Complete and partial dentures – a traditional way to replace potentially terminal dentition.

Dentures get a terrible reputation for being an “old person’s thing”, which are bulky, hard to manage, hard to speak with and overall reduces the quality of life. While some of these associated problems are not entirely untrue, a huge part of the denture process boils down to the way they are fabricated, the management of patient expectations, clear and precise communication with the lab and with the patient and understanding that no two dentures are ever the same. The treatment plan that goes behind planning every denture is methodical and thought through – right from the moment a patient walks in with a terminal dentition to someone who has already been wearing dentures for decades and just needs a new pair.

Do I need dentures?

We mentioned “terminal dentition” at the start – which essentially means teeth and gums that have no longevity anymore.

1. Loose teeth (grade 2 or 3 mobility)
2. Severe gum or periodontal disease
3. Rampant decay on teeth which are non-restorable with fillings or crowns.
4. Radiation treatment in the head and neck area and the teeth in the line of radiation are already compromised because of decay and/or gum disease.
5. Old dentures getting loose or are broken

At Advanced Dental Care, Tacoma the dentists are extremely talented at removable prosthetics, deriving from their expertise from global education. For any removable prosthetics, there are about 5 steps for any denture process – from the initial impressions, to the try-in and the final delivery. At each step, patient expectations are always taken into account and feedback is essential to ensure successful outcomes.

In some situations when only a few teeth are missing or need to be extracted due to their individual non restorability, a removal partial denture is discussed as an option. The common removable partial dentures have a metal (mercury-free) framework and an acrylic base over which teeth are attached. This also requires about 5 steps. The dentists are Advanced Dental Care will go over samples of the removable prostheses to give examples of the potential designs suited for a particular situation. Non-metal options are also an option. 

Conclusion:

If you’re looking into options to get complete or partial dentures and need professional advice, don’t hesitate to call (253) 473-2166 or check out the reviews on Google Maps for more information.