Types of Dentures

If you have experienced the loss of some or all of your teeth due to decay or gum disease, you may be considering dentures. There are many benefits to getting dentures. For one, having missing teeth can cause a lack of confidence in appearance. Missing teeth can also cause your mouth to not function properly. You will ultimately have to adjust to the loss of teeth and your bones, teeth, and tissues will compensate. It is important to make sure that you have a complete set of teeth in order to maintain the proper function of your mouth. If you are thinking that dentures are right for you, you should talk to your dentist to help you choose which one of the various types of dentures would be best for you.

Traditional Full Dentures

Traditional, full dentures are meant to replace all of your teeth. These dentures are fitted and installed several weeks after the loss or extraction of your teeth. It takes time for your tissues to heal after the loss or extraction and until your mouth has healed, you cannot be fitted for these permanent dentures. Traditional dentures sit on top of the gums and are not anchored to any existing teeth.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are meant to replace the loss of some teeth. In order to get partial dentures, you have to maintain some of your original teeth. This type of denture is made out of metal and a pink base. It is made to anchor in your mouth to the existing teeth and fill in the gaps. Partial dentures are typically removable which makes them easy to clean. This option is also great for maintaining the structure of your mouth because it keeps your other teeth from moving in your mouth do to the loss of the surrounding teeth.

Custom Dentures

Custom dentures are on the pricier side of the prosthetics. Custom dentures are made from more expensive material and are meant to give a more natural looking smile. If you have the extra money to spend, this may be the way to go for you.

Immediate Dentures

Immediate dentures are temporary. They are installed the same day that your teeth are extracted. The benefit of this type of denture is that you will not have to spend time without teeth. This is beneficial to your overall confidence and oral health. The same day dentures will work for several months while your mouth heals from the tooth loss. After that time, you will have to be refitted for a more permanent set.

Implant Supported Dentures

Implant supported dentures are affixed to a dental implant, which provides stability and foundation for the prosthetic. Using this type of denture will make sure that the prosthetics stay in place more securely. A typical version of these dentures is snap- in dentures. These dentures literally snap-in to the implant. Candidates for these have to have strong enough bone structure in their mouth to support the implant. If you think that one of these options would work for you, you should consult your dentist. They will be able to steer you in the right direction.

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