When you have a single missing tooth, we may recommend placing a bridge. But if these gaps are spread out across your smile, too much for a bridge to handle, you may instead need a partial denture. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about obtaining a full smile with a set of custom partial dentures.
The Causes of Complicated Tooth Loss
We could lose teeth due to factors ranging from tooth decay and infection to an injury to the face or jaw. However, the most common cause is periodontal disease, or more accurately, the periodontitis stage of the disease. When we lose teeth in multiple spaces across the arch of our smile, this causes a complicated case of tooth loss. You have too many gaps to be addressed with a dental bridge, but still have enough natural teeth that a full prosthetic is overkill. In these situations, you need a partial set of dentures.
Starting Your Tooth Replacement
To begin, we will examine your smile with detailed and high-definition digital imaging, so we can assess the cause and severity of your missing teeth. From there, we can create a treatment plan to manage the underlying issues to protect remaining natural teeth, and see if any natural teeth need to be extracted. Our team next uses the images and measurements we took in a lab setting to design and fabricate the new set of dentures. Your partials will contain new teeth set in an acrylic base, one that looks like gum tissue. The new teeth will be made from ceramic, so they will look natural and provide a durable chewing surface.
Connecting Your Partials
When your partials are complete, we will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to ensure a proper fit. Metal clasps will connect to natural teeth to secure your prosthetic, and these clasps will not be noticeable. Your prosthetic will last about 5 to 10 years before requiring replacement, and we can discuss the proper ways to soak and clean them, helping them last as long as possible. You will be able to eat your favorite foods again and smile with confidence. If you have any questions about how we take on complicated cases of tooth loss with a set of partial dentures, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence again, and avoid further tooth loss.
Learn More About Partial Dentures
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, is ready to take on your missing teeth with custom partial prosthetics. When you have a more complex case of tooth loss, then reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585.
