Partial and full dentures replace teeth, rebuild functional smiles
Dentistry can be life-changing – renewing smiles, renewing confidence, improving comfort, function, and health. Few treatments are quite as transformative as tooth replacement with dentures. Kersey Dental can replace several teeth or a mouth full of damaged or missing teeth with partial and full dentures at our office in LaGrange, Georgia.
How do partials replace teeth?
With partials, the prosthetic teeth sit on a gum-colored framework. This framework attaches to remaining teeth with special clips or clasps. Once in place, this combination of artificial teeth and gums fills the empty spaces, completing your smile.
How are full dentures different from partials?
Instead of attaching to remaining teeth, full dentures are removable appliances held in place by natural suction. This appliance features artificial teeth mounted on a gum-colored base. Precision fit is critical because the denture must conform securely to the surrounding tissues.
Am I a good candidate for a partial?
Partial dentures can be a good option for patients with many missing teeth who are not good candidates for alternatives like dental bridges. A dental bridge requires that all the missing teeth be in a row and can only support a limited number of teeth. This is due to the bridge’s design, which is anchored by neighboring teeth. Since partial dentures attach to your existing teeth, these remaining teeth must be strong and healthy enough to support your appliance. You must also be committed to maintaining good oral hygiene, including cleaning the clasps and other parts of the partial denture thoroughly each day.
Could I benefit from a full denture?
Possibly! Dr. Kersey may design an upper denture for patients who are missing all their upper teeth. Or he may recommend a lower denture for those who are missing all their teeth in the lower dental arch. Dr. Kersey may also replace all the teeth you need for a healthy smile and function with both upper and lower dentures. You should be in good overall health, especially if we need to extract or otherwise remove any remaining badly damaged teeth. As with partials, it is critical to care for your denture by soaking and cleaning it daily.
Will my denture look natural?
Certainly! Fake-looking “false teeth” have no place at our office. Dr. Kersey has carefully selected advanced materials that are perfectly designed and fabricated to look and feel like natural teeth. Our quality dentures also feature artificial gum tissue that looks natural due to our use of premium materials and fine craftsmanship.
Will my denture be uncomfortable?
Although nothing is as comfortable or functional as your natural teeth, dentures are customized to your mouth, so they fit as securely and comfortably as possible. Denture materials have never been more flexible and lightweight, which enhances patient comfort. To ensure your denture continues to fit well and doesn’t become loose or cause sores, it is important to have it regularly adjusted. Dr. Kersey may recommend relining or rebasing the denture over time.
If you are concerned about the long-term stability of your appliance, we are happy to discuss alternatives, such as All-on-4 dentures. Dental implants support these appliances. Placed in the jaw, implants function as tooth roots to stabilize the denture. As few as four implants may be used to hold the upper or lower denture in place. Since the implants are connected to the jaw, the bone retains its health and density, and the fit of your denture is not compromised over time.
You deserve to have a smile you can be proud of, and that positively affects your health and quality of life. To take the first step toward life-changing tooth replacement, schedule your consultation in LaGrange, GA. Call Kersey Dental at (706) 813-6754 today.
