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Why Dentures Matter for Your Health
Missing teeth affect more than your smile: they make chewing difficult, affect speech and cause facial muscles to sag.
25 Mar 2025 · 6 min read · Restorative
Apabila gigi hilang, ia bukan sahaja menjejaskan penampilan — ia juga menjejaskan fungsi harian seperti mengunyah dan pertuturan yang jelas.
Gigi hilang menyebabkan otot muka mengendur kerana tidak ada sokongan gigi, menjadikan wajah kelihatan lebih tua.
Gigi palsu ialah peranti boleh tanggal yang menggantikan gigi hilang. Gigi palsu separa menggantikan satu atau beberapa gigi, manakala gigi palsu penuh menggantikan semua gigi pada satu atau kedua-dua rahang.
Pilihan bahan termasuk tapak akrilik yang berpatutan, kobalt-kromium yang tahan lasak, dan valplast yang fleksibel dan estetik.
Dengan penjagaan yang baik, gigi palsu boleh bertahan 5 hingga 10 tahun. Pemeriksaan reline berkala setiap 1 hingga 2 tahun memastikan padanan yang selesa apabila gusi berubah.
Frequently asked questions
Adakah gigi palsu kelihatan semula jadi?
Berapa lama gigi palsu bertahan?
Related treatment
Removable partial or full dentures that replace missing teeth — important for chewing, clear speech and keeping facial shape.
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