Dentures
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| • | Conventional- Fully removable, constructed and placed into your mouth after remaining natural teeth are removed and the tissues heal (This may take up to several months, during which time, you must live without teeth) |
| • | Immediate- This removable denture is placed inside your mouth on the same day the remaining teeth are extracted. During your preliminary visit, Dr. Gomes or Dr. Patel will take measurements and make models of your jaw. You do not have to be without teeth during this healing process, though your bones and gums will shrink over time. Your dentures may have to be remade or relined after your jaw has recovered, to fit into the mouth properly. It is because of this disadvantage that patients often use immediate dentures as a temporary solution, at least until permanent replacements can be made. |
| • | Overdenture- An alternative for when/if standard dentures are too uncomfortable or you have a few natural teeth left. Overdentures are fitted over the natural teeth’s roots and rest either on them or on Dental Implants (if no natural teeth remain to fit over). This is easier to remove. Knowing the difference between implants vs dentures can be beneficial as well |
| • | Partial- A removable partial denture or bridge typically consists of artificial teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which are sometimes connected by a metal framework holding the dentures in place within your mouth. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in your upper or lower jaw. A fixed bridge replaces one or multiple teeth with crowns applied on them, on either side of the space, and attaching replacement teeth to them. Afterward, the bridge is cemented into position. This partial denture both replace lost teeth and prevents others from changing their current position. |
| • | Precision partial- This is removable and has internal attachments instead of clasps, which attach to adjacent crowns. These dentures make for a more natural look. |
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You’ve most likely heard about dentures before, right? A denture is a removable artificial appliance made to replace missing teeth and their surrounding tissues, to restore your beautiful smile. If you’ve lost all your natural teeth from an injury, tooth decay, or gum disease, a brand new set of dentures will not only benefit your appearance but your health as well. When you lose teeth, your facial muscles can gradually sag and make you look older than your actual age.