We’ve talked about how a partial set of dentures can address complex cases of tooth loss. But if you’ve lost a majority of your natural teeth, then you need a complete set of dentures. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist talks about how we can design and create a complete set of lifelike dentures.
The Causes of Major Tooth Loss
Losing your teeth could be due to issues like untreated cavities or infections, but the most common issue is gum disease. The advanced stage of the disease, known as periodontitis, could lead to major tooth loss. When you lose most of your teeth this could mean serious trouble for your overall quality of life. For example, you could have trouble eating a variety of food, depriving you of your favorite meals and also limiting nutritional intake. In addition, you could have difficulty speaking clearly. To protect the health, function, and beauty of your smile, you need to obtain a set of full dentures.
Creating Custom and Comfortable Dentures
To begin, we will need to examine your smile to assess the cause of your tooth loss and possibly treat the underlying issues to help prevent complications with your prosthetic, particularly if they’re supported by implants. Once we do, we will see if you have remaining teeth that need to be removed before we take detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles. We use these to design and fabricate the finished product. A full denture has a base made from acrylic that mimics the appearance of gum tissue, and a complete row of ceramic teeth. These will be able to absorb daily bite forces, and also be shaded to maintain a lifelike appearance.
What About Dental Implants?
Removable options are held in place with suction or the use of a special adhesive. These last about 5 to 10 years before they need replacement, and will need to be removed for soaking and cleaning. However, we could also attach them to multiple dental implants inserted into your jaw. These posts will bond with the jaw and act as natural roots, preventing changes to your jaw ridge shape and allowing your prosthetic to stay in place for decades to come! These also never slip and never require removal for maintenance. We can help you decide which one is right for you. If you have any questions then contact our team today.
Do You Have Questions About Treating Tooth Loss?
Our team wants to help you smile without hesitation! If you would like to learn more about ensuring you have a full smile again, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320.
