What if you have tooth loss too severe for a bridge, but not major enough to require the placement of a full denture? In these scenarios, restoring function and beauty to your smile could involve the creation and placement of a partial denture, one your Astoria, NY, dentist will make sure looks natural!
Partials for Advanced Tooth Loss
Sometimes we don’t lose several teeth in a row, but in multiple gaps across the arch of your smile. Which is why a unique prosthetic needs to be created to fill these gaps and prevent the complications of tooth loss, such as misalignment, jaw joint strain and bite imbalance, trouble eating, and difficulty speaking clearly. The partial contains new teeth, referred to as pontics, inserted into an acrylic base. The base will be created to look like gum tissue. Metal clasps, invisible when worn, will attach to natural teeth and secure the denture. The prosthetic is removable, and will need to be cleaned and soaked regularly. They tend to last about 5 to 10 years on average.
Crafting and Placing Custom Prosthetics
Every smile is different, which is why we take time to craft a unique set of dentures for our patients. First, we want to understand the factors behind your missing teeth, so we can treat any underlying oral health issues and protect remaining natural teeth. The prosthetic will be custom-made based on detailed digital images and x-rays we take of your smile. In a dental lab, these images and measurements will help us design and fabricate the finished product. We will also discuss proper care and maintenance to ensure they last as long as possible.
What About Full Dentures?
If you have lost the majority of your teeth, we can also offer a full set of dentures! These contain a full row of new and lifelike ceramic teeth set in an acrylic base, held in place with suction for the lower arch and a special adhesive with the upper one. Again, we custom-make these, and could also discuss securing them in place with the assistance of dental implants, which could allow the prosthetic to last much longer, decades in some cases. If you have any questions about how we treat issues like tooth loss, or if you would like to start your journey to a complete smile in 2022, then contact our team today to schedule your next consultation.
Do You Have Questions About Our Tooth Loss Solutions?
We would love to help you maintain a full smile with one of our lifelike dental prosthetics. To learn more about our custom tooth loss solutions, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320.
