Dentures & Partial Dentures

Restore Your Confidence with Dentures from Peoria Dental Care

Dentures and partial dentures are removable dental prosthetics designed to replace missing teeth and restore the function and appearance of a patient’s smile. They are custom-made to fit the patient’s mouth and are an effective solution for individuals who have lost a significant number of teeth due to various reasons such as decay, gum disease, trauma, or age-related factors.

Here’s an overview of dentures and partial dentures:

Dentures: Dentures are full sets of artificial teeth designed to replace an entire arch of missing teeth, either the upper arch (maxillary) or the lower arch (mandibular), or both. Dentures are held in place by suction against the gums and may be secured with denture adhesive for added stability. They are made from acrylic or a combination of acrylic and metal.
- Complete Dentures: These are used when all teeth in one or both arches are missing. Complete dentures are custom-fabricated to fit the patient’s mouth and provide functional chewing and improved appearance.
- Immediate Dentures: In some cases, dentures can be prepared in advance and placed immediately after the remaining natural teeth are extracted. This ensures that the patient is not without teeth during the healing process.
Partial Dentures: Partial dentures are designed to replace several missing teeth in a specific area of the mouth while preserving the remaining natural teeth. They consist of artificial teeth attached to a metal or acrylic base that matches the color of the patient’s gums.
- Removable Partial Dentures: These partial dentures are attached to the remaining natural teeth using metal clasps or other types of connectors. They can be removed for cleaning and at night.
- Flexible Partial Dentures: These are made from a flexible, lightweight material that offers a more comfortable fit and better esthetics. They have no visible metal clasps.
- Precision Attachment Dentures: These are secured using precision attachments that provide a more secure and discreet connection to the natural teeth.
Implant-Supported Dentures: Dentures can also be stabilized with dental implants for increased stability and improved chewing function. Implant-supported dentures are attached to implants that are surgically placed in the jawbone.

Dentures offer several benefits:

Improved Aesthetics: Dentures restore the appearance of a natural smile, enhancing the patient’s facial features and boosting confidence.
Chewing Function: Dentures allow patients to chew and eat more comfortably, improving their diet and overall health.
Speech Improvement: Missing teeth can affect speech, and dentures help improve articulation and clarity.
Affordability: Dentures are often more affordable than other tooth replacement options like dental implants.

However, dentures also have some limitations. They may require adjustments over time as the jawbone changes shape, and there might be an initial period of adjustment as the patient gets used to wearing them.