{"id":279,"date":"2015-07-06T15:46:24","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.viennapleasantdental.com\/?page_id=279"},"modified":"2015-07-06T15:46:24","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:46:24","slug":"dentures-partial-dentures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonedentalva.com\/procedures\/prosthodontics\/dentures-partial-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentures &#038; Partial Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"StylizedImage\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/styles.prosites.com\/litesite\/2018\/GenedImages\/Stylized\/s_Prosthodontics-1503770470.jpg\" id=\"ctl00_ImageFlareStylized1_ImageFlareStylized1\">\n        <\/div>\n<p>    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/&lt;![CDATA[\nSys.WebForms.PageRequestManager._initialize('ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$sm', 'aspnetForm', [], [], [], 90, 'ctl00');\n\/\/]]&gt;\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Item_Name\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_PageServiceLineItemName\">\n<div style=\"float:left\"><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Pagename\">Dentures &amp; Partial Dentures<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Group_Items\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"justify\">A denture is a removable dental appliance and a replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue.&nbsp; They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">There are two types of dentures &#8211; complete and partial dentures.&nbsp; Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.&nbsp; A Partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">A complete denture can be either \u201cconventional\u201d or \u201cimmediate.\u201d&nbsp; A conventional type is made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed (usually takes 4 to 6 weeks).&nbsp; During this time, the patient will go without teeth.&nbsp; Immediate dentures are made in advance and immediately placed after the teeth are removed, thus preventing the patient from having to be without teeth during the healing process.&nbsp; Once the tissues shrink and heal, adjustments will have to be made.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Dentures are very durable appliances and will last many years but may have to be remade, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\"><strong>Reasons for dentures:<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Complete Denture &#8211; Loss of all teeth in an arch.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Partial Denture &#8211; Loss of several teeth in an arch.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Enhancing smile and facial tissues.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Improving chewing, speech, and digestion.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\"><strong>What does getting dentures involve?<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The process of getting dentures requires several appointments, usually over a period of several weeks.&nbsp; Highly accurate impressions (molds) and measurements are taken and used to create your custom denture.&nbsp; Several \u201ctry-in\u201d appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and fit.&nbsp; At the final appointment, your dentist will precisely adjust and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable fit.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">It is normal to experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and possible speech and chewing difficulty, however this will subside as your muscles and tissues get used to the new dentures.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">You will be given care instructions for your new dentures.&nbsp; Proper cleaning of your new dental appliance, good oral hygiene, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new dentures.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n        <input type=\"button\" onclick=\"document.location.href='\/procedures\/prosthodontics\/'\" value=\"&lt;&lt;\" class=\"Button\" onmouseout=\"this.className='Button'\" onmouseover=\"this.className='ButtonHover'\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_btnBack\" name=\"ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$btnBack\"><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentures &amp; Partial Dentures A denture is a removable dental appliance and a replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue.&nbsp; They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile. 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