Full & Partial Dentures

Full Dentures

Complete dentures or full dentures are removable prosthetic devices that replace all teeth within an arch.

Advantages of Complete Dentures

• The most affordable treatment option for replacing all teeth in an entire arch
• Looks natural and pleasing
• The shortest treatment time from start fo finish

Disadvantages of Complete Dentures

• Due to the fact that upper dentures cover the entire roof of the mouth, your dentures may be bulky.
• Lower dentures are rarely as stable as upper dentures because of various muscles, including the tongue, which all shift and dislodge the denture.
• Some patients find a denture uncomfortable due to the anatomy of their jaws. Jaws change over time, so dentures need to be relined occasionally to remain stable.

Partial Dentures

A partial denture rests on a metal framework that attaches to your natural teeth. Sometimes crowns are placed on some of your natural teeth and serve as anchors for the denture. They also offer a removable alternative to bridges.

Types of Partial Dentures

• Cast Metal Framework Partials: This type of partial denture is made with a metal framework in place to keep the prosthetic light, strong and long lasting. It is ideal for patients who have stable and healthy natural teeth with little to no concern of loosing any more natural teeth within the next five years. These partials can be made of either titanium or chromium cobalt.
  
  
  • Titanium Cast Partial Denture: It is made with medical grade titanium for an ultra light and strong framework.
  • Chromium Cobalt Partial Denture: It is made with noble and base material metals to have a light and durable finish to it.
  
  
  
• Acrylic Partial Dentures: Acrylic partials or also know as "flipper" dentures are made for patients that need a temporary prosthetic device and are expecting some of the natural teeth to be extracted within five years. We make these dentures so that we are able to easily modify the dentures as our patient is transitioning from natural teeth to prosthetics. We make these dentures a little thicker than our framework partial dentures because they are not as strong and durable and do not have the same stability as a cast metal partial.
  
  These dentures are great for partial immediate denture patients, patients who are expecting to loose more teeth within five years, and patients who will be transitioning to a complete or cast metal partial denture within a couple of years.