We recently talked about how we handle the loss of a tooth with a dental bridge. But what if you have lost several teeth, and these gaps are spread out across your smile? In situations like these, your team at Cedar West Dental can help secure partial dentures for our Richfield, MN, patients!
The Impact of a Complicated Case of Tooth Loss
When you lose more than one of your natural teeth, this could leave multiple gaps behind in your smile. If these are spread out, you have a case of tooth loss too severe for a bridge, but may have enough natural teeth in place that a complete denture is not needed. In these complex situations, a partial can restore function and beauty to your smile in only one visit! Our team will examine your smile to assess the cause and severity of your tooth loss. We can manage underlying issues like gum disease to protect your remaining teeth, and take detailed images and impressions with digital technology to design and craft your new teeth!
Creating Custom Dentures
With the detailed and digital images we take of your bite, we can design and craft a set of new teeth. These will contain new teeth made from ceramic, a material that can handle daily bite forces and be shaded for a natural appearance, blending with your smile. These will be set in a base that mimics the appearance of gums. Being custom-made means they fit comfortably and provide a balanced bite for our patients, restoring the ability to feel confident when they smile and enjoy their favorite foods again too!
Keeping Your Partial in Place
How do we secure your partial in place? This removable denture will be held in place with clasps that will attach to surrounding teeth. These claps won’t be visible when your teeth are in place, and will help secure them comfortably so they do not slip when you eat or speak. To keep your new prosthetic in place and strong, be sure you clean and soak it as instructed. They typically last about 5 to 10 years, and require replacement as the shape of your jaw ridge changes with time.
If you have any questions about how we treat tooth loss with a custom set of partial dentures, then reach out to our team today to learn more and start your treatment process. You deserve a full and beautiful smile, even if you have a complicated case of tooth loss, and we can help.
Schedule Your Tooth Replacement Today
Even if you have a more complex case of adult tooth loss, we can help with a custom prosthetic. To learn more about prosthetic dentistry, call Cedar West Dental in Richfield, MN, today at 612) 861-7188.
