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Custom Partials

A denture is a removable appliance that is inserted into the mouth, replacing natural teeth and providing support for the cheeks and lips. Most dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated two different ways.

A conventional denture is made after all of the teeth have been extracted and the tissues and gum area has healed. An immediate denture is fabricated prior to the extractions and then placed immediately after the extraction procedure has been performed, allowing the tissues to heal underneath. An upper denture will typically have a flesh colored acrylic that covers the palate (roof of the mouth), while a lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe leaving room for the tongue. The denture teeth are made of plastic or porcelain or a combination thereof. Full dentures are held in place against the gums by suction or by denture adhesives.

With today’s technology, we can create natural-looking, attractive dentures that will help you chew and speak with ease. These custom dentures can reduce any anxiety you have about missing teeth and allow you to go about your daily activities with confidence.

A removable partial denture is custom designed for each individual and contains as many replacement teeth as needed to fill in gaps left by missing teeth. Your partial will complete your smile and prevent existing teeth from drifting out of position, as well as giving you the functionality to chew. You’ll look better, feel better about yourself, and enjoy all of the benefits of a strong, healthy smile. Partials are attached to healthy neighboring teeth with unobtrusive clasps.

Dentures and partial dentures will wear over time and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will gradually change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Our office recommends having the appliance relined once every 3 years for the best fit. Regular dental examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.