Dentures and Partial Dentures Staten Island, NY

What are the types of dentures?

There are three main types of dentures: temporary, partial dentures, and complete dentures.

Temporary Dentures

Temporary dentures are common among those waiting for a dental operation. We can provide temporaries for those waiting for permanent dental implants or dental bridges. This is a standard solution when a tooth gets knocked out during a sporting event or in an accident. Metal wires help secure the temporary denture in place, working similarly to a retainer. You can take out the denture whenever you like.

Partial Dentures

When only a few teeth are missing or damaged, partial dentures can be an excellent long-term solution. Unlike a complete set of dentures, these are held in place by a plastic base. This base is chosen to match the color of your gums. If you still have healthy, functioning teeth, this is a better option than a full set of dentures.

Full Dentures

A complete set of dentures is often the best option if all of your teeth are missing or damaged. Technological advances make full dentures more comfortable and natural looking than ever. We will work with you during each step to ensure the dentures fit your gums perfectly.

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Complete Denture

When all of your teeth are missing, complete dentures can replace them. This is the type of dentures that you typically see in cartoons and movies. Technology has improved in recent years, making them more comfortable and natural looking than ever. We can determine if this is the best way to replace your teeth or if an alternative solution will help you to achieve your goals. If you proceed with getting a complete set of dentures, your gums will be healed and ready in eight to 12 weeks after your teeth have been removed. Following teeth removal, the bones and gums will start to shrink. By waiting for up to 12 weeks, you can be sure that your set of complete dentures will fit securely. Many patients throughout New York prefer not to wait and get immediate dentures. This solution does not require a waiting period, but there will be adjustments later on after the gums and bone have settled into their permanent size.

How are dentures made?

In order for dentures to be created, patients in Staten Island need to schedule a dental appointment. At this time, the dentist will examine your gums and other teeth to determine if dentures are the best solution for you and if so, what type. A mold will then be taken of your teeth and gums so that the dentures can be created in a dental lab. Typically, several molds or impressions will be made so that the dentist can determine how your jaw functions and moves. Using these impressions, the lab will make a set of dentures that looks natural and fits perfectly. If necessary, adjustments will be made. We can discuss the process in more detail during a consultation.

Benefits of Dentures

Patients throughout the Staten Island area like how convenient dentures are. Whether you need a full or partial set, dentures can replace teeth in a non-invasive way. There is no surgical element to worry about, and temporary dentures can be fitted immediately. This provides a quick and easy solution. If, however, you are looking for something that feels more natural, you should consider a cosmetic dentistry procedure.

Negatives of Dentures

The biggest challenge with dentures is that they do not feel like natural teeth. Patients of RSN Dental PC tend to agree that while they are functional, you still have to take care of them as a separate appliance. Other cosmetic dentistry procedures make it easy to forget you ever lost a tooth in the first place. Modern techniques have made dentures more secure and comfortable than they used to be, but they are still a foreign object in your mouth and can become loose when eating or speaking. If you are currently experiencing this problem, call RSN Dental PC at 347-344-5806 for a consultation.