Removable Dentures - Partial

Service Description

Losing a tooth or a couple of teeth does not only have an impact on your overall aesthetic, but it also becomes difficult to perform some basic functions such as eating or chewing. If you have one or two teeth missing in your mouth, you’ll have three different options to choose from while considering replacement. A removable partial denture usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is sometimes connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. Steps in Denture process The denture development process takes a few weeks and several appointments. Once your dentist or prosthodontist (a dentist who specializes in the restoration and replacement of teeth) determines what type of appliance is best for you, the general steps are to: Make a series of impressions of your jaw and take measurements of how your jaws relate to one another and how much space is between them. You will "try in" this model several times and the denture will be assessed for color, shape, and fit before the final denture is cast. Adjustments will be made as necessary New dentures may feel a little odd or loose for a few weeks until the muscles of the cheeks and tongue learn to keep them in place and you get comfortable inserting and removing them. Also, it is not unusual for minor irritation or soreness to occur and for saliva flow to increase when you first start wearing dentures, but these problems will diminish as the mouth adjusts. Dentures are made to closely resemble your natural teeth so there should be only a small noticeable change in appearance. In fact, dentures may even improve your smile and fill out your facial

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