Partial Dentures
What are partial dentures?
A Partial denture is a great option to replace some missing teeth. Partial dentures can help keep your own teeth in place and improve the health of your mouth as a whole.
Types of Partial Denture
There are 2 types of Partial denture. Partial dentures can be made from acrylic or chrome. Acrylic partial dentures are made from an acrylic resin. They are quick to make and comfortable. Chrome Partial dentures take a little longer to make due to their special construction. Chrome Partial dentures tend to be more comfortable, stronger and last longer.
What are the benefits of having partial dentures?
Having a partial denture has many benefits. Teeth dentures will improve cosmetics i.e. give you teeth quick. Partial dentures will prevent existing teeth from shifting into unfavourable positions. They are relatively cheaper compared to dental bridges or dental implants. Partial dentures can also help you retain the rest of your teeth as wearing the denture will help distribute bite force, wear and function. They will greatly help you eat and chew. Dentures will also make you look younger as they fill out the jaw and cheeks and correct sagging of the face.
What are full dentures?
Full dentures are only made when all the teeth need replacing in the jaw. They retain very well to the gum tissue. Full dentures will help cosmetically, facially and function just like partial dentures. Sometimes if you have problems with a loose lower or upper full denture due to lack of gum tissue of flat ridges then dental implant retained dentures could change your life.
Can dentures and dental implant treatment be combined?
Yes. This is when your dentures, usually full dentures can be very securely retained with dental implants. This is a very successful procedure performed by our Essex based cosmetic dentists.
What are immediate dentures?
If you need teeth to be extracted immediate dentures can provide you teeth straight away. You will never be without teeth and no one will know. Immediate dentures are great and comfortable while the gum tissue is healing post extraction.
Under what circumstances is each type of denture most suitable?
- Partial dentures - are great if you have some teeth left.
- Immediate dentures - are the best when replacing teeth straight away.
- Full dentures - these are good when you have no teeth at all left.
- Dental implant retained dentures - best option when the gum ridges are flat and no retention for full dentures.
How long can partial dentures last?
Partial dentures can provide around 10 years of service. This depends on the health of your gums, teeth and oral hygiene and diet.
Can anyone with missing teeth have partial dentures?
Yes, there are no problems for anyone to have partial dentures of full dentures.
What should I do next if I am interested in having a partial denture?
Perfect Smile Spa is a leading cosmetic dentistry clinic situated in Essex, London that specialises in cosmetic dentures, partial dentures, full dentures, immediate dentures and dental implants retained dentures.
All of our specialist Dentists are based in Essex and promise PAINLESS dentistry
If you are considering having teeth dentures, then Perfect Smile Spa can be contacted on 01708 442 114 or by email at care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk
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