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Treatments

Dentures

 

A denture is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips.

Dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated four different ways.

  • Complete Dentures

  • A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
  • An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.

  • Partial Dentures

  • Partial Dentures replace a few missing teeth on an arch
  • They can be made with or without metal clasps that “hug” the teeth for extra support

The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over  teeth, and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.

Dentures over a normal course of time will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dental examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.