Dentures We recommend getting a dental restoration of some sort when you lose one or more of your teeth. For the loss of all or multiple of your teeth, dentures are your best option. These will allow you to eat and speak like you would without missing any of your natural teeth. At Smile Makers Dental Center, we have several variations of both complete and partial dentures, depending on your needs and preferences.Removable DenturesBoth full and partial dentures can be either removable or fixed. Removable dentures are beneficial to patients because they allow you to take them out at will. However, fixed dentures are better for maintaining more stability. Our dentist will discuss all of the options with you so that you can select the best variation of dentures for you. There are three types of removable full dentures. These include conventional, overdentures, and immediate dentures. Conventional dentures cannot be placed until all of your gums have healed from dental extraction, which could be a few months after the initial procedure. Overdentures are not entirely reliant on all of your teeth being removed. If we are able to preserve some of your natural teeth, these can be fitted over the top of them. If we are unable to preserve any natural teeth, we can also use dental implants to support these. These can also be called snap-in dentures. Immediate dentures are provided on the same day as the extraction. While this provides an initial benefit, these will most likely need to be adjusted in several months once your gums heal from the procedure. Partial dentures also come in three different variations. These are cast metal framework, acrylic clasp, and flexible partial dentures. Cast metal framework partials are the most common variation. These utilize precise attachments to provide high aesthetic value. Acrylic clasps are the cheapest variation of partials, but they may feel bulkier. These are typically used as a temporary option. Flexible partial dentures are seen as a good alternative to acrylic clasps if you have an acrylic allergy. These are more comfortable and visually pleasing. Fixed DenturesFixed complete dentures will be supported using dental implants. Unlike snap-in dentures, these are not removable by the patient. The dental implants are all very similar, but the way we attach the denture is different. These are permanently cemented in place rather than being attached with a clip or clasp. Fixed partial dentures can be either attached using dental implants or are attached to the teeth beside the open space. These dental implants are also the same as those used for full dentures. Those that are attached to the adjacent teeth, dental bridges, are cemented to your natural teeth. One disadvantage of these is that they require your natural tooth to be filed in order to be attached to the bridge. However, these also save you from having to undergo dental implant surgery. There are a few different types of dental bridges as well. To learn more about complete and partial dentures, call Smile Makers Dental Center at one of our locations. |
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