Removable Dentures
Removable dentures are replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.
Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing.
What is a partial denture?
Partial dentures are recommended if you just need a group of teeth replaced. These dentures can attach onto your natural teeth by metal clasps or by attaching to crowns.
Partial dentures are often less noticeable than full dentures, and cause fewer discomfort issues. They have spaces for the natural teeth so that you can keep your own teeth and replace only the ones you’re missing.
The framework attaches to your natural teeth for support and partial dentures often feel very secure.
What is a full denture?
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing. They can be “conventional” or “immediate.”
A conventional denture is ready for placement about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed, and immediate dentures are made in advance and can be positioned as soon as the teeth are removed.
FAQ
Does it hurt to get dentures?
No, it does not hurt, the procedure is non-invasive and does not require surgery.
Can removable dentures break?
It is rare but possible for your set of dentures to break if repeatedly dropped or mistreated. Be careful with your dentures because they are durable but delicate.
What’s the difference between full dentures and partial dentures?
Complete dentures are a replacement for a full set of teeth when a person has no natural teeth remaining. Partial dentures are for people who still have some teeth remaining.
