Full & Partial Dentures
Full Dentures
Dentures are attached to a gum-colored base, held in place with either suction or an adhesive, and can replace a whole arch of missing natural teeth.
While they are more cost-effective and less invasive than dental implants, full dentures require frequent, lifetime upkeep and maintenance. Because these dentures are completely removable and rest on your gums, they need to be frequently cleaned, just like your natural teeth. By cleaning your dentures regularly, you keep your gums healthy and your dentures looking as good as new.
Partial Dentures
A partial denture is an optimal solution for patients who may be missing one or more teeth in a particular area of their mouth. Removable partial dentures are attached to a gum-colored base which may have a metal framework that helps to hold it in place against the surrounding teeth. These dentures serve to replace missing teeth, restore functionality, and generally improve oral health.
When a tooth is lost, and the gap isn’t immediately filled, it can lead to the neighboring teeth to shift; this can create a significant change in your bite and can even cause long-term damage to your gums and jaw bone.
How can I know which one will serve me best when deciding on a partial?
Cain Denture Centers will help you find a partial denture solution if you have a unique tooth configuration. You can trust that our skilled denturists will advise you on the best course of action to take. If you have any questions on what is right for you, be sure to give us a call and schedule a consultation so we can help you discover the right solution for you.
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When you lose teeth due to decay, an accident, or another cause, a partial denture can help you regain your smile. Natural teeth can never be replaced, but neither can they be matched by any artificial substitute. There are advantages and disadvantages to using removable partial dentures, just as there are to using any other artificial product.
Common Partial Denture Problems
Sore Gums
A trip to the dentist or denturist for an adjustment should take care of this particular issue with your partial dentures. The partial probably isn’t fitting flush against all of the tissue surface areas uniformly if it’s causing a sore spot. This results in a pressure spot that can be readily fixed by repositioning.
Difficult Speaking and Chewing
It can be difficult to adjust to new partial dentures. Remember, you must deal with a foreign item covering a portion of your mouth. The framework prevents the sensation of temperature, reduces the tongue’s comfortable living area, and necessitates retraining in pronouncing certain sounds by covering the taste buds.
Within the first month of receiving the partial, the vast majority of these problems go away on their own. If they don’t, a change in partial denture design or material can make all the difference in how well it functions. The first step in solving any issue is pinpointing its cause and determining if it can be fixed through patience or a simple tweak.
Looseness
The clasps holding the partial denture are often to blame for looseness. The partial can lift while speaking or eating if one of the clasps is not properly engaging with the supporting tooth.
Dentists have specialized tools for fastening clasps on different types of partials. The appliance will fit snugly when the clasps on the partial are appropriately aligned with the teeth.
A word of caution: dental pliers may look like common household tools, but you should never try adjusting the clasps on your own. There is a chance that the clasp cannot be repaired if it is broken. It’s possible that you’ll have to buy a replacement partial.
Snacks Below the Belt
Crumbs tend to fall into the partials. A partial will collect small particles like poppy seeds from buns, blueberry seeds, and the like, necessitating a trip to the restroom to wash the partial. When eating, if a lot of food escapes under your partial, something is wrong.
In most cases, an adjustment can fix a loose partial or one rubbing in an uncomfortable place. However, if the food trapping under the partial denture has gotten worse over time, it’s probably because your gum tissue has receded.
Since the partial’s underside no longer touches the gums, food and bacteria can accumulate there. This indicates the partial either need to be relined or replaced, depending on the partial or the severity of the damage. Denture glue and other at-home treatments are not permanent fixes. We recommend scheduling an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.
Neglecting the Maintenance of One’s Remaining Natural Teeth
The most prevalent issue with partial dentures is not a denture issue at all. Some individuals mistakenly believe that getting a partial will resolve their dental problems. They neglect their remaining natural teeth by not cleaning them, not flossing them, and not going in for regular dental checkups.
Maintaining regular, thorough oral hygiene when wearing a partial denture is crucial because it covers the teeth and gums. The health and integrity of your teeth are vital to the success of the partial.
As a dentist, I’ve seen patients let their natural teeth deteriorate to the point where the partial was no longer functional. It’s a shame when perfectly usable items go to waste because their owners don’t care enough about their health to invest a few minutes daily in dental care. The takeaway message is that getting a partial denture is a long-term investment in maintaining your remaining natural teeth.
Neglecting the Maintenance of One’s Remaining Natural Teeth
The most prevalent issue with partial dentures is not a denture issue at all. Some individuals mistakenly believe that getting a partial will resolve their dental problems. They neglect their remaining natural teeth by not cleaning them, not flossing them, and not going in for regular dental checkups.
Maintaining regular, thorough oral hygiene when wearing a partial denture is crucial because it covers the teeth and gums. The health and integrity of your teeth are vital to the success of the partial.
As a dentist, I’ve seen patients let their natural teeth deteriorate to the point where the partial was no longer functional. It’s a shame when perfectly usable items go to waste because their owners don’t care enough about their health to invest a few minutes daily in dental care. The takeaway message is that getting a partial denture is a long-term investment in maintaining your remaining natural teeth.