The adhesive denture base is attached to the gum with some type of glue and can be complete or partial. Due to the low durability of the adhesives, the adhesive artificial tooth has little strength and after some time it is separated from the gum and needs to be re-installed.

Features of adhesive dentures

Adhesive artificial teeth have special features. Some of these features are positive and others are negative, and you should be aware of them before choosing this method to replace lost teeth. Among the features of this tooth are the following: - Reasonable price - Missing tooth filling - Improves appearance when talking and laughing - Possibility of easy and fast reconstruction - Preventing gum sores while chewing food - Prevent facial depression - Not very high durability and strength - Need to adjust again after a few months - Prone to the accumulation of bacteria and fungi - Not having a natural appearance - Inability to chew hard foods with them ### **What are the advantages of adhesive dentures?** Adhesive artificial teeth have various advantages, and this makes many people prefer to use this method to replace their missing teeth. Among the advantages of this method are the following: **Simple and fast manufacturing process:** Adhesive dentures have a simple and fast manufacturing process and can be manufactured and installed in a short period of time, sometimes in a few days. **Reasonable price:** The price of adhesive artificial teeth is more reasonable than other methods of replacing lost teeth. This issue makes people go for this method to reduce costs. **More stability inside the mouth:** Because the adhesive denture is attached to the gum with glue, it is more stable than the removable denture. **Easier adjustment and modification:** If an adhesive denture needs to be resized or readjusted, it is usually done in an easier and less expensive way. **No need for complex surgery:** Unlike methods such as implants, there is no need for surgery or implanting a base in the jawbone to place an adhesive artificial tooth. This helps people who have weak jawbones or gums to use this method. **Improving the performance of chewing and speaking:** This type of prosthesis, due to sticking inside the gums, makes chewing and speaking more natural and increases people's self-confidence. **Preventing facial deformity:** By replacing the lost teeth, the adhesive denture removes the depression of the face in the tooth area and improves the appearance of the person. ### **Disadvantages of adhesive dentures** In addition to its advantages, adhesive dentures also have disadvantages, including the following: **Less durable than other dental prosthesis methods** Compared to some methods such as implants, adhesive dentures have a shorter lifespan and may need to be replaced or readjusted after a few years. **Possibility of jaw bone loss** Since this artificial tooth is placed on the gum and causes direct pressure on it, it may cause the jawbone to give way after a few years. **limited adhesion** Adhesive denture adhesive may weaken over time and require repair or replacement. This problem can cause the denture to loosen or fall out. **Possibility of inflammation and gum irritation** In some people, the adhesive or the prosthesis itself may cause inflammation of the gums or ulcers in the mouth. This problem is seen more often when the adhesive denture is not installed correctly or inappropriate materials are used to make it. **Continuous care and cleaning required** Since denture adhesive can cause the accumulation of bacteria and food particles under the prosthesis, constant care and cleaning of this tooth is very important. **less beauty** Even though the adhesive denture has a suitable design; But compared to methods such as implants, it does not look natural, and this issue can be unpleasant for some people. **Possibility of change in matching teeth with gums** Over time, the gums and jaw bone change shape. This problem can cause the adhesive denture to not fit properly on the gums and necessitate a readjustment.