overdenture รากฟันเทียมช่วยยึดฟันปลอม
Some patients often say, “Just extract all my teeth. They’re going to break eventually anyway.”
To this, I want to advise patience.
As a dentist, I always look at the overall condition. In some cases, extractions are necessary, and we proceed with them.
However, if there are natural teeth remaining that are still in good condition (and expected to stay healthy in the long term), I always opt to preserve them.
In this example case:
I planned an **overdenture** (a denture supported and retained by dental implants).
Typically, we aim for a minimum of 4 support points for both the upper and lower jaws.
For the upper jaw in this case, the patient had been missing teeth for a very long time, leaving room for only 3 implants.
Fortunately, one remaining natural molar was still strong and stable, which could be used as the fourth support point.
As for the upper canine, it was mobile, and keeping it would have looked aesthetically awkward, so I decided to extract it.
This demonstrates that each dental case and treatment plan is unique.
The number of implants and the approach depend on the individual’s specific situation and needs.