Dentures

What are Dentures?

Dentures are false/artificial teeth which are made in the laboratory to replace missing teeth. Dentures are custom made to fit your mouth.
Denture can be an economical way to replace missing teeth.  It can be a short-term solution before dental implants and fixed bridges, or a long-term solution if the patient is happy with it. Denture construction is easy and non-invasive to the mouth.  

What Types of Dentures are available?

There are a few different types of dentures, and we could help you determine which type is best suited for your need.

Complete / Full Dentures
A full Denture is made when the patient is missing all natural teeth, either for upper or lower.

Full dentures:

• Can take support of your present bone.
• Can take support of small implants if bone is not sufficient

Partial Dentures
When only few teeth are missing, partial dentures are the way to go. To hold the partial denture in position, clasps are used to secure the denture to the natural teeth.

Partial Dentures can be of variety of materials:

• Acrylic (Plastic)
• Co-cr (Metal)
• Flexible (Valplast)

There are two types of Partial Dentures.

Removable Partial Dentures
Removable partial dentures are for patients who are missing only a few teeth and wish to have replacement teeth but cannot have fixed partial denture / bridge for any reasons.
Removable partial dentures are custom made and, fitted to your mouth. They can be based on a metal framework or acrylic.

Adjustments
Over time, adjusting the denture may be necessary. As you age, your mouth naturally changes, which can affect the fit of the denture. Your bone and gum ridges can recede or shrink, resulting in a poorly fitting denture.

Dentures that do not fit properly should be adjusted by your dentist. Poorly fitting dentures can cause various problems, including sores or infections. See your dentist promptly if your denture becomes loose, and maintain your regular visits, too.

Regular Check-ups
Regular dental check-ups are recommended for denture wearers. We will examine your mouth to ensure your denture fits well and check any remaining teeth for their health.

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