Should I Get Full Dentures or Partials?

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Should I Get Full Dentures or Partials?
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The dilemma of having to choose between full
dentures or partials is really a choice that you
have to make with professional advice.
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Cosmetic dentists and family dentists can guide
their patients as to how extensive the problem is
and what the best procedure and answer would be
for the patient's welfare.
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What is a denture?
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A denture acts as a replacement for missing teeth
and tissues, and it can be taken out and put back
into the mouth.
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While it takes time to get used to wearing
dentures, and they do not really feel like your
real teeth, today's dentures are more comfortable
and natural looking than they used to be.
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Full or complete dentures
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After the removal of all remaining teeth, and the
gum tissues have had a chance to heal, a
CONVENTIONAL full denture is ready for placement
in the mouth about eight to 12 weeks after the
teethhave been removed.
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As the healing takes place, during that time you
arewithout teeth.
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IMMEDIATE dentures are custom created in advance
by measurements and models of your jaw during an
earlier visit and are inserted immediately after
all remaining teeth are removed.
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Although that means that the wearer does not have
to go a period of time without teeth, gums and
bones shrink during the healing period.
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Therefore, a disadvantage of the immediate
dentures is that they will require more
adjustments in order to fit properly and will
probably have to be relined several months after
insertion because the bone supporting the teeth
reshapes as it heals and causes the dentures to
become loose.
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Dentures are custom-made in a dental laboratory
from impressions previously taken of your mouth.
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Full dentures have a base in a flesh color and
rests overyour gums.
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The upper base covers the palate/roof of your
mouth. The base of the lower denture is in the
shape of a horseshoe to allow room for your
tongue.
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Partial dentures
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Partial dentures are used when some teeth are
missing and some natural teeth remain.
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The dentures attach to regular teeth and replace
ones thatare missing.
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The dentures are constructed of tissue colored
acrylic or light-weight metal alloy.
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A removable partial denture/bridge is made up of
replacement teeth attached to that base, and
often are connected by metal framework to hold
the denture in place.
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This is used when there are still some healthy
natural teethin the jaw.
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A fixed bridge is to replace teeth by putting
crowns on the teeth on either side, attaching
artificial teeth to them, and cementing the
bridge into place.
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In addition to a partial denture filling in the
empty spaces created by missing teeth, it also
can prevent other teeth from changing their
positions.
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More natural looking is a partial denture that is
removable and has internal attachments instead of
clasps that attach to adjacent crowns that may
have to have been placed on some of your teeth to
provide anchors.
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Remember that family dentists and cosmetic
dentists can explain the dentures process to you
in detail and answer any of your questions.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice
regarding dentures, it's time to call Shumway
Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Visit www.shumwaydental.com
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Call today for an appointment.
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SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite
1 Chandler, AZ 85286 [phone]