Everyone wants their smile to be as attractive as possible, since it is one of the first things that people will notice. People sometimes lose teeth for a variety of reasons and are usually advised by their dentist to consider a set of dentures. Aside from the obvious benefit of being able to chew, a person’s teeth also provide support for his lips and cheeks, improving his facial appearance. The base of a pair of dentures is made from a flexible acrylic material that fits over the gums. The tooth portion of dentures consists of a metal alloy that is bonded to porcelain. This provides both durability and a natural look. Dentures Las Vegas come in two types – partial or complete, aka full.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are used for instances when only a few teeth are missing. They are available as removable or fixed dentures. Fixed partial dentures are sometimes referred to as a ‘bridge and crown’ arrangement, in which the bridging tooth fits into the hole left by the missing tooth, and the crowns fit on top of the teeth on either side. They are cemented in place unlike removable partial dentures, which do not have crowns and are held in place with clips. Fixed partial dentures are more stable than removable partial dentures.
Complete or Full Dentures
Complete or full Dentures Las Vegas, such as those provided by Desert Breeze Dental, are employed when the entire set of teeth on either the upper or lower jaw are missing. Full dentures are categorized as either conventional or immediate dentures. Conventional dentures are made and fitted to the mouth after all of the natural teeth have been removed, and the gums have completely healed. It takes 8 – 12 weeks for the gums to fully recover from extracted teeth. Immediate dentures are ready to be fitted almost immediately after the natural teeth have been removed. The benefit of this type of denture is that the patient doesn’t have to go toothless!
It is important to be aware of the differences in the types of Dentures Las Vegas that are available in order to make an informed choice should the need arise in the future. Dentures are not expected to last a lifetime. Patients are advised to have their dentures checked every 5-8 years to see if they need replacing.
