Dentures & Partial Dentures in Rosenberg

There are different types of dentures for different tooth loss scenarios. Partial dentures are used when a patient only needs to replace a few teeth. Complete dentures are appropriate when the entire upper or lower arch (or both) needs to be restored. The appliances, whether partial or complete, are made of acrylics or other plastics and mimic the appearance of teeth and gums.

Partial dentures can be removable, in which case they are attached to the teeth using metal clasps, or fixed. Complete dentures may or may not also require denture adhesive to stay in place. Patients with dentures that have a close fit may not need this extra adhesive.

Today’s dentures are made of high quality materials that share many optical characteristics of biological teeth. The use of these materials results in an appliance with a lifelike aesthetic. Additionally, many models of dentures can be custom designed to match your natural smile or even improve on it if you wish. If you are getting partial dentures, you should discuss your overall smile goals with your dentist, as some procedures – such as teeth whitening – will need to be completed before you are fitted with the denture.