Dentures
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Why Dentures?
If you are missing some or all of your teeth due to decay or trauma, we can advise you on the denture options that are right for you.
Hurlbut Dental offers several denture options to our patients. We know that having a beautiful smile not only gives you confidence but it’s critical for daily living.
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We Have Denture Options!
Dentures are removable options for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Dr. Allison Hurlbut and Dr. Kelsey Sasse can discuss the two options, complete and partial dentures, that are available at Hurlbut Dental.
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are used when all teeth are missing. Within this category, two different types of complete dentures “conventional” and “immediate” are offered to our patients.
Conventional Dentures
Conventional dentures are ready for placement about eight to twelve weeks after teeth have been removed and the gums and bone have healed. Fabricating conventional dentures takes a few appointments to ensure proper fit and esthetics.
Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are fabricated with a single impression prior to extractions, then they are placed on the day the teeth are removed. In this case the patient does not have to go without teeth during the healing process.
A disadvantage to immediate dentures is that bones and tissues shrink overtime as they heal. This may cause more appointments for denture adjustments and relines in the future, and should be considered as a temporary option until conventional dentures can be made.
Implant Dentures
Complete dentures can be difficult to function with sometimes due to their likelihood to move while eating or speaking, especially in cases where there isn’t enough bone to stabilize a denture. In these cases, implants are crucial for functional stability of dentures. When implants are used in denture cases, 2-6 implants are placed and the dentures can be removable or fixed. Removable implant dentures “click” onto the implants and are able to be removed each night. Fixed implant dentures are only removable by your dentist – they are “screwed” into the implants and they are removed once per year by your dentist for professional cleaning and implant check ups. Implant options dramatically increase the stability in denture cases.
Partial Dentures
Another denture option is partial dentures. These are used when some natural teeth remain, but most are missing. During this process, Dr. Allison Hurlbut or Dr. Kelsey Sasse will use a removable partial denture to replace the teeth and use plastic or metal clasps to hold onto existing teeth. There are a few options for partial dentures including all plastic, metal framework, and flexible base. Implants can be used in these cases also, but are less common.
We Have Denture Options!
Dentures are removable options for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Dr. Allison Hurlbut and Dr. Kelsey Sasse can discuss the two options, complete and partial dentures, that are available at Hurlbut Dental.
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are used when all teeth are missing. Within this category, two different types of complete dentures “conventional” and “immediate” are offered to our patients.
Conventional Dentures
Conventional dentures are ready for placement about eight to twelve weeks after teeth have been removed and the gums and bone have healed. Fabricating conventional dentures takes a few appointments to ensure proper fit and esthetics.
Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are fabricated with a single impression prior to extractions, then they are placed on the day the teeth are removed. In this case the patient does not have to go without teeth during the healing process.
A disadvantage to immediate dentures is that bones and tissues shrink overtime as they heal. This may cause more appointments for denture adjustments and relines in the future, and should be considered as a temporary option until conventional dentures can be made.
Implant Dentures
Complete dentures can be difficult to function with sometimes due to their likelihood to move while eating or speaking, especially in cases where there isn’t enough bone to stabilize a denture. In these cases, implants are crucial for functional stability of dentures. When implants are used in denture cases, 2-6 implants are placed and the dentures can be removable or fixed. Removable implant dentures “click” onto the implants and are able to be removed each night. Fixed implant dentures are only removable by your dentist – they are “screwed” into the implants and they are removed once per year by your dentist for professional cleaning and implant check ups. Implant options dramatically increase the stability in denture cases.
Partial Dentures
Another denture option is partial dentures. These are used when some natural teeth remain, but most are missing. During this process, Dr. Allison Hurlbut or Dr. Kelsey Sasse will use a removable partial denture to replace the teeth and use plastic or metal clasps to hold onto existing teeth. There are a few options for partial dentures including all plastic, metal framework, and flexible base. Implants can be used in these cases also, but are less common.
Patient care is important to us at Hurlbut Dental. We want to be there when patients need us. This is why we have denture options for you and your family.
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