Dentures

Modern dental technology enables natural-looking tooth replacement with exceptional aesthetic results. While dental implants and fixed bridges provide excellent solutions, removable dentures remain a proven, effective method for restoring complete smiles. At Innovative Dental, we craft dentures from premium materials, ensuring precise fit and comfort while rebuilding beautiful smiles that support natural facial contours and restore confident function.

Impact of Missing Teeth

Over 175 million adults nationwide have lost at least one tooth, with nearly 40 million missing all teeth due to decay, gum disease, injury, or medical conditions. Beyond aesthetic concerns, missing teeth impair speech clarity and nutrition while causing facial sagging and tooth shifting. Addressing tooth loss promptly prevents these cascading problems and maintains oral health and facial support.

Understanding Dentures

Dentures are removable appliances designed to rest comfortably on gums covering the jawbones. These versatile, cost-effective solutions replace individual teeth or complete arches using natural-looking artificial teeth set in supportive bases. Unlike fixed restorations, dentures can be removed for cleaning, maintenance, and sleeping, offering convenient oral hygiene management.

Full Denture Options

Complete dentures replace all upper or lower teeth and include several types. Conventional dentures are placed after extraction sites heal completely, ensuring optimal fit. Immediate dentures allow patients to avoid going without teeth but may require adjustments during healing. Overdentures gain stability from remaining tooth roots or dental implants, while implant-supported dentures attach to strategically placed implants for superior retention and stability.

Partial Denture Solutions

When healthy teeth remain, partial dentures effectively replace missing teeth while stabilizing the bite and preventing tooth drift. These appliances use clasps or precision attachments on adjacent teeth for retention. Modern materials including cast metal, flexible resins, and hybrid frameworks provide comfortable, durable options tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Treatment Process

Creating attractive, well-fitting dentures requires comprehensive evaluation of oral function, facial aesthetics, and individual needs. Following thorough assessment and diagnostic imaging, we determine if preparatory treatments are needed. The fabrication process involves precise impressions, framework trials, tooth selection, and bite adjustments to ensure optimal comfort and function.

Adapting to New Dentures

Adjustment to new dentures typically takes time, with initial challenges in speaking and eating gradually resolving. Increased saliva production normalizes within days, while speech clarity improves with practice. Starting with soft foods and avoiding one-sided chewing helps adaptation. Daily cleaning, proper storage, and nighttime removal maintain denture longevity and oral health.

Ongoing Care and Maintenance

Long-term denture success requires regular checkups to monitor fit, tissue health, and any remaining teeth. As facial tissues change over time, reline procedures may be needed to maintain comfort and stability. For cases requiring additional retention, denture adhesives or implant-supported options provide enhanced security and confidence during daily activities.