Dentures are artificial teeth that are removable and are used as replacements for real teeth when they are missing. Modern technology has made dentures look so much like your natural teeth; that other people can rarely tell there is a foreign object in your mouth. The two most commonly available types of dentures are partial or complete (full) dentures. Partial dentures are used to fill a smaller gap in between real teeth, whereas complete or full dentures are used when all of your natural teeth are missing in your upper or lower jaw. There are alternatives to dentures such as dental implants which resemble the feel and touch of real teeth, although they are usually more expensive than dentures. If considering partial or complete dentures, let us know. We specialize in the restoration and replacement of teeth for the best possible solution that is right for your oral health needs.
Partial Dentures
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are usually removable and, although artificial, look like real teeth. They are usually attached to a pinkish colored, plastic base which is made to look like the gums in a person's mouth. This colored base has metal connectors and clasps that attach to your real teeth and help to hold the denture in place when fitted in the mouth. In some cases, we recommend that a precision attachment be used, which is another type of partial denture. Some consider precision attachments to be a little more esthetically pleasing though it might be a larger investment than regular partial dentures. The difference between the two is instead of using clasps, precision attachments have connectors that are more concealed, and, therefore, give a more natural appearance to a person's overall smile. However, regular, partial dentures are a great option to fill in those missing spaces created by absent teeth, and apart from just how they affect your smile, there are numerous health benefits to them as well such as they keep other teeth from shifting or changing position over time.
Complete Dentures
Complete Dentures
Complete, or 'full', dentures come in two forms, 'conventional' or 'immediate' dentures. You can be fitted with immediate dentures, just as soon as your teeth are removed, the advantage to which is that you won't have to go without teeth while your mouth is healing, which can take anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks after extraction. The disadvantage of this option is that since the gums and bones in the mouth slightly shrink in size after teeth have been taken out, immediate dentures require more adjustments during the healing process to ensure that you have a proper fit.
On the other hand, conventional dentures are placed in a person's mouth several weeks after the teeth have been completely removed. This time period allows the gum and surrounding tissue to heal. Most dentists agree that immediate dentures should be considered a temporary solution until conventional dentures can be made.
There are many options available when considering getting dentures. The key is to visit our office for a consultation and exam. We will thoroughly evaluate your dental needs, and recommend a course of action that will give you the pearly white smile you've always wanted.
On the other hand, conventional dentures are placed in a person's mouth several weeks after the teeth have been completely removed. This time period allows the gum and surrounding tissue to heal. Most dentists agree that immediate dentures should be considered a temporary solution until conventional dentures can be made.
There are many options available when considering getting dentures. The key is to visit our office for a consultation and exam. We will thoroughly evaluate your dental needs, and recommend a course of action that will give you the pearly white smile you've always wanted.
