In our last blog, we looked at how a partial denture addresses more severe cases of tooth loss, helping people who have lost one too many teeth to be receive a bridge. But what if you have sustained total tooth loss? You may need a full denture, and your Allen, TX, dentist has both removable and implant-secured options available!
The Dangers of Complete Tooth Loss
When we lose most or all of our teeth, this impacts our ability to eat. Many of us will be forced to rely on soft foods, and as a result, we be unable to enjoy our favorite foods and could deny our bodies access to crucial nutrients. Speaking clearly could be difficult as well! Since the body suspends the flow of key nutrients to the jawbone around missing teeth, this could mean a lack of calcium and phosphorus causes the bone tissue to break down. Losing mass and density in your jawbone alters your facial structure, and could lead to an aged appearance.
Creating the Prosthetic
To create a denture that fits comfortably and offers a lifelike appearance, our team will take detailed images and measurements of your smile, using them to design your prosthetic. We then create it in a lab setting. The full denture will have a base made from acrylic, which will be designed to look like gum tissue. There will also be a full row of lifelike and durable teeth crafted from materials like porcelain. How we attach them will depend on which option is best for your smile!
Removable or Implant-Secured?
A removable denture is held in placed with suction, or possibly the assistance of a special adhesive. They will need to be removed occasionally for soaking and cleaning, and tend to last about 5 to 10 years. They need periodic replacement because the jaw ridge changes shape due to loss of mass and density, altering how well they fit.
An implant version doesn’t need suction or adhesive. Instead, we insert multiple dental implants at specific points in your smile. They absorb daily bite forces and stimulate the growth of jawbone tissue, preventing further loss of mass and density. Once we attach the prosthetic, the denture will not need to be removed, and will never slip when you eat to speak. The prosthetic can last for decades to come, possibly even a lifetime! If you have any questions about addressing serious cases of tooth loss, then contact our team today.
Our Allen, TX Dentist’s Office Provides Custom Prosthetics
Your Allen, TX dentist’s office provides both removable options, and prosthetics secured with long-lasting dental implants. To find out more about our solutions for people with multiple missing teeth, then please call Allen Family Dental at (469) 342-6644.
