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More InfoWhile many people suffer from some sort of dental issue, not everyone can afford the high cost of dental implants. Depending on your situation dentures may be the solution that best fits your needs.
Dentures are a removable prosthetic for missing teeth and surrounding tissues including bone and gums. Typically dentures are made out of plastic/acrylic and porcelain.
Partial vs Complete
A partial denture, also known as a bridge, consists of artificial substitute teeth attached to a gum-colored pedestal that is connected with a metal framework to grip the denture in your mouth. A partial is effective when one or more of your natural surrounding teeth remain. A permanent or fixed bridge substitutes for missing teeth by placing crowns on the remaining teeth on either side of the space and affixing artificial teeth to them. The advantage of a partial denture is that it fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, while preventing the remaining teeth from moving and changing position.
A complete denture, also known as a dental plate, is a full set of artificial teeth within either the upper or lower jaw. The Denture Dentist in Chalfont recommends the complete denture option over the partial when extensive damage exists. It offers several advantages:
Immediate vs Conventional
The Denture Dentist in Chalfont will recommend immediate dentures which are made in advance of the extraction so that the patient does not have to be without them during the healing period. Since the dentist has allowed for a certain amount of bone and gum movement, more adjustments may be necessary to achieve the right fit.
The Denture Dentist in Chalfont process usually takes between 3 and 6 weeks and consists of the following steps:
Conventional dentures are fitted and made 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth are extracted. The delay allows time for the movement and shrinkage of bone and gums to occur, enabling your Denture Dentist in Chalfont to achieve a more perfect fit.
Your Denture Dentist in Chalfont, Dr. Catherine Dulay Lichtenstein, and our entire dental staff are dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to patients of all ages. Our paperless North Wales dental office is equipped with the most up-to-date dental equipment and staffed with experienced dental professionals in order to help you do just that. Call your Denture Dentist in Chalfont at 215-874-0888.