Partial Vs. Full Dentures. What's The Difference?

Are you familiar with the distinguishing characteristics between full and partial dentures? Our team is pleased to provide a comprehensive assessment of these alternatives for optimal tooth replacement to enhance your understanding of how they can restore your smile. We will outline the primary types of dentures, including full and partial dentures, and the advantages they offer. Dentures serve to substitute missing teeth in your smile and prevent the other teeth from shifting out of place. Customized to fit comfortably in your mouth, dentures can be removed for cleaning. Today's dentures are more lifelike than ever, preserving your natural appearance and smile. Without dentures, the absence of teeth can cause the facial muscles to sag, resulting in premature aging. Dentures also allow for comfortable chewing and clear speech by restoring the missing teeth in your smile.

Full dentures are created to provide complete tooth replacement by filling an entire arch of missing teeth with a stunning and realistic teeth alternatives. To accommodate full dentures, a tooth extraction may be required to create space if there are still teeth remaining. They are typically ready to wear eight to twelve weeks following tooth removal. Full dentures are removable and can be taken out at night and for cleaning.

In addition to full and partial dentures, implant-supported dentures are a third option for some. These are overdentures that are attached to dental implants for support and are most frequently designed for the lower jaw. These are typically done when there are no teeth in the jaw but enough jaw bone material to support implants. They have unique attachments that snap onto the implant.

To maintain healthy gum tissue, it is essential to practice good oral hygiene habits regardless of which type of denture you wear. You should also see our dentists at our clinic in Edina, MN regularly to ensure that your dentures fit well and are comfortable, and your gums are healthy. Both full and partial dentures are highly practical and excellent options for tooth loss and tooth replacement. If you would like to learn more about your denture options, please call us today to schedule a consultation with our team!