COMPLETE AND PARTIAL DENTURES
An important step in maintaining a healthy smile is to replace missing teeth. When teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can change position by drifting into the surrounding space. A removable partial denture (RPD) fills in the space created by missing teeth and fills out your smile. Although an RPD is removable, it is a good option when fixed bridges are not possible. An RPD will help you to properly chew food, a difficult task when you are missing teeth. Complete dentures (also known as plates) cover your entire jaw, either the upper or lower arch or both. An upper denture will cover your entire palate as well. Complete dentures rest directly on the gum that covers the bone. The retention for an upper denture comes from the suction made with your palate, however the lower dentures retention comes from the height of your jaw bone
Complete and Partial Denture Appointment
The process involves multiple appointments in which the dentist will take an impression, make some measurements to record your bite, and select the color and shape of your denture teeth. Because we care about your needs and understand that your smile is important, we will not deliver your denture until you are happy and approve the esthetics of your dentures or partial dentures during an esthetic wax try in. At this appointment you will be trying in the denture with the teeth set in wax, in case your dentist needs to move things around. Once you approve your dentures, the laboratory will process and finish your dentures.
Complete and Partial Denture Appointment
The process involves multiple appointments in which the dentist will take an impression, make some measurements to record your bite, and select the color and shape of your denture teeth. Because we care about your needs and understand that your smile is important, we will not deliver your denture until you are happy and approve the esthetics of your dentures or partial dentures during an esthetic wax try in. At this appointment you will be trying in the denture with the teeth set in wax, in case your dentist needs to move things around. Once you approve your dentures, the laboratory will process and finish your dentures.