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Dentures

Missing teeth can make your cheeks look hollow and your mouth look sunken. More importantly, your diet can suffer. Those missing multiple teeth in a row may want to consider dentures for both cosmetic purposes and overall wellness. Depending on the amount of teeth missing, we may suggest partial or full dentures. During your consultation, we’ll assess all your options and you can choose what you feel most comfortable with.

Partial

Partial dentures are ideal for those who are missing only a few teeth in a row. They latch onto the remaining gum line and any intact adjacent 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.

Complete

When your dental arch no longer has any teeth, a complete denture is the optimal solution. You can choose the traditional kind that latches to the gum line or choose to have dentures that are anchored by dental implants. The latter option has the best hold, but involves surgery. Our dentists can discuss all the details so you can make an informed decision.

A conventional full denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed. An immediate full denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture. The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination thereof.

Overdentures

Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth or a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance

Partial dentures can be made up of different materials, such as acrylic resin material with metal wires. Cast partial dentures or conventional partial dentures use acrylic resin and chrome cobalt metal framework. Metal free partial dentures are made up of flexible pink gum material and have no metal in them, making them more aesthetically pleasing.