A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures. The complete and partial dentures.
types of dentures
There are two main types of dentures available for you. The complete and partial dentures. Depending on your needs we will suggest the best type of dentures.
Dentures will not just make you feel more confident and improve your smile but they will also make eating and speech easier for you.
Full Dentures
Complete dentures is a full set which replace all your upper or lower teeth, providing a set of cosmetically beautiful teeth. The fake teeth are attached to a base made from acrylic customized to appear as your natural gum.
This type of dentures will be used if all your upper or lower teeth need to be removed or you have to replace an old complete denture. The denture will normally be fitted as soon as your teeth are removed, which means you won’t be left without teeth. The denture will fit firmly over your gums and jawbone.
Partial dentures
Partial dentures replace just a number of missing teeth to fill up any gaps. They are custom made to represent natural teeth and help you regain your confidence.
Partial denture is normally a plate made with acrylic and sometimes metal having a number of false teeth attached to it. It’s designed to fill in the gaps left by one or more missing teeth.
Partial dentures usually clip onto some of your natural teeth via clasps, which hold them securely in place in your mouth.