Dentures

A partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, providing a new chewing surface and preventing other teeth from shifting.

A Partial Denture can be made out of chrome, acrylic, or nylon material.

Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

A complete denture may be either conventional or immediate. The conventional type is made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed, which usually takes six to eight weeks. During this time the patient will go without teeth.

Immediate dentures are made in advance and immediately placed after the teeth are removed, thus preventing the patient from having to be without teeth during the healing process. Once the tissues shrink and heal, adjustments will have to be made to the immediate denture.

Dentures are very durable appliances and will last many years, but they do not last forever. They may have to be remade, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.

• Partial Denture – to replace several teeth in an arch
• Complete Denture – to replace all teeth in an arch
• Improves the speech, confidence, & mastication or chewing
• Avoid sunken face or aged-looking facial tissues ( eg. Wrinkles )

The process of fabricating a new denture requires several appointments, usually over several weeks.

Impressions (molds) and measurements are taken and used to create your custom denture. Several “try-in” appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and fit. At the final appointment, your dentist will precisely adjust and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable fit.

It is normal to experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and possible speech and chewing difficulty when your partial or complete denture is first placed. However, this will subside as your muscles and tissues get used to the new dentures.

You will be given care instructions for your new dentures. Proper cleaning of your new dental appliance, good oral hygiene, and regular dental visit will aid in extending the life of your new dentures.