If your teeth are badly damaged from decay or facial trauma, or if you have several missing teeth, your dentist may recommend removable prosthodontics to solve your dental problems. Periodontitis (advanced gum disease), bone loss, or serious tooth decay can make you a poor candidate for restorative options such as dental crowns, dental bridges, or dental implants. Removable prosthodontics can restore your smile so that it looks and functions as it should, while also boosting your confidence as you eat, smile, and laugh.
Just hearing the word “dentures” might give you pause, reminding you of your older relatives, but advancements in dental restorative therapies now allow your dentist to craft a removable prosthodontic that not only looks but also feels like your natural smile.
Types of Removable Prosthodontics:
Partial Dentures:
Partial dentures correct gaps when only a few of your natural teeth are missing. A partial denture may be the best choice if your remaining teeth aren’t strong enough to support a dental bridge.
Overdentures:
Overdentures provide restorations when one or more of your natural teeth are in place in an arch – typically two teeth for a bottom overdenture and four teeth for an upper overdenture.
Immediate Dentures:
Immediate dentures are placed immediately after an extraction, allowing the bone and gums to heal while preventing adjacent teeth from collapsing into the empty space and affecting your bite.
Complete Dentures:
Complete dentures are designed for edentulous patients (patients with no teeth at all) and replace all of the teeth in one or both arches of your mouth, restoring your smile and your ability to eat and speak clearly.
Because of advancements in materials and techniques, many dentures today are so lifelike that they can be mistaken for natural teeth. Only you – and your prosthodontist – will know your secret. Talk to your prosthodontist today to see what removable prosthodontics can do for you. Don’t wait to start enjoying your life with your new, healthy smile.
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