The West Island Denture Clinic

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The West Island Denture Clinic
Complete Denture
A full denture replaces all teeth on top, bottom
or both and the supporting tissue (bone and gums)
that always keep changing always after the
extractions. It recovers and sits on top the
residual gum/ridge, in the case of a top denture
the palate will also be recovered. The dentures
hold only by suction, the edges of the denture
are sealed by the soft tissues.
Upper dentures (top ones) are easier to get used
to then the lowers. With upper dentures the
(palate) roof the mouth, the suction is greater,
therefore it can hold better. Wearing lower
dentures can be much more difficult than wearing
upper dentures since there are less suction. The
adaptation and stability of the denture depends
on the height of the ridge, the viscosity of the
saliva and the bite.
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Metallic Partial Denture
A partial denture consists of either a base
completely made of plastic resin used to support
artificial teeth or a metal frame base made of
chrome-cobalt or titanium (called frames) filled
with acrylic saddles supporting the replacement
teeth. The denture stays in place by using
brackets that attached to the natural teeth.
A partial with metallic frame has some abutments
on natural teeth and helps to prevent its gradual
penetration into the underlying mucosa, which
significantly limits the risk of gingivitis
around the residual natural teeth. More rigid and
stronger, it is a better choice in most cases. In
some clinical cases, it is possible to make a
partial denture over dental implants to increase
stability.
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Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures (sometimes called temporary
dentures ) are placed in the mouth immediately
after extraction of natural teeth. This approach
is used when someone does not want to be without
teeth for several months during the healing of
the gums sockets. During the healing process,
your gums that support the denture will shrink.
It is very important to keep all appointments for
dental care during this period because your
denture will require adjustments.
Immediate dentures are usually made before the
date of extraction. In this case the date of the
extractions should be set after the denture is
made. When you are getting your first dentures,
it is important to remember that it takes time to
get used to.
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Contact Us
Address
189, Hymus, Suite 204,
Pointe-Claire (Québec) H9R 1E9
Call Us
514.839.2875
Website
http//ladent.ca