Full or Partial Dentures

Dentures offer an affordable way to replace missing teeth in your mouth. They have a long history of success and continue to earn a place on the list of options for rebuilding your smile.

As you may know, dentures are removable substitutes for missing teeth. Full dentures provide value when a person is missing all of their natural teeth, while partial dentures replace only individual missing teeth to eliminate gaps and improve chewing. Denture treatment is customized to each patient, and Dr. Nakhla can help you decide which option works best for you.

Full Dentures

Sometimes, dental conditions, such as tooth decay or gum disease, can become unmanageable. This may lead to the decision to remove the remaining teeth on one or both jaws. Regardless of the case, full dentures are an economical and efficient way to restore function and smile.

A complete denture consists of a thin acrylic base that rests on the gum tissue and is the same color as your gums. Porcelain or acrylic replacement teeth built into the base appear as natural teeth emerging from the gums. We know that your smile is unique, and the team at Crow Canyon Dental has the experience to help you select the teeth that appear most natural and harmonious in your smile. This gives you the option to customize the way you look, whether you want a "new" smile or want to restore the one you had.

While dentures boast a long history of successful use, modern technology offers better options to enhance the way they fit and the way you look. Dentures can be secured more firmly to your jaw with dental implants placed in the jaw and connected under the denture's base. This connection can be designed to create permanent fixation of the denture or to allow for its removal at times. In addition to having excellent retention and a more natural look, implant-supported dentures tend to last longer. Dr. Nakhla can discuss these options and help you understand how they can improve your denture experience.

Partial Dentures

Whether you've lost one tooth or many, chewing and smiling can become more difficult because of the gaps left behind. Partial dentures are an economical solution to replace the missing teeth and fill in the spaces, improving chewing ability and the confidence to smile. A partial denture in place will also help keep your natural teeth from shifting, lowering the risk of losing those teeth in the future.

Most partial dentures contain a thin metal framework designed to rest close to your gums and allow for a smooth, non-bulky feel. Your natural teeth support the framework to provide a reliable, secure appliance that is easy to use. Where teeth are missing, natural-looking replacement teeth are attached to the frame, and gum-colored acrylic is used to make the appliance blend with your mouth. Again, your mouth and your needs are unique, and Crow Canyon Dental works with skilled technicians to create a comfortable and esthetic solution.

With advances in technology, implants can also be used to support removable partial dentures, improving the fit while reducing the size of the appliance. Dentures inherently bring some challenges, especially to new wearers. Our goal is to minimize the everyday frustrations to the lowest level possible.

We look forward to discussing your options to make your mouth full again and to give you back a confident, glowing smile!