At Gainesville Family Dentistry we offer all kinds of Dentures.
A denture is a
removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and
surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural
teeth and may even enhance your smile.
There are two types
of dentures -
complete and
partial dentures. Complete
dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial
dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. A Partial denture
not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents
other teeth from shifting.
A Complete denture
may be either "
conventional" or "
immediate". A conventional type is made after the teeth have been removed
and the gum tissue has healed, usually taking 4 to 6 weeks. During
this time the patient will go without teeth. Immediate dentures are
made in advance and immediately placed after the teeth are removed,
thus preventing the patient from having to be without teeth during
the healing process. Once the tissues shrink and heal, adjustments
will have to be made.
Dentures are very
durable appliances and will last many years, but may have to be
remade, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.
Reasons for
dentures:
- Complete Denture - Loss of all
teeth in an arch
- Partial
Denture - Loss of several teeth in an arch
- Enhancing
smile and facial tissues
- Improving
chewing, speech and digestion`
What does
getting dentures involve?
The process of
getting dentures requires several appointments, usually over several
weeks. Highly accurate impressions (molds) and measurements are
taken and used to create your custom denture. Several "try-in" appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and
fit. At the final appointment, your dentist will precisely adjust
and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable
fit.
It is normal to
experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and possible speech
and chewing difficulty, however this will subside as your muscles
and tissues get used to the new dentures.
You will be given
care instructions for your new dentures. Proper cleaning of your
new dental appliance, good oral hygiene, and regular dental visits
will aid in the life of your new dentures.
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