Removable dentures can be a good solution for patients who have missing teeth. Without your natural teeth, you're unable to eat -- or even speak -- normally in many cases. Removable dentures can allow you to function just as if you had your own teeth again.
New Hyde Park Dental in Lake Success, New York, is ready to help you achieve a full smile once again.
Removable Denture Q & A
What are dentures?
Dentures are a type of teeth replacement for patients who are missing their natural teeth. If you've lost teeth due to disease, illness, injury, or for some other reason, dentures may be a good option for you. Dentures are custom-made for each patient so that they fit the mouth properly and look natural. They adhere to the gums via suction, and a dental adhesive may also be used to help ensure proper fit.
Denture cost may vary based on the individual case.
How does the denture process work?
The denture process consists of several steps, so it usually takes at least two or three appointments with at New Hyde Park Dental. During the first appointment, our providers will evaluate your existing teeth and determine if the remaining natural teeth should be extracted. If you need teeth extraction, you'll also need some time to heal before the dentures can be installed.
Once your mouth is properly prepared for the dentures, our
providers will create a mold. This mold allows the dental lab to create a denture base that perfectly conforms to the dimensions of your mouth. The teeth for the dentures are also custom-made to fit the mold and your mouth.
Once the new dentures are ready, our providers will check their fit during another appointment. At this time, you'll be able to get advice about how to care for the dentures, including cleaning and other basic maintenance. With the proper care, your dentures should last for years.
What are overdentures?
Overdentures are an alternative to traditional removable dentures. This type of tooth replacement works in conjunction with
dental implants. Overdentures can replace either individual teeth or groups of teeth, and both removable and fixed overdentures can be used.
Removable overdentures sit immediately on top of the gums, and they're typically supported by
dental implants. In some cases, removable overdentures may be connected to a bar that then connects to the dental implants. Removable overdentures allow for the natural-looking replacement of missing teeth, and offer the convenience of removal for cleaning or maintenance.
Fixed overdentures are sometimes used for groups of missing teeth. The group of replacement teeth are attached to dental implant anchors. There are at least two dental implants needed to anchor fixed overdentures to the bottom teeth, and multiple dental implants are needed to anchor fixed overdentures to the top teeth.