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Restore Your Smile with Comfortable Dentures
Dentures are removable dental appliances designed to fit comfortably over the gums. They feature artificial teeth that mimic the appearance of natural teeth, supported by a base. Dentures offer a cost-effective solution for replacing missing teeth, whether it's a few or a full set in the upper or lower jaws. Unlike fixed options such as bridges or dental implants, dentures can be easily removed for cleaning and oral hygiene maintenance. They can also be taken out at night while you sleep.
Types of Dentures
There are two primary types of removable dentures: full dentures and partial dentures. The most suitable option for your smile depends on the number of natural teeth remaining in your mouth and their overall health. If you still have some strong natural teeth, a partial denture can provide an effective solution. However, if all your upper or lower teeth are missing or need to be extracted, a complete denture may be the best choice for you.
Full Dentures
Full dentures, also referred to as complete dentures, are a suitable option for replacing either the upper teeth, lower teeth, or both. It is important to note that there is no universal solution that fits every case when it comes to dental treatments. The design, creation, and placement of full dentures depend on the individual requirements of each patient.
- Conventional Full Denture: After the removal of all remaining teeth and sufficient healing of the surrounding tissues, this particular denture is created and inserted. The fabrication of a full denture after complete healing ensures a precise and comfortable fit.
- Immediate Denture: An immediate denture allows patients to have teeth right after extraction without waiting for complete healing. While this offers the advantage of not being toothless, it may need adjustments and a reline as the tissues heal. In certain cases, a conventional denture may be necessary for the best comfort and fit.
- Overdenture: An overdenture is a complete denture that is made more stable and supported by special attachments. These attachments are either secured to the remaining natural teeth or to specialized dental implants.
- Implant-Supported Dentures: This type of denture is called an implant-supported denture because it connects to a specific number of implants strategically placed in the upper or lower jaw. These implants act as small surgical posts, offering precise attachment points for the denture and greatly enhancing stability and retention.
Partial Dentures
In situations where some sturdy teeth remain, partial dentures can offer an effective solution for the replacement of missing teeth. Partial dentures typically achieve adequate retention and stability with clasps or precision attachments on the teeth adjacent to the edentulous areas (the spaces formerly occupied by the missing teeth).
Removable partial dentures can fill the void left by individual missing teeth and multiple ones to restore the look and function of a complete smile. At the same time, a partial denture fills the gaps left by missing teeth; it also stabilizes the dentition and bite and prevents unwanted drifting of the remaining natural teeth.
As with full dentures, partial denture design and fabrication varies based on a patient’s specific needs. With advances in dental materials and technology, partial denture wearers have more options than ever before. Today, a partial denture’s supportive framework can be fabricated from various materials, including cast metal, flexible resins, and hybrid materials.
At the office of Pearl Dental Studio, we’re dedicated to building healthy and beautiful smiles. As your trusted partner in care, you can depend on our office to design and fabricate a denture that will look good, fit comfortably, and serve you well for years to come.
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