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Dentures
Dentures Scottsdale | Permanent Dentures Scottsdale
A denture or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips. Most dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated two different ways.
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- A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
- An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
- An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
- A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.
The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.
Over time dentures will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw aligned. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dentist examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change. Dentures can be ultrasonically cleaned as well. This removes stubborn stains and brings them back to a near new cleanly state.
Dentures take time to be made properly, please allow for 4-6 appointments to allow a good fit. Scottsdales Dentist takes pride in its work and only wants the best for its patients, allowing time for proper work allows for the best fitting denture possible.
