What Are Partial Dentures?
At the office of Dr. Gary Horblitt, you will receive excellent service and quality work for your dentures and partials. Dr. Horblitt works with every patient one-on-one throughout the entire treatment process – from diagnosis to completion of our prosthodontic procedures.
If you’re missing most, or all, of your teeth, then you’ll benefit from dentures or partials. Dentures usually refer to a full replacement of teeth in the upper and/or lower jaws. Partial Dentures are used in the upper and/or lower jaws to fill in the gaps left by several missing teeth, with some natural teeth still embedded in the jawbone.
People lose all of their teeth for a variety of reasons. Most tooth loss in American Adults is due to periodontal disease, but can also occur due to severe tooth decay, malnutrition, genetic defects, trauma, cancer, or drug use.
Whatever reason that you’ve become edentulous (without teeth,) Dr. Horblitt and his expert prosthodontics team can help you by creating a full set of dentures. Dr. Horblitt has over thirty years of experience in diagnosing and treating all kinds of serious dental issues. He also has the expertise to hand-craft dental prostheses, including dentures and partials. The final choice of how your teeth look Is yours! The most flattering choice is made with Dr. Horblitt custom-fitting and positioning the teeth chairside.
When To Consider Partial Dentures?
Today the most widely utilized dentures are partial and complete dentures. A partial denture can be removable and fills in the spaces left by missing teeth. By utilizing partial dentures, we can prevent your other teeth from shifting or moving position, causing a crooked smile. Partial dentures consist of replacement teeth attached to clear or shade-matched to your tissue bases, which are connected by a metal framework and attach to your natural teeth with metal clasps or attachments.
If you have lost multiple teeth due to the following reasons, partial dentures may be necessary:
- Advanced tooth decay
- Gum disease (periodontal disease)
- Injuries to the face or jaw
- Extraction of teeth
- Inadequate dental care
- Natural aging
Alternative Options
Replacing missing teeth isn’t limited to partial dentures. A full set of dentures can be used to replace a full set of missing lower or upper teeth. Before you can get full dentures, our dentist at Gary Horblitt D.D.S. will need to extract your remaining teeth.
Missing teeth can also be replaced with bridges. Dental bridges are similar to partial dentures since only a few teeth are replaced.
As opposed to partial dentures, which can replace teeth on both sides of your mouth, bridges usually go on one side of your mouth. Moreover, bridges tend to be permanently attached, while partial dentures are usually removable.
When you have three or more adjacent missing teeth, Gary Horblitt D.D.S. recommends partial dentures.
What Happens At The Dentist If You Need Dentures?
Gary Horblitt D.D.S. constructs a removable partial denture based on your remaining teeth and their condition. These teeth may all be healthy, but if they can’t support normal chewing, speaking or other activities, our dentist may recommend extracting them and using full dentures instead of partials.
If you have any allergies to the materials often used in partials, such as acrylic, our dentist may want to explore other options for partials or full dentures.
Can I Eat With Partials?
Yes, partial dentures can be worn while eating. Starting with soft foods and chopping them into small pieces is the best way to adjust to your new dentures.
After you get a partial denture in Fairfield, don’t eat anything sticky or hard for a couple of days. Additionally, you should chew on both sides of your mouth so the pressure is even.
Nonabrasive denture cleaners can be used to remove stains and stuck-on food from removable partial dentures. Soak the denture overnight in the cleaner, and then brush it thoroughly. A toothbrush will help remove stuck-on food.
Are Partial Dentures Right for Me?
If you are missing multiple teeth, partial dentures in Fairfield may be the solution to restoring your smile. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment with the dental team at Gary Horblitt D.D.S. today.
