Dentures If a disease, accident, or poor oral health care leaves you with only a few teeth, or maybe even none, our dentist might suggest dentures to take the place of the missing teeth. Dentures are a common teeth replacement appliance and have been used for many years. Their design continues to improve as dental technology advances. Dentures today act, feel, and look like natural teeth. Our team at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry may recommend dentures if you want to restore your bite.Partial DenturesAs the name suggests, partial dentures only replace teeth in a section of the arch where you have missing teeth. They are a good choice when one or several normal teeth are present in the lower and upper arch. A removable partial denture has artificial teeth fixed to a pink or gum-colored base. The plastic base is at times connected by a framework of metal that holds the piece in place in your mouth. Partial dentures fill up the spaces created by the lost teeth. As such, they prevent your other natural teeth from moving into the spaces. Complete DenturesFull dentures can be immediate or conventional. Traditional dentures are placed in about eight to 12 weeks following the extraction of teeth. Immediate dentures, on the other hand, are pre-made and can be fitted as soon as your teeth are extracted. You do not have to go home without teeth. Therefore, you will be sure that you have a set of teeth to help you eat and speak properly during the time your gums are healing from extraction. But there is a downside to immediate dentures. Because the gums and bones will shrink over time during the healing period, you have to come in more frequently to have adjustments made to the prostheses to ensure they continue to fit well during the healing process. Also, they provide a temporary solution as you wait for the final traditional dentures to be constructed. Digital Cam DenturesWe offer DIGITAL CAD CAM DENTURES using advanced intraoral scanners that DO NOT REQUIRE IMPRESSIONS! The dentures are made from advanced materials , offering up to eight times greater strength than traditionally fabricated dentures. These dentures are bacteria and stain-resistant . Moreover, we maintain digital records of each patient’s dentures for speedy replacement if required. Denture Placement ProcedureOnce our dentist confirms that dentures are ideal for you, we will create an impression of the mouth. The impression identifies every crevice and ridge within the gums to make sure the prostheses fit properly. When the fabrication of the dentures is done, you will come in for the final restorations. During the time you are waiting for the final dentures, you will use the temporary dentures our dentist provides. Removable partial dentures are connected to the healthy teeth with metal or plastic anchors. The connections ensure stability and help retain the prostheses. Removable partial dentures, overdentures, and complete dentures need to be taken out at night while going to sleep. The reason is that it allows the gums to be washed by saliva to naturally control flora in the oral cavity. Replacing Your DenturesIf you treat the dentures well, they can last several years. Nonetheless, they will need relining or remaking due to normal wear or changes in the shape of the mouth. Because bone and gum ridges are likely to shrink, they can cause the jaw to meet together differently. If your dentures become loose, they can cause discomfort as well as health problems such as infections and sores. A badly fitting or loose denture can make eating and talking quite difficult. So, you need to have your dentures replaced after some time so that they do not cause problems. Find out more about dentures, their aftercare tips, and any other information you may need regarding these prostheses. Visit our The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry office to meet our denture team and discuss your options. Call us at (440) 580-1028 to set up your consultation appointment. |
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