Types Of Dentures Available
Partial Dentures
Whether you have 1 missing tooth or multiple, there’s a solution to help you! After tooth loss, not only do you lose bone, but natural teeth surrounding this past tooth can shift into the empty space. In order to keep the positioning of your remaining teeth, we offer many different styles of partial dentures.
A partial denture can fall under two categories: tooth-supported or tooth and tissue-supported. The number of teeth remaining, the position and the stability of the teeth are only a few of the factors that help to determine what style or type of partial denture would be best for you.
Partials can be made of different materials, including acrylics or a metal/acrylic combination. The following briefly explains the differences:
- Acrylic partials are usually used as a transitional or temporary replacement of missing teeth, depending on your personal circumstances.
- Metal Partials are commonly called a cast partial – it’s usually a more rigid and permanent style of denture. The metal is either a highly compatible chrome-cobalt alloy or titanium, which are both ultra-thin, light and very strong.
- Flexible partial dentures are dentures fabricated using a flexible monomer free plastic which is great for allergies and allows some flex to occur without fracture of the prostheses.
Immediate Dentures
An immediate denture is a temporary measure used to avoid the situation of being without teeth and involves taking impressions of your mouth while your natural teeth are still present. An immediate denture is fabricated based on your natural teeth, and modifications can later be made after extraction of your natural teeth. Immediate dentures, therefore, allow you to have immediate teeth while you go through the healing process following extractions.
Things You Should Know About Immediate Dentures
Since the Denturist is unable to try-in the denture prior to extracting your teeth, certain aesthetic compromises may be necessary. This doesn’t present any significant problems, and the results are normally quite good.
After extraction of your natural teeth, and as the healing occurs, the oral tissues recede so denture adjustments may be required. Follow-up appointments with your Denturist are necessary. Also, to maintain the best fit and comfort of our immediate dentures, a temporary liner or tissue conditioner may be placed in the denture. During the next few months, bone and gum tissue will probably continue to shrink to some degree; however, the rate of change decreases with time. This is a natural occurrence, which is to be expected. After the healing process is complete, a new permanent full denture will be made to ensure the most comfortable fit possible.
Full Dentures
Complete Denture Plans in Kingston!
Whether it was from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, if you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, Frontenac Denture Clinic in Kingston can help. We offer comprehensive full denture solutions to replace missing teeth, restore your smile, improve appearance and allow you to eat, speak and live life to the fullest.
We offer a wide range of denture techniques, ranging from conventional dentures to premium dentures. Premium Dentures help minimize signs of premature ageing, prevent “hot spots” caused by ill-fitting dentures and ensure a natural and beautiful smile. Premium dentures are fabricated through a unique injection process that limits shrinkage, eliminates the growth of bad breath-causing bacteria– and ensures fit tailored to the unique contours of your mouth.
Interested in a new set of dentures or got a question? Feel free to give us a call.
Implant Supported Dentures
We create dentures to go over existing implants. These dentures offer unparalleled stability and long-term patient satisfaction. Implant supported dentures are truly a cut above conventional denture treatments, and many patients who have chosen this option report they are happy and comfortable for the first time since the loss of their natural teeth. At Frontenac Denture Clinic in Kingston, we’re skilled in dentures over implant solutions.
Benefits of Denture Over Implants
- Improved oral health, ability to eat, appearance and self-esteem
- Increased denture comfort and stability
- Prevention of further bone loss by stimulating the current bone/root system
- Reduced shrinkage (i.e. resorption) of tissue, ensuring long-term fit
- Maintains the integrity of your facial structure, minimizing the effects of ageing and helps you look younger
If you have implants and are looking for a denture solution, schedule your consultation and talk to one of our Kingston denturists. We can also help connect you to a qualified dentist to install implants.
House Calls
Frontenac Denture Clinic understands that it isn’t always possible or convenient to come see us at our office so we offer an easier option. Our Denturist’s can come right to you whether it’s in a nursing home, retirement facility, hospital or private residence. We are able to do all necessary clinical appointments at your location and all following laboratory work is done in our on site lab. Call us to find out if house calls would make your denture needs more convenient.
