We all hope for our natural teeth to last a lifetime. When that's not possible, dental professionals can offer a number of options to restore oral function and appearance. A wide variety of dentures is available for individuals who are missing some or all of their teeth. Complete dentures replace all of the teeth on the upper and/or lower jaw and rest on the gums that cover the jawbone. These dentures can be made more secure when attached to one or more tooth roots (over denture) or to dental implants (implant over denture). Some implant over dentures can be removed by the wearer and others can be removed only by a dental practitioner. Partial dentures replace only some of the teeth and attach to the remaining natural teeth with clasps or mechanical components known as attachments (precision and semi-precision partial dentures, also called attachment partial dentures.)
What to expect: Before getting dentures it is necessary to get the overall dental health to a good level. Next the number and location of missing teeth are spotted and the right type of denture is selected to replace those teeth. Then impressions or molds of the contour of the mouth are used as a model for the denture. Implant surgery for those receiving implant over dentures can also be done. Next it is very important to adjust to the dentures to achieve the best fit and level of comfort.
We provide assistance in helping you transition to dentures in the best way possible.
