Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester, NY, Partial Dentures
Partial Dentures
What are partial dentures?
If you are missing one or more teeth and you still have much of your healthy teeth, you might want to consider partial dentures. A partial denture prosthesis usually consists of man-made teeth that are attached to a gum-colored base made of plastic. The artificial teeth and gums are connected by a metal framework that holds the denture in place. Partial dentures not only allow you to smile more freely without feeling self-conscious, but they can also help restore your bite and make eating and drinking easier.
​What are the benefits of partial dentures?
If you are considering partial removable dentures, you may want to learn about some of the many benefits they offer:
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Smile with Confidence: Partial dentures can help give you a more confident smile, which you may have lost due to missing teeth. When gaps in your teeth are visible as you smile, talk, eat, or even yawn, you may be smiling less and feel self-conscious. Replacing those missing teeth can boost your self confidence.
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Natural Looking: Partial dentures are designed to look like your natural teeth and will blend in perfectly with your remaining teeth, giving you a more attractive smile.
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Comfortable: The lightweight materials used in making partial dentures are comfortable to wear. And because a partial denture is only replacing a few teeth, most people find them easy to adapt to.
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Avoids Implant Surgery: Some patients prefer to replace missing teeth without dental surgery, which is required if they choose dental implants. Partial dentures do not require surgery.
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Improves Overall Oral Health: Dentures can improve your oral health in many ways. Missing teeth can increase pressure and strain on your jaw and remaining teeth, which can lead to chronic jaw or facial pain over time. Getting partial dentures to replace one or a few missing teeth is a good way to keep your smile healthy.
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If you are a good candidate for partial dentures in Rochester, NY, Dr. Kuyunov will perform a complete and careful examination of your jaw, teeth, mouth, and assess your overall health to determine if partial dentures are the best option for you.
Who is a good candidate for partial dentures?
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You still have most of your natural teeth and those teeth are healthy.
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You do not qualify as a good candidate for dental implants for medical or other reasons.
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When dental implants are not in your budget, partial dentures are a good alternative.
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Patients who want to replace missing teeth quickly and avoid surgery involved with dental implants are good candidates for partial dentures.
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If you place a high priority on an easily removable prosthesis, partial dentures may be right for you.
​What is the fitting process for partial dentures?
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Initial Visit: During your first visit, your prosthodontist will conduct a comprehensive examination of your oral health to determine if you would be a good candidate for a partial denture procedure. If your oral health needs improvement, pre-treatment steps will need to be completed in order to bring you to optimal health. In come cases, an alternative or additional treatment options may be recommended such as dental implants.
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Impressions and Bite Record: If you are a good candidate for partial dentures, a series of custom impressions of your teeth will be made. These impressions are used to create molds of your teeth in the laboratory settings. A wax rim will be used to establish the correct bite. The bite and molds are used to create a partial denture in the wax stage with proper fit.
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Try-In Appointment: When your test-run partial dentures come back from the lab, a try-in appointment will be necessary to make sure that they fit comfortably and are the correct color. At this time, any necessary adjustments will be made. The lab wil then create your actual partial denture.
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Final Fitting: When your dentures are complete, you'll return to your prosthodontist to recheck the fit of your partial denture before you take them home.
Interested in partial dentures?
Visit Dental Prosthodontics of Rochester
If you are considering partial dentures in Rochester, NY, schedule an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Isaac Kuyunov today. Removable partial dentures are just one way to restore your missing teeth. Other options include implant-supported dentures and implant bridges to name a few. Feel free to discuss all of your options with Dr. Kuyunov by calling 585-471-5689. Or, click the link below.
