When you have tooth loss too severe for a bridge, then you need a prosthetic that is more substantial. With dentures, we have multiple options to handle advanced and even complex cases of tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about how we create and secure custom dentures.
The Impact of Severe Tooth Loss
Losing large numbers of natural teeth can limit meal options and deprive you of essential nutrients. You could have trouble speaking clearly, and you could develop an age appearance as your jaw gradually loses mass and density. But we can help restore function, health, and beauty to your smile with custom dentures!
Partials
When you have multiple gaps that are spread out across your arch, this could be too much for a single bridge to handle, and you may still have enough natural teeth that extracting them to make room for a full prosthetic is overkill. But a partial is a denture that contains teeth to fit in these gaps. These custom ceramic teeth will be set in an acrylic base that looks like gum tissue. There are metal clasps that attach to natural teeth and secure the partial firmly in place for years to come. These are custom-made and fit comfortably, and we will discuss how to soak and clean them.
Fulls
If you have most of your teeth missing, then we could extract the last few and take detailed images and measurements to design and craft a custom full denture. The full contains a full row of teeth that are made from durable and lifelike ceramic, and set in an acrylic base. Suction can hold them in place, or you may need the assistance of a special adhesive. These last about 5 to 10 years, and require soaking and cleaning to stay pliable and fit comfortably.
Support with Dental Implants
For some, we could secure the dentures with multiple dental implants. The implants are inserted into the jaw and act like new roots, which prevents the loss of mass and density in the jaw that follows tooth loss. As a result, your prosthetic can last for decades to come, sometimes a lifetime. They never slip when you eat or speak either, and you don’t need to remove them for cleaning or soaking. If you have any questions about our prosthetics or which one is right for your smile, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule a Visit for a New Smile
Our team wants to help you smile with confidence by addressing your tooth loss and protecting you from major oral health complications. To schedule an appointment for a dental prosthetic with My Dentist in Londonderry, NH call (603)965-3407.
