Partial And Full Dentures: What’s The Difference?

Losing your teeth as an adult can be frustrating and embarrassing. You may notice that it is more challenging to speak, eat certain foods, and feel comfortable when you smile. We understand that this can be a difficult situation, and we’re here with solutions that can help you regain your confidence. Today, your team at Allen and Neumann Family Dentistry in Pella, IA, is here to talk about your options for dentures.

Fill In Your Smile With A Partial Set

If you are missing a few dental structures throughout your smile, there are a few prosthetic options that may be able to help you. One option is a dental bridge, which can replace up to three missing pearly whites in a row. This prosthetic option is supported by crowns on the adjacent teeth and is fixed in place, so you don’t need to remove it. For patients who are missing several pearly whites throughout their smile, a partial set of dentures may be recommended instead. With this option, false teeth can fill in the gaps between your pearly whites and mimic your natural smile. Unlike a full set of dentures, there will be spaces for your healthy, natural dental structures to remain.

A Full Denture Can Replace Your Missing Arch

For many patients, the idea of needing a full set of dentures may not seem ideal. You may envision a set of false teeth that look unnatural and slip and slide around your mouth. However, advancements in dental technology and prosthetic options mean that you can have a set of dentures that fits you precisely. If you are missing the majority, or all of your pearly whites, on one arch, a complete set can recreate your row of pearly whites. A complete prosthetic can help you with actions like chewing, speaking, and smiling with confidence. Measurements of your smile will be sent to a lab to create a precise set of false teeth. Your dentist will teach you how to properly secure it in place and clean it thoroughly each day.

Dental Implants May Offer More Stability

Dentures provide a great way to replace missing teeth for many patients. The downside of this option is that your jawbone will not be stimulated and may weaken over time because the roots of your teeth are missing. To prevent this issue from happening, dental implants can be used with your prosthetic. The implant is composed of a post, which recreates the root, an abutment, and a crown to create a lifelike appearance.

Talk To Our Team About Tooth Replacement Options

The team at Allen and Neumann Family Dentistry in Pella, IA, want you to have a complete smile that you can feel confident in. To learn more about your replacement option, call our team today at 641.628.1121.