For patients with severe tooth loss, we could offer a set of dentures to secure new smiles. We can choose from removable full and partial dentures, and even fixed hybrid options that can last for years to come. In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dentist talks about our custom and lifelike sets of dentures.
When Smiles Need a Set of Dentures
If you have lost most or all of your teeth, you need a set of dental prosthetics to restore function, health, and beauty to your smile again. Otherwise, advanced tooth loss could severely limit your meal options, cause poor speech, and could lead to an aged appearance as the jaw ridge gradually weakens and erodes. But with our custom dental prosthetics, we can offer a replacement that looks and functions like natural tooth structure, so you can smile with confidence.
Removable Options
For many people, removable dentures may be the recommended option. As the name implies, these need to be removed for cleaning and soaking. They tend to last bout 5 to 10 years on average, requiring replacement as the jaw ridge loses mass and density. We will numb the smile and gently extract the last few teeth, taking detailed digital images and measurements of the bite. We use these in a lab setting to design and craft your new teeth. The prosthetic will contain a complete row of new teeth set in a base that mimics the appearance of gum tissue. Suction or the assistance of adhesive will keep them in place during the day.
Hybrid Options
Our hybrid option can last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime, and don’t need to be removed for cleaning or soaking. We secure these with multiple dental implants, sometimes as little as four per arch. When inserted into the jawbone, these act as new roots and stimulate the growth of structure, so your jaw does not erode and your jaw ridge stays intact. As a result, your new teeth can comfortably fit and stay in place for years to come, far longer than traditional removable options. They ever slip and you don’t need to remove them for cleaning!
If you have any questions about how we take on severe cases of tooth loss with removable or implant-secured hybrid dentures, or if you have major tooth loss that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence, so let us make 2025 the year you obtain a full smile again.
Schedule a Visit for Our Custom Dental Prosthetics
The team at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in MA wants to take on advanced tooth loss with custom prosthetics. To schedule an appointment with us, call our office today at 508-842-8838.
