What Type of Denture Is Right for Me?

January 19, 2023

Great Lakes Dentures and Implants is pleased to offer a range of denture options using cutting-edge technology and techniques. Whether you are missing a few or all of your teeth, we have the perfect solution to restore your healthy, confident smile. Visit our Plainwell office to learn more about our tooth replacement solutions and to determine the one that’s right for you!

The Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth

Missing some or all of your teeth can impact your appearance and self-confidence. It can also make it difficult to speak clearly and chew your favorite foods. Leaving a gap in your smile can result in the neighboring teeth shifting out of alignment, leading to problems with your bite and jaw joint and increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

Replacing missing teeth will support your facial structure, maintaining your youthful, confident smile. It will also improve your oral health and boost your overall quality of life.

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are removable prosthetic devices used to replace missing teeth. They typically come in gum-colored bases that support replacement teeth made to look and function just like your natural teeth. With the phenomenal advances in dental technology, modern dentures are lighter, sleeker, more comfortable, and more natural-looking than ever!

What Are the Different Types of Dentures?

The following is a look at some of your denture options offered at our Plainwell office.

Complete Dentures: These removable oral appliances are designed to replace all your natural teeth in the upper or lower jaw. There are two main types of full dentures: immediate and conventional.

Immediate Dentures: Immediate dentures are created in advance and placed after extracting any remaining teeth, so you will not have to go without teeth a single day. As your mouth heals and changes in shape, your dentures will need adjustments and relining to continue to fit and function. Immediate dentures offer a temporary solution until your mouth is ready to receive conventional dentures.
Conventional Dentures: Conventional dentures are created from the highest-quality denture material after your mouth heals, taking into account the subtle details of your mouth and bite. They provide the best possible fit, comfort, and function. Conventional dentures are made to look just like your natural teeth, leaving you with a beautiful, functional smile.

Partial Dentures: Removable partial dentures or partials are ideal for replacing one or more missing teeth when some healthy teeth remain. They consist of gum-colored resin bases that support artificial teeth made to look like your natural teeth. Partials are held in place by metal clasps or precision attachments.

Implant-Supported Dentures: Implant-supported dentures combine denture technology with implant dentistry, offering the best of both worlds. These removable overdentures offer an excellent solution for patients who have lost all their teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Unlike conventional dentures that sit on the gums, implant dentures snap onto as few as two dental implants, providing unmatched stability, function, and durability. Your new replacement teeth will make it easier to eat and speak and will prevent bone loss in the area, enhancing your oral health. With proper care, implant dentures can last a lifetime!