Denture Overview
Denture Care
Teeth impact how we all look and feel, and this influence remains true for 18% of the US adult population who wear dentures.1
Patients face challenges at all stages of the denture journey and must adapt to a number of different prostheses: partial dentures, immediate dentures following tooth extraction, and full dentures.2,3
Each patient’s experience with dentures will be different. Individual needs surrounding medical concerns, physical and psychological factors, and patient adaptation to dentures can affect how dentures perform.2–6
The Number of Denture Wearers is Increasing7
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The number of adults relying on dentures
Many people rely on some form of denture9
The definition of a “normal mouth” has shifted, and many people in America rely on a combination of both natural teeth and dentures:1
In a study of 497 adults, over 18 years old, the results concluded:
- 33% wear partial dentures
- 31% wear a combination of full and/or partial dentures
- 36% wear a full mandible and maxillary denture
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The ageing population is getting bigger8
According to US Census statistics, the US population is getting older9
By 2060, the US population that is older than 65 years of age will increase to 98 million people9
Read more about Denture Care
Causes and Mechanisms
Find out more about the factors that can limit denture performance and compromise hygiene.
Impact on Patient Quality of Life
Find out about the impact that dentures have on patients’ daily lives.
Oral Health Management
Explore an overview of oral health management of denture wearers
Dental Appliance Care Range
Find out how the Poligrip and Polident range can help your patients.
