In our last blog, we talked about how we take on minor tooth loss by placing a custom dental bridge. If you have more severe tooth loss, with several gaps spread out across your smile, then we could secure a partial denture! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about helping smiles with partials, so you can enjoy renewed confidence and avoid complications related to tooth loss!
Complex Tooth Loss
A complex case of tooth loss could mean that you have lost several teeth across the arch of your smile, so you have multiple gaps spread out across one or both arches. When this happens, you have a greater risk of complications with meals or speech, and you could have a high risk of misalignment developing too. A dental bridge may not be enough to address this, and you could have enough natural teeth in place that a complete set of dentures is not needed. But with a partial, we can take on every gap at once and help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile!
Creating a Denture
How do we create your denture? We start by examining your smile, we may create a treatment plan to address the issues that have threatened your teeth, such as gum disease. We then take detailed digital images and impressions of your bite, which aid in the design and creation of your new teeth. The prosthetic will contain new ceramic teeth that we shade to blend with the rest of your smile, all set in a base that mimics the appearance of gum tissue. There will also be metal clasps present.
Securing Your Partial
Since the prosthetic is custom-made, it will fit comfortably. The new teeth will fit in the gaps in your smile and the clasps will connect to natural teeth to keep the prosthetic secure when in place. You can speak with confidence and eat your favorite dishes again! The prosthetic is removable, so it will need to be taken out for cleaning and soaking, and it can last about 5 to 10 years before a replacement is needed, so you can smile with confidence for years to come.
Don’t live with unsightly tooth loss that can impact the health and function of your bite. If you have any questions about how we plan and treat tooth loss with a set of partial dentures, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. You can enjoy a full smile, even if you have lost several teeth!
Dental Impressions Provides Custom Dentures
Partials can handle more complicated cases of tooth loss. To schedule an appointment and enjoy a complete smile again, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
