Discover the main types of uitneembare kunstgebitten like het skeletkunstgebit and kunststofkunstgebit, learn when to choose volledige kunstgebitten, and master hygiëne tips such as schoonmaken with speciaal borsteltje and how to bewaren your appliance.
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Exercise 1: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. De tandarts legt uit hoe je de prothese dagelijks moet _____ .
(The dentist explains how you should _____ the denture daily.)2. U moet het tandvlees na het verwijderen van de tand goed _____ .
(You must _____ the gums well after removing the tooth.)3. De specialist adviseert welke soort kunstgebit het beste _____ .
(The specialist advises which type of denture _____ best.)4. U moet de prothese ’s nachts _____ om uw mond gezond te houden.
(You must _____ the denture at night to keep your mouth healthy.)Exercise 3: Removable dentures and daily care
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Hebben - Have
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik heb
- jij hebt
- hij/zij/het heeft
- wij hebben
- jullie hebben
- zij hebben
Hebben - Have
Voltooide tijd
- ik heb gehad
- jij hebt gehad
- hij/zij/het heeft gehad
- wij hebben gehad
- jullie hebben gehad
- zij hebben gehad
Passen - Fit
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik pas
- jij past
- hij/zij/het past
- wij passen
- jullie passen
- zij passen
Kiezen - Choose
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik kies
- jij kiest
- hij/zij/het kiest
- wij kiezen
- jullie kiezen
- zij kiezen
Adviseren - Advise
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik adviseer
- jij adviseert
- hij/zij/het adviseert
- wij adviseren
- jullie adviseren
- zij adviseren
Maken - Make
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik maak
- jij maakt
- hij/zij/het maakt
- wij maken
- jullie maken
- zij maken
Blijven - Stay
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik blijf
- jij blijft
- hij/zij/het blijft
- wij blijven
- jullie blijven
- zij blijven
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Introduction to Removable Dentures: Types, Indications, and Hygiene
This lesson focuses on understanding the different types of removable dentures (in Dutch: kunstgebitten), their appropriate uses, and how to maintain good hygiene with them. It is designed for A2 level learners of Dutch, providing practical vocabulary and expressions useful for everyday conversations with dental professionals or patients.
Types of Removable Dentures
There are mainly three types of dentures:
- Skeletal denture (skeletkunstgebit): considered sturdy and natural-feeling but somewhat more expensive.
- Acrylic denture (kunststofkunstgebit): cheaper but less durable and bulkier in the mouth.
- Full denture (volledig kunstgebit): replaces all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, suitable for people without any teeth in that jaw.
Important Vocabulary
- Kunstgebit – denture
- Skeletprothese – skeletal denture
- Kunststofprothese – acrylic denture
- Volledig kunstgebit – full denture
- Voor- en nadelen – advantages and disadvantages
- Onderhouden – to maintain
Choosing the Right Denture
Deciding on the ideal denture depends on several factors, such as whether a patient still has natural teeth and their comfort with cleaning and maintenance:
- The skeletal denture supports remaining natural teeth and is recommended if some teeth remain.
- The full denture is simpler to clean but generally only suitable when no teeth remain.
Useful expressions include questions about options and advice, for example:
- Ik twijfel tussen een kunststof- of skeletprothese, wat raadt u aan? – I am unsure between an acrylic or skeletal denture, what do you recommend?
- Is die moeilijk schoon te houden? – Is it difficult to keep clean?
Hygiene and Maintenance of Dentures
Proper daily care is essential to avoid discomfort or bad odors:
- Cleaning with a special brush and soap every day.
- Avoiding regular toothpaste, as it may scratch the denture; use proper cleaning products instead.
- Storing dentures soaking in water overnight to keep them moist.
- Occasional soaking in a cleansing solution for deeper cleaning.
Key phrases explaining these steps include:
- U moet het elke dag voorzichtig schoonmaken met een speciaal borsteltje en zeep. – You must clean it carefully every day with a special brush and soap.
- Tandpasta kan krassen maken. – Toothpaste can cause scratches.
- Leg het in een bakje met water om het vochtig te houden. – Put it in a container with water to keep it moist.
Remarks on Language Differences
Unlike English, Dutch often uses compound words like kunstgebit (denture) or skeletprothese (skeletal denture) which can combine concepts into one word. Awareness of these compounds helps in understanding technical vocabulary. Also, polite forms and formal address (u versus je/jij) are common in healthcare contexts. Useful phrases such as Wat is het voordeel van... (What is the advantage of...) and Is dat moeilijk schoon te houden? (Is that hard to keep clean?) illustrate practical, interactive language to discuss health matters in Dutch.
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