Dentures

Dentures are removable prosthesis which can replace a single tooth or a full arch of teeth. Usually the dentures are not as desirable because they need to be removed overnight and can be bulky.

Partial Dentures

Definition:

It is a removable prosthesis which is fabricated to add false teeth to patients existing teeth 

Pros:

-Able to fill in all the missing teeth with one prosthesis

-Cost stays constant and is not dependent on number of teeth replaced

-Esthetic result is obtained( visible metal can compromise the natural appearance) 

-Usually can fabricate  in a relatively short amount of time

-provides a chewing area to improve dietary intake

-costs less than implants and other restorative options

-Good stability (depends on number of teeth remaining)

-avoid that sunken-in appearance caused by missing teeth usually present in the older population

-stabilizes that area of the dental arch to give you a more youthful appearance

^Cons:

^{-it is a removable prosthesis( needs to be taken out at night except in special occasions)}

-they can be broad and bulky and it takes time to get used to them

^{-visible metal clamps can be unesthetic (depending upon the smile line)}

Full Dentures 

Definition:

It is a removable prosthesis which can fill in missing teeth partially or completely

Pros:

-Able to fill in all the missing teeth with one prosthesis

-Cost stays constant and is not dependent on number of teeth replaced

-Esthetic result is obtained

-Usually can fabricate  in a relatively short amount of time

-provides a chewing area to improve dietary intake

-implant supported dentures can provide more stability

-avoid that sunken-in appearance caused by missing teeth usually present in the older population

-stabilizes that area of the dental arch to give you a more youthful appearance

Cons:

-it is a removable prosthesis( needs to be taken out at night except in special occasions)

 -it can provide a patient with a perfect smile which is usually  noticeable in  individuals that had bad teeth all their life and suddenly have "perfect teeth"

-provides no "feel" for food as natural teeth do

-inability to taste food due to the palate being covered by the prosthesis(this can be eliminated with implant supported dentures)

-they can be broad and bulky and it takes time to get used to them

-stability can be compromised depending upon how much bone is present for support

-denture can be loose and unstable during eating

Recommended products for denture maintenance:

Denture Brushes

Dentures require daily brushing for freshness and effective stain removal, because effervescent cleansers alone cannot remove all food particles and stains. The Oral-B Denture Brush helps you get a more thorough clean.

Ban-A-Stain

 Ban-A-Stain® does it all - it's an easy way to remove plaque and tartar (which can cause bad breath) as well as coffee and tea stains.  Everyday use keeps dentures feeling clean, smooth and odor free.                                                                                

Efferdent

€ Kill 99.9% of the germs that cause denture odor.

€ Reduce plaque buildup and remove food particles that can cause gum irritation.

€ Dissolve tough stains in hard-to-reach places.

€ Keep dentures extra fresh and clean.

Check out instructions for denture wearing patient's

View the frequently asked questions about dentures

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