Dentures are removable appliances curated to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissue. Complete and partial dentures are the two kinds you can select from depending on your requirements and the condition of your teeth. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. Due to their durability, dentures can last many years. However, they may eventually need to be remade or repaired.
- Complete Denture: Loss of all teeth in an arch
- Partial Denture: Loss of several teeth in an arch
- Enhancing smile and facial tissues
- Improving chewing, speech, and digestion
A few weeks are required to complete the process of getting dentures. Your dentist or hygienist will take accurate impressions (molds) and measurements to create your custom denture. At the final appointment, your dentist will precisely adjust and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable fit. You may experience an increase in saliva flow, soreness, and speech and chewing difficulty. With time, the condition will get better, and eventually, your muscles and tissues will get used to new dentures.
