If a child loses his/her permanent tooth
due to an accident, his/her dentist needs to fabricate a temporary
denture for him/her.
To
improve aesthetics by filling the gap left by the missing
tooth. To wait until the child's jawbones are fully developed
(around 20 years old) to insert a permanent denture/bridge/implant.
Plastic and stainless steel wires.
Impressions of the teeth are taken, and the occlusion is recorded
The temporary denture is fabricated in the dental laboratory
The temporary denture is fitted
After fitting a temporary denture, extra attention should be paid to the oral hygiene in order to prevent dental caries and periodontal disease.
Thoroughly clean the denture and teeth every morning and before bed at night.
When the temporary denture is not worn, it must be soaked in plain water.
If severe discomfort is felt when wearing the temporary denture, you must bring your child to the dentist immediately.