Different Types of Dentures for Seniors | Palm Bay Dentist

Restore Your Smile with Quality Dentures in Palm Bay

Dentures are oral devices that can be easily removed and used to replace missing teeth. Dentures are crafted by dental technicians using acrylic, resin, nylon, metal, and porcelain materials.

Not only can dentures replace your missing teeth, but they also make chewing and speaking easier. Dentures can last seven to 10 years with proper care and maintenance.

Given the wide range of options available, it is crucial to understand the different types of dentures.

Determine the best dentures for your specific needs.

Types of Dentures

There are various types of dentures available for different oral health needs.

Full Dentures

Also known as complete dentures, full dentures are a full set of denture teeth used to replace all missing teeth in your mouth. Full dentures comprise both upper and lower sets. Both sets rest on the gum tissue and take support from your palate or the lower jawbone ridge for stability.
You can remove them to clean or when you sleep, which provides a little rest to your gums. On average, complete dentures last around 5 to 10 years.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures can be a good option for replacing a few missing teeth in one or both jaws while preserving naturally healthy teeth. While partial dentures rely on your gums and underlying bones for support, they also gain extra stability through unique clasps that hook around your remaining natural teeth.
There are two types of partial dentures available: fixed and removable.

Immediate Dentures

Immediate dentures help gums heal, and once you have fully healed, your dentist will replace them with the final dentures. Immediate dentures are inserted immediately following the extraction of your teeth. They are often used as temporary replacements in some instances.

Implant-retained Dentures

Implant-retained dentures are attached to dental implants, delivering enhanced stability compared to conventional options. These dentures rely on implants embedded in your jaw. They are also known as snap-in dentures and can be removed.

Implant Supported Dentures

Implant-supported dentures are non-removable, and only your dentist can remove them. They are considered the best dentures for individuals seeking permanent oral appliances. However, these dentures require thorough daily cleaning.

When To Get Dentures

Dentures are one of the most cost-effective solutions for tooth pain and other teeth-related problems. Dentures help restore the condition of your teeth and gums by repairing any damage.

You can obtain a suitable type of denture to achieve the necessary restoration and live a pain-free life. For example, you can get complete dentures to replace all your missing teeth or partial dentures if you only need to replace some of your missing teeth.

Complete and Partial Dentures by Dr. Quadri

Partial Dentures on the other hand consist of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth. Partials are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw.

Palm Bay dentist Dr. Quadri will make sure your teeth denture fills in the spaces created by missing the teeth to prevent other teeth from changing position. Having our durable and secure dental appliances will surely bring back that confidence in your smile

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FAQ's

Yes. Dentures can be fitted after treating the receding gums.
Not necessarily; gum diseases can again develop with dentures due to lack of oral care in the mouth, as inadequate oral hygiene allows bacteria to grow and destroy the gums.
Dentures stay in place with a close fit along the underlying gums and bone tissue.
You can receive immediate dentures in a day right after your teeth are removed, ensuring you don’t have to walk around without teeth.
Wearing dentures on the same day as tooth extraction is not as painful as it may seem. The procedure is performed with proper anesthesia and pain medications to manage discomfort. Additionally, immediate dentures hold and protect your gum tissues together during healing.
Yes, immediate dentures look natural and are difficult to distinguish from natural teeth. Usually, the dentist places dentures with a color that closely matches your natural teeth to maintain uniformity.
Although no fixed number of teeth is required for a partial denture, having a healthy tooth on each side of the gap you want to fill is beneficial.
Yes, you can eat with partial dentures. However, there can be an initial adjustment period as you get accustomed to the new sensation in your mouth.

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