Dentures and Partial Dentures: Everything You Need to Know
A denture is a removable dental prosthetic to replace missing teeth and the surrounding tissues. Implants look and feel just like your own teeth and may even improve your smile.Dentures come in two varieties: complete and partial. The term "partial dentures" refers to replacements for a lost tooth or teeth that have not yet fallen out completely. Filling the gaps left by lost teeth, a Partial Dentures Gardner also keeps the rest of your teeth from slipping. A complete denture can be "conventional" or "instant," depending on how quickly it's made and fitted. After the teeth have been extracted and the gum tissue has healed, a conventional type is created (usually takes 4 to 6 weeks). The patient will be without teeth for the duration of this time. To prevent the patient from going without teeth while they heal, instant dentures are prepared in advance and put in place immediately following the extraction of teeth. Adjustments will be necessary on...