Dentures & Partial Dentures

Tooth loss can occur due to many reasons, be it the result of untreated periodontal disease or tooth decay. Whatever the reason for the loss of teeth, it can result in issues when it comes to biting, chewing, and speaking. Shifting of the remaining teeth can cause discomfort, and many people who are missing teeth feel self-conscious about it.

Dentistry offers many solutions to the problem of missing teeth, depending on how many teeth are missing, the state of the remaining teeth, and other aspects. Likely the most cost-effective option for those missing many or all of their teeth are dentures or partial dentures.

Dentures and partials can restore your ability to eat, give you your smile back and help reduce the sunken look that those with missing teeth may have due to bone loss and sagging facial muscles resulting from tooth loss.

The best option for you depends on your specific situation, so call to schedule a consultation with your dentist to discuss your options.

What types of dentures are available?

Restorations are available to replace all of the teeth on the upper or lower arch of the mouth. These are known as complete dentures.

For those who have remaining healthy teeth, partial dentures can be made to attach to them and fill in the areas where teeth are missing.

Bridges are an additional option for smaller gaps between natural teeth.

If enough healthy bone remains, implant-supported dentures may be an option. This method combines dentures with dental implants to provide for a more stable fit and better biting force.

Zirconia Crowns

Introduction Zirconia crowns are one of the most common tooth-colored crown options patients hear about today. A dentist may recommend one for a cracked molar, a tooth with a large old filling, a tooth that has had root canal treatment, a worn-down tooth, or a back tooth that needs a strong restoration but still needs to look natural. Patients often ask simple-sounding questions: Is zirconia better than porcelain? Is it stronger than ceramic? Will it look fake? Is it safe? Will it wear down the tooth that bites against it? Is it worth the extra cost? The honest answer

Flipper

Flippers

A flipper is a type of removable dental prosthetic that is commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. It is a lightweight, inexpensive, and relatively simple alternative to other types of dentures, such as traditional full or partial dentures. What is a flipper? A flipper is a removable dental prosthetic that is designed to replace one or more missing teeth. It is typically made of a flexible plastic material and is shaped to fit over the remaining teeth. Flippers are held in place by the natural suction of the mouth, or by a small wire or

Porcelain Crowns

Introduction A porcelain crown is one of the most common options patients ask about when they need a tooth restored and still want it to look natural. Maybe a tooth broke. Maybe an old filling is too large to repair again. Maybe a root-canal-treated tooth needs more protection. Or maybe a front tooth is dark, worn, misshapen, or covered by an old crown that no longer blends in. “Porcelain crown” sounds simple, but it can mean several different things in modern dentistry. Some crowns are porcelain fused to metal. Some are all-ceramic. Some are zirconia. Some are lithium disilicate.

Zirconia Crowns

Dentures & Partial Dentures