When you have multiple gaps in your smile, you may find a bridge isn’t enough, but a full denture isn’t necessary. For these situations, your Astoria, NY, dentist could restore your smile’s oral health and function with a prosthetic known as a partial. In today’s blog, we’re going to explain how we create and place a partial, and how to know if this option is right for your smile.
The Factors Behind Your Tooth Loss
Tooth loss could occur on an individual basis due to injury, or possibly untreated cavities or infection. The most common cause is the advanced stage of gun disease known as periodontitis. At this stage, the disease destroys the tissues that connect your teeth and gums. The teeth become loose and eventually fall out. As part of your treatment, we will examine your smile to identify the factors behind your missing teeth. We then provide treatment for underlying issues before moving forward with the creation and placement of your prosthetic! Remember, replacing missing teeth improves how you chew and speak, and helps prevent painful complications too.
Creating a Custom Denture
We take detailed digital images with an intraoral camera, combing them to craft a 3D model of your smile. The model is then used to design and fabricate the partial denture. The prosthetic will contain an acrylic base that looks like gum tissue, and metal clasps that will attach to natural teeth. The teeth will be custom-made from durable materials, such as ceramic, and designed to not only look natural, but absorb daily bite forces too.
How Your Partial Works
Each denture is custom-made and fitted for your smile, as every smile is unique. We check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to ensure this. The metal clasps attach to natural teeth, remaining invisible but securing your prosthetic firmly in place. You will be able to smile with confidence, and eat your favorite foods again. The denture will balance your bite to prevent issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism, and we can create a treatment plan to protect your remaining natural teeth. The partial denture will last about 5 to 10 years on average.
If you have any questions about how we tackle tooth loss, or about the process of crafting and custom-fitting a unique dental prosthetic, then contact our team today. We want to help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile!
Do You Have Questions About Dentures?
Don’t let missing teeth cause problems for your oral health. To learn more about restoring function and beauty to your smile again, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320. We could also discuss other prosthetic options, such as dental bridges, full dentures, and implant dentures.
