In our last blog, we talked about how a dental bridge can take on minor tooth loss. But what if you have a more complex case of tooth loss, one with several gaps? To help your smile, your Ankeny, IA, dentist can offer a complete set of partial dentures.
Complex Tooth Loss
What is considered a complex case of tooth loss? Well, if someone has a single gap of one missing tooth or up to three in a row, then this can be easily handled with a dental bridge. If someone is missing most of their teeth, we can extract the last few to accommodate a full set of dentures. But if someone has multiple gaps spread out across the smile, but still several material teeth in place, this needs to be addressed with a single prosthetic known as a partial denture. This can help take on multiple gaps at once, providing a full smile again.
Creating Custom Dentures
The partial will contain new teeth made from ceramic, a material that can be shaded to blend with your smile and also provides a durable structure that can handle daily bite forces. These will be set in an acrylic base, which itself is designed to mimic the appearance of gum tissue. The prosthetic will be designed and crafted based on the detailed digital images we take of your bite. We want to ensure a comfortable fit and a balanced bite to protect your smile from complications. With proper care and attention, your new denture could last 5 to 10 years, helping you smile with confidence.
Securing Your Partials
When your partial denture is ready, we will discuss how to place, clean, and maintain it. Metal clasps will connect to your natural teeth, which secures your new teeth firmly in place. These clasps will be invisible when your new teeth are in place, so you can smile with confidence and feel great about your appearance. Our team can also handle more severe cases of tooth loss with a full denture, so even if you have lost most or all of your teeth, we can provide a solution that looks natural and restores health and function to your bite again!
If you have any questions about how we treat tooth loss, then contact our team today. We want to help with bridges, partials, and even full dentures and dental implants!
Dental Impressions Helps Improve Your Smile’s Health
We want to help you address your complicated tooth loss and enjoy a complete smile again. To schedule an appointment for a full smile, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
