Hales Corners Dentures

Full dentures are typically only recommended for patients who are missing most or all of their natural teeth due to an accident, tooth decay, or gum disease. This is because full dentures require the extraction of all remaining teeth to make room for the prosthesis.
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Partial dentures, on the other hand, use a special framework to restore one or two missing teeth by attaching to healthy surrounding teeth. Partial dentures are often recommended if most of your teeth are healthy, or if a more permanent alternative treatment like an implant or bridge is not an option.

The process of receiving full or partial dentures usually takes several appointments. If you are receiving partial dentures, the process will begin with Dr. Keeling taking impressions and photos of your teeth. Dr. Keeling uses this information to work closely with an outside dental lab and build your custom partial dentures. You’ll wear temporary dentures while your permanent prosthetic is created. Once your partial dentures arrive at our office, we will check them to ensure proper fit and you’ll leave our office with a fully restored, functional smile.
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If you are receiving full dentures, any remaining teeth must be extracted before your dentures are created. You’ll be given a set of temporary dentures to wear as your gums heal after extraction, and once the healing process is complete, Dr. Keeling will create a set of permanent dentures that are built to fit perfectly over your gums and restore your smile.

Denture refitting is often necessary for patients over time. After tooth loss, the gum and jaw tend to weaken throughout the years, which can cause an improper fit of your dentures. To provide peace of mind that your dentures will fit perfectly for years, Dr. Keeling can refit your dentures to adjust for bone resorption and ensure they fit perfectly.

If you are only missing a few teeth and your remaining teeth are healthy, partial dentures may be the best way to preserve your smile until you are able to get a more permanent solution like dental bridges or implants.
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If you are missing most or all of your teeth or you have serious oral health issues that require the extraction of your remaining teeth, full dentures may be the right option for you. During your consultation, Dr. Keeling will go over all of your options to help you make an informed decision about your restorative treatment.

Full or complete dentures are removable dental devices that replace missing teeth in your mouth. They consist of prosthetic teeth that replace your missing ones and a denture base, which holds the prosthetic teeth and sits on your gums. 

Full dentures consist of two parts. The first part is the full upper denture that rests on the maxillary arch. This consists of a plate that covers the roof of the mouth, with a denture base and artificial teeth replacing missing teeth on the upper jaw. The denture base helps keep the plate stuck to the roof of the mouth and holds the dentures in place.

The second part is the full lower denture resting on the mandibular arch. This denture resembles a horseshoe with prosthetic teeth on top of the lower jaw to replace missing teeth. The upper and lower dentures combine to form full dentures that replace all the natural teeth in your mouth, allowing you to eat and speak properly and giving you a beautiful smile.

A partial denture is a type of denture that dentists recommend to replace one or more missing teeth, but not every tooth. Dentists recommend either clasp partial or implant-supported dentures. Both replace missing teeth but work differently.

Clasp partial dentures use thin, discreet metal clasps to hold the dentures to the adjacent teeth. Implant-supported dentures (overdentures), as the name implies, attach to dental implants to fit more comfortably and securely. However, implant-supported dentures require dental implants to anchor the dentures. Clasp partial dentures work with your natural teeth.

The dentist will examine your mouth, particularly the condition of your teeth and jawbone, before deciding on the right denture for your needs. Patients with insufficient jawbones might not qualify for implant-supported dentures. That’s because patients need sufficient jaw bone to hold the implants, which then hold the dentures.

The question of whether to get dentures or implants depends on your unique dental situation. A licensed dental practitioner will decide the best option for your dental needs after conducting a series of tests and taking X-rays of your teeth and jaws.

If you’re looking to replace your teeth on a tight budget, then dentures are right for you since they cost less than implants. Dentures are also a good option if you want a minimally invasive treatment with short healing times. Dental implants take several months to heal completely and involve drilling into the jawbone.

Dentures are also great if you need a temporary solution for your missing teeth. Implants are a permanent solution, with life spans of up to 30 years. Remember, dentists drill implants into your jawbone, and they eventually fuse with it, becoming part of your mouth. Implants are also great if you want seamless, natural-looking replacement teeth.