When you have lost several teeth, but this leaves multiple gaps across the arch of your smile, then you need more than a bridge. However, what if you have enough natural teeth that a full denture is overkill? In a case like this, we could offer a full smile with a partial. In today’s blog, the team at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury talks about our partial dentures!

A Complex Case of Tooth Loss

If you have a single gap of one tooth or three in a row, then our team could prescribe a dental bridge. If you have lost most of your teeth, then we may extract the last few to support a full prosthetic. But if you have several missing teeth across the arch, then we could create a single prosthetic that can fill all gaps at once, protecting your smile from issues like misalignment, TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), and concerns with meals or clear speech.

Creating a Custom Partial Denture

To begin, we will need to carefully examine your smile with digital imaging technology. Our team will use the images and measurements to create a custom digital impression, one far more accurate than a physical impression. Which enables us to design and craft a new set of dentures, one that fits comfortably. The completed denture will contain new ceramic teeth set in an acrylic base, and will contain clasps that can attach to nearby teeth to hold the denture firmly in place. Our team will also design the new teeth to blend with the smile and offer a durable chewing surface too!

Securing Your New Teeth

Once your new teeth are in place, they can help you enjoy results that look natural and blend with your smile. To ensure they last for years to come, be sure you soak and clean them as we prescribe. Our team also wants to make sure your remaining natural teeth stay in place, and are free of decay, infection, or disease. Brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, and visits for checkup and cleaning are a great way to preserve what natural teeth remain for years to come!

If you have any questions about how we restore your smile with a partial denture, or if you are ready to start the replacement process, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. A full smile is possible, and we are here to make it a reality for you.

Enjoying a Complete Smile Again With Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury

If you have lost several of your teeth, we can address your complex tooth loss with partials. If you have multiple gaps in your smile, call Dr. Mehdi Karimipour, DMD at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury, MA at (508) 842-8838 today.