When people experience tooth loss, they often turn to their dentist for advice regarding the ideal way to replace missing teeth. The most common way is dentures. A denture is made up of materials like acrylic, resin, nylon, metal, and porcelain that serves as a replacement for missing teeth and the tissues that may have been damaged due to gum disease or tooth loss. Dentures come in two forms, complete dentures and partial dentures. If you wonder whether dentures might be right for you, we have answered a few of the most common questions people often ask about dentures.
Contact UsAlso called a complete denture, this appliance replaces an entire arch of missing teeth. A full denture rests upon your gums and relies on your palate (the roof of your mouth) or lower jawbone ridge for support. You may need to use denture adhesive (a special type of glue) to keep your appliance firmly in place. They consist of artificial teeth and a gum-colored base. People wearing dentures usually take them out at night to clean them out and give their gums a rest.
If you’re missing some or most of your teeth in one or both jaws, partial dentures may be an option. Partial dentures are similar to full dentures, as they also rely on your gums and underlying bone for support. But partial dentures also have some special fastner that hooks around your remaining natural teeth, providing additional stability.
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