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Complete & Partial Dentures in Placerville

A denture, or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth, and provides support for the cheeks and lips.
Complete dentures replace all of the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaw, providing full support for the cheeks and lips. Partial dentures fill in the gaps created by missing teeth, attaching to the remaining natural teeth to ensure stability and function.

Differences Between Conventional & Immediate Dentures

● A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.● An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted, and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.

  • What are the materials used in dentures?

    Most dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated in two different ways.
    ● An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh-colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
    ● A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.

    The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodonticly treated teeth and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.

  • Do I need to replace my dentures in the future?

    Dentures over a normal course of time will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dentist examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.