Dentures
We make every effort to preserve your natural teeth. However, when decay and/or periodontal disease cause natural teeth to be untreatable by other methods, extractions of individual or all teeth become necessary. Dentures and Partial Dentures can be Immediate, Conventional, or Implant retained.
Partial
Partial dentures are ideal for those who are missing only a few teeth in a row. They rest on the gum tissue and clasp onto adjacent natural teeth. Even if you only have one tooth on your dental arch, a partial denture may still work best, since the remaining tooth serves as a natural anchor. Partials are a personalized option designed to be removed and cleaned on a nightly basis.
Complete
When your dental arch no longer has any teeth, a complete denture is the optimal solution. You can choose a conventional denture that is supported by gum tissue or choose to have dentures that are anchored by dental implants. The latter option has the best hold, but requires adequate bone and involves surgery . Our dentists can discuss all the details so you can make an informed decision.
There are multiple types of complete dentures, but the most common type are:
Immediate:
This type of denture is placed in the mouth on the day that the remaining teeth are removed. The shape of the gum tissue and bone changes during healing and can cause an Immediate Denture to lose stability; therefore, this type of denture normally requires adjustments and additional fittings during the healing process. An Immediate Denture is a removable prosthesis that is removed at night and cleaned on a daily basis.
Conventional:
This type of denture is placed when all teeth have been removed or lost for 6 months or longer and the shape of the gum tissue and bone has healed to a more stable position. A Conventional Denture is a removable appliance that is removed at night and cleaned on a daily basis.
Implant Supported:
This type of denture is support and anchored into placed by dental implants that are surgically placed into the jaw bone. Implant Supported Denture can be designed to snap into place (can be removed by the patient for cleaning) or retained in place by anchor screws (can be removed by a dentist for cleaning).