Facts on Different Kinds of Dentures

Whenever you lose most of your teeth for one reason or another, one of the very first things that you may think about are dentures or artificial teeth. Thanks to dental advancements, you don't have to worry about any discomfort or not looking “natural” when you use dentures. Your dentist can provide you with the appropriate type of denture depending on the nature or extent of damage your teeth has suffered and on your overall dental health.

Full dentures, or standard dentures, have an acrylic mouth piece that adhere to the roof and gums of your mouth. To ensure a secure fit and proper level of suction, full dentures are formed according to the precise outline of your teeth and gum tissue. It will take about four visits to your dentist's office before you can walk out with well-fitting and comfortable full dentures.

Another type are partial dentures. These dental devices are applicable for people who still have a number of healthy teeth left. Partial dentures are designed to support the remaining teeth. Plain acrylic, metal plus acrylic, and thermoplastics are common materials used for manufacturing partial dentures.

Permanent dentures are, as its name implies, used as permanent replacements for your teeth. Denture implant is one of the most common of types of permanent dentures, wherein the artificial teeth are supported by individual implants instead of a mouth piece. This makes the device less prone to slipping, sliding, and popping out.