When you no longer have natural teeth, complete dentures are the traditional method to restore function and appearance. In Vancouver, many patients experience difficulty with traditional dentures due to poor stability and reduced chewing functionality. Dentures in Vancouver are increasingly being stabilized and retained with dental implants, enhancing comfort and usability.
A denture, also known as a complete denture, is an appliance inserted into the mouth to replace natural teeth while providing support for the cheeks and lips. This modern approach with dental implants significantly improves the stability and effectiveness of dentures for patients in Vancouver.
What Is the Difference Between Conventional and Immediate Dentures?
The most common dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated in two different ways:
- Conventional denture - typical dentures are made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
- Immediate denture - an immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth have been extracted. The tissues are permitted to heal under the denture.
An upper denture, typically made of flesh-colored acrylic, covers the roof of your mouth. A lower denture is horseshoe-shaped, leaving room for your tongue. Denture teeth are made of plastic, porcelain, or a combination of both. We can fabricate dentures to fit over endodontically treated teeth, and we can attach complete dentures to dental implants for a more secure fit.
Over time, dentures will exhibit wear and tear, eventually requiring replacement, repair, or relining to maintain proper jaw alignment. As the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink after tooth extraction, alignment changes gradually. Regular dental and denture examinations are necessary to assess your oral tissues for disease, changes, or other conditions.
Complete denture, before
Complete denture, after