Dental Dentures Edmonton
Dentures are custom-made removable appliances designed to replace missing teeth and restore your smile, speech, and ability to chew comfortably. If you have lost some or all of your teeth due to injury, tooth decay, gum disease, or other oral health conditions, dentures may provide an effective and affordable tooth replacement solution.
Types of Dentures: Complete and Partial Dentures
There are two primary types of dentures: complete dentures, which replace all teeth in an upper or lower arch, and partial dentures, which replace several missing teeth while preserving your remaining healthy natural teeth.
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are recommended when all teeth in the upper or lower jaw are missing. They are custom-designed to fit your gums comfortably and stay in place through natural suction, denture adhesive, or implant support. Complete dentures are removable and restore both function and appearance.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures replace one or several missing teeth when healthy natural teeth remain. They are often recommended when neighbouring teeth cannot adequately support a dental bridge or when replacing multiple missing teeth. Partial dentures help maintain proper tooth alignment while improving chewing and speech.
Both complete and partial dentures restore the appearance and function of your smile, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with greater confidence.
Construction of Complete and Partial Dentures
Complete dentures are fabricated using a custom acrylic base designed to resemble natural gum tissue and support durable acrylic or porcelain replacement teeth. Each denture is carefully crafted to fit the contours of your mouth for improved stability and comfort during daily activities.
Partial dentures typically feature a lightweight metal framework that supports replacement teeth and securely attaches to your remaining natural teeth with precision clasps. This design provides stability while preserving your existing teeth.
The Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures combine the convenience of removable dentures with the stability of dental implants. Instead of resting solely on the gums, they securely attach to implants placed in the jawbone, providing improved comfort, chewing efficiency, and confidence. This option is often recommended for patients missing all teeth in one arch who have sufficient jawbone to support dental implants.
Denture Cleaning and Maintenance
- Clean your dentures every day to remove plaque, food debris, and bacteria that can affect both your dentures and your oral health.
- Remove your dentures and rinse them thoroughly under running water after meals and before cleaning.
- Brush all denture surfaces with a denture brush or soft toothbrush using a denture cleanser or mild soap. Avoid regular toothpaste, which may be abrasive.
- While your dentures are removed, gently clean your gums, tongue, and any remaining natural teeth to maintain good oral hygiene.
