Dentures are an effective and popular treatment option for individuals with missing teeth. These custom-made oral appliances provide a natural-looking smile and restore proper chewing function. Whether partial or full, dentures enhance confidence and improve overall oral health, allowing individuals to enjoy a complete set of teeth once again.
Dentures provided by Focus Smiles Dental Clinic are prosthetic devices that can replace missing teeth and restore your smile. Dentures can be given in the upper, lower, or both jaws. They can closely resemble your natural teeth and make eating and speaking easier.
Below are different types of dentures to suit various conditions and mouths, such as:
The Cost of Dentures at Focus Smiles Dental Clinic may vary per the case and requirements, such as the current oral health, number of teeth replaced, type of denture, etc.
Anyone can have missing teeth regardless of age or gender. Dentures can be used as an aid to replace missing teeth where they have been lost due to the following conditions:
Dentures come with an array of benefits for those who require them, such as:
Dentists at Focus Smiles Dental Clinic can help you choose the type of denture that best suits your smile depending on the number of missing teeth and current dental status. These can be of the following types:
It is also called a full denture; complete dentures replace the entire row of missing natural teeth. They rest on the gums in either the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. Complete Dentures are often made of acrylic plates with attached artificial teeth. They are removable and are held in place by suction.
It is also called removable partial dentures. Partial Dentures can be considered where there is a single or a section of missing teeth. They are held in place with the help of a metal framework that fits onto adjacent natural teeth.
Overdentures can be fixed or removable. It covers and rests on one or more natural teeth after the dentist has reshaped them. This is considered in cases where the natural teeth can be saved to preserve the jawbone and improve the stability and support of the denture. An overdenture can also be held in place by dental implants.
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Dentists at Focus Smiles Dental Clinic will take an impression of the upper and lower jaws. This is done to study the relation of the jaws with one another.
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These impressions are then sent to a dental lab to craft a study model (mouth replica). This helps in creating custom dentures.
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This custom denture aids in carefully examining if it is putting pressure on any areas in the mouth, checking the fitting, and making any further adjustments if required.
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The patient is made to try the custom denture; if necessary, the dentist will make the final adjustments.
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This is then processed into the final denture and delivered to the patient.
Like natural teeth, dentures need proper care and maintenance. When properly taken care of, dentures can last for many years. A few measures that can be taken to maximize the life of a denture are listed below: