Regain Your Confidence with Custom Dentures
Missing teeth can affect your ability to eat, speak, and smile with ease, whether due to aging, injury, or other causes. Thankfully, Advanced Denture Solutions offer a reliable and natural-looking solution, tailored to meet your unique needs.
At Moment Dental Round Rock, we prioritize a personalized approach to crafting dentures that restore both your smile and oral function. With expert care, we ensure that your dentures fit comfortably and securely, allowing you to live life to the fullest without worrying about the impact of tooth loss. Let us help you smile confidently again.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are an appliance made to replace missing teeth. They are made to match your current teeth and gums so that they transition seamlessly. Dentures can be made to replace a single tooth or all of your teeth. You can also have dentures that are supported by implants to help with stability as well as biting and chewing.
Understanding the Different Types of Dentures
Choosing the right denture option for your needs involves understanding the types available. Here’s an overview of the most common denture types:
- Full Dentures: Also known as complete dentures, these replace all the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw, or both. Full dentures are typically recommended for patients who have lost most or all of their teeth. Crafted from durable materials like acrylic and porcelain, they closely resemble the appearance of natural teeth and gums.
- Partial Dentures: Ideal for individuals who still have some natural teeth, partial dentures feature replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored base. These are secured in place with metal or acrylic clasps that anchor onto the remaining natural teeth. Partial dentures are removable, making them easy to clean and maintain.
- Flexible Partial Dentures: Made from a flexible material, flexible partial dentures offer a more comfortable and discreet alternative to traditional partial dentures. Their gum-colored clasps and pliable base allow the dentures to blend seamlessly with the natural teeth and gums.
- Implant-Supported Dentures: For individuals with sufficient jawbone density, implant-supported dentures provide a stable, secure solution. Dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone, and the denture is attached to these implants. These dentures can be either fixed or removable and eliminate the need for denture adhesives, offering a more natural feel.
- All-on-4 Treatment Concept: This innovative approach uses four strategically placed dental implants to support a full arch of replacement teeth. The rear implants are angled to maximize stability and biting power. All-on-4 dentures are fixed in place, offering a permanent solution that functions much like natural teeth.
How Long Does the Denture Process Take?
The time it takes to get dentures depends on the type of denture and whether any preliminary treatments are needed. The overall process typically involves several stages: an initial consultation, tooth extractions (if necessary), impressions, and fittings.
For traditional dentures, the process usually takes a few weeks to a couple of months. This includes the time needed to create custom dentures that fit comfortably and look natural.
If you’re opting for implant-supported dentures, the timeline may be longer. It generally takes around 3 to 6 months to allow the implants to heal and integrate with the jawbone before the final denture is placed.
Your Round Rock dentist will provide a more specific timeline based on your individual needs and the type of dentures you choose.