Complete Denture

Complete Dentures: Restore Your Smile and Confidence

What Are Complete Dentures?

Complete dentures are removable dental appliances designed to replace all of the natural teeth in the upper, lower, or both jaws. They restore chewing function, support facial structure, improve speech, and enhance your appearance for patients who have lost their natural teeth.

How Complete Dentures Work

Modern complete dentures are custom-made from high-quality acrylics and acrylic teeth to closely match the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth. The denture base is contoured to fit your gums and underlying bone ridges, providing stability during eating and speaking. In some cases, dental implants can be placed to anchor the denture, offering additional support and improved function.

The Procedure

Consultation and Oral Exam: Your denturist evaluates bone and gum health, discusses options, and determines whether immediate or conventional dentures are best for you.
Impressions and Planning: Precise molds of your mouth are taken to create a denture that fits comfortably and looks natural.
Placement: Immediate dentures are placed right after extractions, while conventional dentures are fitted after gums have healed for a more accurate fit.
Adjustment and Follow-Up: Initial adaptation may include minor tenderness, increased saliva, and temporary speech changes. Follow-up visits ensure proper fit, relieve sore spots, and optimize comfort. Periodic relines or replacements may be needed as your jaw and gum tissue change over time.

Care and Maintenance

Remove dentures at night to allow your gums to rest.
Rinse after eating to remove debris and food particles.
Brush gently with a non-abrasive denture cleanser.
Soak dentures in a denture solution as recommended.
Handle carefully to avoid drops or damage.
Maintain regular checkups with your denturist, even without natural teeth, to monitor oral health and denture condition.

Benefits of Complete Dentures

Restore chewing and eating ability.
Support facial structure and prevent sagging.
Improve speech clarity.
Provide a natural-looking, confident smile.
Offer an affordable solution for tooth loss, with options for implant-supported stability.