Dentures

Dentures

When supporting teeth are not available on either side of a space or the space with missing teeth is quite large, dentures (partial/full) may be a suitable treatment to replace the missing teeth.

A structure is made either with metal (tooth-supported) and/or acrylic (plastic)(tissue-supported). Acrylic is added sometimes to support the prosthesis on the gums.

These prostheses are usually removable and are held in place by clasps, or attachments and/or implant attachments.

A time of accomodation to get used to the fit, chewing comfort, phonetics, etc is usually necessary. Eventually patients can adapt quite well to them.

Although they may not be as comfortable and esthetic as implants, they can be a good, cost-effective treatment for tooth replacement.

Relines and adjustments may need to be made over time due to bone changes, wear, tear or loosening of denture structures (ie.clasps, etc.).