When you have several missing teeth spread out across the arch of your smile, you may need a partial to restore your smile. This can address complicated cases of tooth loss, and we can choose from removable or implant-secured options. In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dentist talks about the benefits of partial dentures.
Complicated Cases of Tooth Loss
We recommend this option for people with tooth loss too complicated for a bridge, such as multiple gaps spread out across the arch of your smile. However, this is also helpful for people missing a lot of teeth, but not enough to warrant a full set of dentures. The prosthetic itself will contain new teeth set in an acrylic base that mimics the appearance of gum tissues. Your new teeth will be made from materials like ceramic, which we can shade to blend with your smile. Each one will be custom-made to ensure a proper fit and a lifelike appearance!
Creating Your Partial Denture
If we find out that you need a new set of dentures, then our team will carefully examine your smile. We want to understand the cause of your tooth loss and if necessary, offer care to manage the issue and prevent additional missing teeth. We will take detailed digital images and measurements of your smile, and may extract any teeth that are severely infected or loosened by periodontal disease. In a lab setting, we will use the information we gather to design and craft your new set of dentures.
Removable and Implant-Supported
With the removable option, metal clasps will attach to natural teeth to secure your new dentures in place. These claps will be invisible when your teeth are in place. These tend to last about 5 to 10 years before placement is necessary due to changes in the jaw ridge. You also need to soak and clean them regularly. But we also have an option that is more secure! We could insert multiple dental implants into your jaw, which act as new roots and prevent the jaw ridge from changing shape. We attach your prosthetics to these posts and once in place, your partials are fixed in place and never slip when you eat or speak. You also don’t need to remove them for cleaning or soaking! They can also last decades to come, possibly a lifetime.
If you have any questions about our partial dentures, or if you are ready to take on your tooth loss, then contact our team today.
Schedule a Visit and Start Your Journey to a Complete Smile
The team at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in MA is ready to help you enjoy a full smile again. To schedule an appointment with us, call our office today at 508-842-8838.
