Denture base wear does affect oral health, the following is a specific analysis of its impact:

First, the risk of abutment decay is increased

When the denture base is worn, the fit between it and the abutment (the natural tooth or implant supported by the denture) may decrease. This causes food debris and bacteria to enter the crevices more easily, providing a breeding ground for bacteria to thrive and increasing the risk of abutment decay. If left untreated, caries can progress to pulpitis or periapical inflammation, causing pain and infection and posing a serious threat to oral health.

Second, poor denture retention

The retention of denture mainly depends on the adsorption force and friction between the base and the mucosa. When the denture base is seriously worn, its thickness will become thin, resulting in a decrease in adsorption force and friction, making the denture easy to loosen or even fall off. This will not only seriously affect the chewing function and reduce the quality of life, but also may cause problems such as oral ulcers and pain due to stimulation and damage to the mucosa of the denture.

Third, poor contact between denture and opposite jaw teeth

Denture base wear may also result in poor contact between the denture and the opposite jaw. This poor contact may be manifested as too large or too small gaps, which affect the mastication efficiency, resulting in inadequate food mastication, and increase the gastrointestinal burden. At the same time, poor contact may also affect the pronunciation function, resulting in dysphonia.

Fourth, oral mucosa injury

After denture base wear, its edges may become sharp, causing irritation and damage to the oral mucosa. This irritation and damage can cause problems such as ulcers and pain in the oral mucosa, and in severe cases may even affect the patient's ability to eat and speak.

Fifth, other potential risks

In addition to the above direct effects, denture base wear may also cause other potential risks. For example, due to poor denture retention, patients may mistakenly swallow the denture when eating or speaking due to the loss of the denture, causing serious consequences such as esophageal damage or suffocation. In addition, long-term wearing of worn dentures may also lead to deterioration of the oral environment and increase the risk of oral diseases.

In conclusion, the wear of denture base has a significant impact on oral health. Therefore, it is recommended that patients regularly go to the dental hospital for inspection and maintenance, and timely replace the denture base with serious wear to ensure oral health and quality of life. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to the correct use and maintenance of dentures, avoid biting hard objects, excessive cleaning and other behaviors, in order to extend the service life of dentures.