With a full set of dentures, our team can handle more severe cases of tooth loss, such as the loss of most or all of your natural teeth. In addition, with a complete set of dentures, we can return your smile to full function, health, and beauty again. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we create and place a complete set of dentures.
What Happens When You Lose Your Smile?
Losing the majority of your natural teeth can lead to major issues with the health, function, and appearance of your smile. Losing your natural teeth means that you are limited in your meal options. Your favorite dishes are beyond your reach, and you could rely on soft foods and lose out on good nutrition. Tooth loss could also impact how clearly you speak, leading to difficulties and embarrassment in social situations, which then leads to a poorer quality of life. The strength of your jawbone suffers too, as without tooth roots the body will stop sending you doses of calcium and phosphorus. Without these, the jawbone erodes to cause further tooth loss and an older appearance! But with a full set of dentures, we can help improve your bite function, oral health, and the appearance of your smile.
Starting Your Full Denture Fabrication
We will start the process by gently extracting the last few teeth to pave the way for your new prosthetic. Next, we will take detailed digital images and measurements to create a 3D impression of your bite. With this information, we can then design and craft your new set of teeth in a dental lab setting. The complete prosthetic will contain a complete row of teeth made from durable and lifelike ceramic, all set in an acrylic base that looks like gum tissue. Now, we attach it. But do you need removable or implant dentures?
Securing Your New Smile
Removable options are more common, and these are held in place with suction or adhesives. They last about 5 to 10 years and need replacement as the jaw changes shape with time. They also need to be removed for regular cleaning and soaking.
With dental implants, we surgically insert posts into the jaw and connect the prosthetic to them. This prevents changes to the jaw, so your new teeth can stay in place for decades to come! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out today!
Learn More About Obtaining a Full Smile Again
We want to provide a new set of teeth that look natural and restore function to your smile! To schedule an appointment for a full smile, just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.
