Dentures
Dentures Yucaipa
Tooth loss can happen for a number of reasons. Whatever the cause, living without teeth can significantly impact your quality of life. Fortunately, modern dental techniques offer patients ways to restore lost teeth with cutting-edge dentures. At Shodhan Dentistry of Yucaipa, we provide patients with the latest in teeth replacement options. Schedule your appointment today to learn how we can help restore your smile.
What Are Dentures?
When many people picture dentures, they imagine something from years or even decades ago. Modern dentures are highly efficient and entirely customized to your mouth. Nowadays, they are fabricated teeth made by advanced technology to replace lost teeth. Contemporary methods produce dentures that are both comfortable and look like a natural part of your smile.
Types of Dentures
Dentures are far from a one-size-fits-all sort of deal. Instead, Dr. Shodhan works closely with each patient to determine which type of dentures will be best for you.
Complete
Complete dentures replace the teeth of both the upper or lower jaw. They are a complete row of teeth designed for patients who have lost all or nearly all of their teeth on their upper or lower jaw. Complete dentures are made to fit your unique jaw shape and match the natural appearance of your teeth.
Partial
Partial dentures are best for patients who still have some teeth remaining. Instead of replacing all your teeth along a part of your jaw, they replace a few.
Conventional
This type of denture can be either complete or partial. They are entirely custom-made to fit the patient’s mouth.
Immediate Dentures
Sometimes, you cannot wait to have your teeth replaced. Without them, eating and speaking become difficult. Immediate dentures can serve as a tool while you wait for your conventional ones to be completed.
Fixed-Implant Dentures
Fixed-implant dentures use a modern technique to provide the most stable denture type available. Instead of simply resting on your gums, your dentures are made to attach to dental implants. These dental implants are metallic anchors inserted where you are missing teeth, and they naturally fuse to your jawbone. That is why they provide an exceptionally sturdy and stable base for your dentures. Fixed-implant can be for both complete and partial dentures. Dentures with implants are becoming increasingly popular in recent years.
All-On-Four Implants
The “all-on-four implants” method is a type of fixed-implant dentures. First, Dr. Shodhan installs four dental implants along the top or bottom jaw at strategic locations. These implants then serve as the foundation for dentures.
Benefits of Denture With Implants
Any denture with implants provides significant benefits over traditional dentures. Though they are still removable, fixed-implant allow patients an unparalleled degree of stability. You don’t need to worry about your dentures shifting or falling out anymore.
Since they are removable, maintenance and cleaning are still straightforward. That means your dentures should last you for years to come.
- Improved chewing
- Confidence in your smile
- Easy to clean
- Enhanced stability
- Improved comfort
Partial dentures can be especially beneficial because they can prevent additional tooth loss. The longer you are missing teeth, the more you put your remaining teeth at risk. They are prone to infection, and your jaw can begin losing density or changing shape. That is why we recommend replacing teeth as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more you put your dental and oral health at risk.
Are Dentures Right for Me?
If you have lost some or all of your teeth, then dentures may be a great solution for you. The first step is to schedule an appointment. During your meeting with Dr. Shodhan, he will work with you to determine what teeth replacement option is the best for you. Some patients may benefit from a dental implant, while others might require complete set. Every situation is unique, and your treatment is tailored to your needs.
Some signs you might benefit from dentures include:
- Loss of teeth from decay or injury
- Jaw discomfort
- Difficulty chewing
- Difficulty speaking
- Continued dental health concerns with remaining teeth
For some patients, you may need to remove remaining teeth before receiving your dentures. This is usually the case when your remaining teeth are already severely decayed or damaged.
Alternatives to Dentures
For patients missing only a couple teeth, there are alternatives to fixed-implant and other kinds of dentures. Depending on your remaining teeth and several other factors, you might qualify for dental implants.
Dental implants work similarly to a denture with implants. But instead of anchoring a set of dentures, each implant supports a single crown (replacement tooth). They are highly durable and perfectly match your remaining teeth.
During your appointment, Dr. Shodhan will help you decide which option is best for restoring your smile.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Take a step toward reclaiming your smile and schedule your appointment today. Dr. Shodhan, dentist in Yucaipa, will work personally with you to develop a teeth replacement plan that matches your needs and brightens your smile. Call us today to learn more about our provided services and how we can keep your smile healthy.