full and partial dentures

What are dentures?

Dentures are removable appliances that help replace missing teeth. They are custom-fitted and match the color of your remaining teeth.

Dentures are removable appliances that help replace missing teeth. They are custom-fitted and match the color of your remaining teeth.

Full dentures

A full denture is a removable prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth in the upper or lower arch. They are a great option for patients who want an affordable way to replace all of their teeth.

Full dentures can be secured using dental implants or with an adhesive. This can make them more comfortable for patients, but it’s important to note that they typically won’t fit as well as implant-supported dentures.

Partial dentures

Partial dentures are a removable dental appliance that fills in the gaps in your smile. They are for patients who are missing several teeth. Typically, partial dentures are secured with clips or brackets. However, they can also be secured by dental implants.

Partial dentures can improve your smile’s ability to bite, chew, and digest food. They can also provide support for your lips and cheeks, which can improve the appearance of your face.

Dentures and bone loss

A denture replaces an entire upper or lower arch of teeth. Partial dentures replace missing teeth in sections of your mouth.

Dentures are custom made to fit your mouth. They will help fill out the appearance of your face and smile. However, they are removable, which means they won’t provide the same strength, stability, and functionality as healthy teeth.

Dentures and your oral health

Dentures not only improve the look of your smile, they also improve your oral health.

Partial dentures fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, preventing other teeth from shifting or rotating out of place. This means that your remaining natural teeth are better protected and less likely to need restorative treatment in the future.

Dentures and dental implants

Dentures are removable false teeth that can replace one or several missing teeth. Dentures can be full, meaning they replace all of the teeth on the dental arch, or partial, meaning they can fill in the missing teeth spaces.

Full dentures are made of plastic or acrylic resin and are usually held in place by suction or adhesives. Partial dentures have clasps that attach to existing teeth to keep the dentures in place.

Dentures and dental adhesives

Full dentures replace an entire arch of teeth. They restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile comfortably. Partial dentures replace a few missing teeth.

Your full or partial dentures are custom-crafted using impressions from your mouth. Your dentist offers temporary dentures during the healing period. These dentures are worn until your final restoration is complete.

Once your final denture is ready, your dentist will check the fit and placement. This is also a good time to discuss how to care for your dentures.

Dentures and dentures adhesive removers

Full and partial dentures are removable appliances that replace multiple or a full arch of missing teeth. Traditional full dentures are given to patients when all of their natural teeth are missing. These appliances are held in place by suction and can be easily removed.

Removable partial dentures are attached to a metal frame that snaps onto the remaining natural teeth. These dentures are removable and can be taken out of the mouth for cleaning.