If you lose a tooth or a few in a row, then you could benefit from a bridge, as we discussed in a previous blog. But! What if you have multiple gaps spread out across the smile? In situations like these, your Astoria, NY, dentist could create and secure a partial denture to offer patients a full smile.
The Need for a Partial Denture
As we touched on above, when you lose a tooth or a few in a row, then we could help with a dental bridge, which fills the gap and offers a full smile. If you are missing most or all of your teeth, then we could extract the last few and secure a set of full dentures. But if you have several missing teeth spread out across the arch of your smile, this is too complex for a bridge and you could have enough natural teeth in place that a full isn’t needed. In these scenarios, a partial could fill the gaps at once with a durable and lifelike dental prosthetic, one we custom-make for your smile to ensure a proper fit and a natural appearance.
How We Create Custom Prosthetics
To begin, our team will take detailed digital images of your bite from multiple angles, which allow us to design and craft your denture with precision. We will also examine your teeth to see if any need to be extracted due to disease or infection. The prosthetic will contain new teeth made from durable ceramic, which we color match to blend with your smile. These will be inserted into an acrylic base that mimics the appearance of gum tissue. There will be metal clasps that connect to natural teeth and secure your denture firmly in place, so you can speak with confidence and enjoy many of your favorite foods again.
Keeping Your Smile Full
Our team will discuss how to wear your new prosthetics and how to care for them to ensure they can last for years to come and provide a proper fit. On average, they last about 5 to 10 years before a replacement is needed. In the meantime, you can avoid complications related to tooth loss such as misalignment, speech issues, and limited meal options. Don’t let tooth loss impact your overall health and quality of life, contact our team today to start your journey to a complete smile again.
Schedule Your Appointment for a Dental Prosthetic
Our team wants to offer a solution to more advanced and complicated cases of tooth loss. With partial dentures, you can smile with confidence again and feel great when you met someone new. To schedule your next appointment with our team, contact Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS in Astoria, NY by calling 718-728-8320 today.
