When you have tooth loss too complex for a dental bridge, such as gaps spread out across your smile, then you could use a partial denture. With this custom dental prosthetic, our team can help secure lifelike and durable replacement. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about partial dentures.
The Dangers of Losing Natural Teeth
Our natural teeth could be lost due to a number of different factors. For example, injury to the face or jaw, tooth decay or infection, or in most cases, periodontal disease. When you have gaps in your smile, this could be a source of embarrassment and lead to discomfort in social situations. Missing teeth could limit your meal options and overall nutritional intake, and could even complicate how you speak. You could also be more vulnerable to dental misalignment as well! But our team can help, even if you have a complex case of tooth loss. You may need a set of our partial dentures!
Creating Your Custom Dentures
The partials contain new teeth set in an acrylic base that mimics the appearance of gum tissues. There will be metal clasps that connect to your natural teeth to secure the prosthetic. The new ceramic teeth will be durable and shaded to blend with your smile, and will fit in the gaps in your smile. To create them, we will take detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles, and use them in a lab setting to design and fabricate your new smile. Each one is custom-made to ensure a proper fit and a lifelike appearance.
Securing Your Partials
Once your custom dentures are ready, we will show you how to secure them in your smile, and we will discuss how to clean and soak them to ensure they stay pliable and fit comfortably for their lifetime. They tend to last about 5 to 10 years, requiring replacement as your jaw changes shape. You will be able to smile with confidence and enjoy your favorite foods again, and avoid complications of tooth loss. Our team could even discuss supporting them with dental implants for improved longevity and convenience.
If you have any questions about how our team will take on complicated cases of tooth loss with our partial dentures, or if you have missing teeth and need a solution, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a full smile again, and that starts with your initial consultation.
Learn More About Our Tooth Loss Solutions
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, are ready to take on your missing teeth. When you require replacement for missing teeth, then reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585.
