Chestermere Partial Dentures

If you are looking for partial dentures for you or a family member, the Chestermere Dental team is here for you! We will guide you and make the process of getting dentures as easy as possible. Our team of dentists is focused on listening to your concerns and making sure you fully understand all your treatment options. We welcome you to contact our clinic to arrange a denture consultation today.

Dentures, also known as false teeth, are prosthetic teeth replacements that are worn by those who have lost their natural teeth through illness or injury. There are many different types of dentures designed to address a variety of dental situations. Dentures may be removable or implanted, and they may replace teeth on the lower mandibular arch or the upper maxillary arch.

Dentures are custom created to fit each patient’s mouth, and skill and patience are required to create an effective set. Poorly made dentures can cause significant discomfort and erode the gums and bones of the jaw, leading to greater dental problems.

Those who have lost their teeth find both functional and aesthetic benefits to dentures. Well-made dentures allow the wearer to enjoy all kinds of foods, whereas missing teeth or poor dentures significantly restrict chewing ability. Dentures also support the lips and cheeks, improving the appearance of those who have lost their natural teeth. Additionally, dentures help strengthen muscles controlling your expressions that require the support of your teeth, rid you of pronunciation problems caused by missing teeth and aid with chewing.

Partial dentures are used by those who still have some of their natural teeth remaining and are missing only a few teeth. Partial dentures are generally created to fill in the spaces that exist between existing teeth, and they are removable. Depending on the teeth remaining in the oral cavity, partial dentures may be completely tooth supported, tissue/tooth supported or implant/tissue supported. Partial dentures can be constructed out of metal and acrylic composition, or completely out of acrylic. The design process involved in creating a removable partial denture is specific to the patient’s needs. Every effort is made to design a self-cleansing partial denture that preserves the remaining teeth and oral structures.

Partial dentures are designed taking into account that chewing places a strain on the remaining teeth while eating. Partial dentures are designed with this in mind so that the chewing forces can be distributed evenly over the entire remaining teeth and soft tissues. Design modifications to your remaining teeth may be required to help equalize these forces. Metal partials are considered strong structurally, thinner and more hygienic than acrylic partials. Acrylic partials are usually recommended as a transitional or temporary partial. Your denturist will determine the appropriate treatment plan and the appropriate partial for you.

A removable partial denture may help preserve the natural tooth placement of your existing teeth. It ensures proper chewing and digestion by allowing you to thoroughly grind your food. A properly designed partial denture will assist in support of your existing teeth, and generally add enjoyment to your life.

Besides the cost benefits, the single largest advantage of a partial denture is that new teeth and a new denture base can be easily added to an existing removable partial denture. These are frequently fabricated even if the remaining teeth have existing decay or periodontal disease and their prognosis is doubtful. If later in the course of treatment some of the existing natural teeth are extracted for any reason, new false teeth can be added quickly to the partial, maintaining the patient’s appearance.