As you can see, dentures come in many shapes and sizes.
Some examples include full dentures, partial dentures, over dentures, immediate dentures, precision partial dentures, and implant retained dentures.
These dentures can be created to chew against natural teeth, fixed bridges, implant supported crowns or bridges, or almost any other type of dental prosthesis.
Here is an example of a lower removable partial denture (RPD).
The missing teeth are replaced by plastic or porcelain
teeth
supported by a metal framework.
This type of prosthesis has the advantage of economy (many teeth can be provided for a relatively lower cost than fixed bridges or implants). And, it is easy to clean and maintain.
The disadvantages of the RPD are that it doesn't stimulate the bone the way natural teeth or implants would, so the amount of bone below the plate will decrease over time. And, the RPD can cause an esthetic problem, especially on the upper, if the clasps that hold it in are visible toward the front of the mouth.
To solve this problem, we sometimes make a denture that is retained by implants submerged in the bone.
The denture is still removable, but there are no clasps because the RPD is retained by the implants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an immediate denture?
A. An immediate dentures is a full prosthesis that is placed right after (same day) the teeth are extracted.
Q. What is a denture reline?
A. A denture reline is the process of adding acrylic to the pink base material of the denture to fill in where it no longer fits due to bone resorption.
Q. How long do dentures last?
A. Actually, there is no real "lifetime" to a denture. Some can last twenty or thirty years, or longer, if made and maintained correctly.
Q. How much do dentures cost?
A. It varies depending on whether the denture is full or partial, and whether the denture is implant retained or resting on natural soft tissue. Our base fee for a full or partial denture is $2500, plus lab costs which usually run about $500 per case.
If the case is implant supported, each implant will cost $4000 overall, including the fees to the periodontist who places the implant(s), and all the related costs from the restorative end.
Q. How do I know if I am a candidate for an immediate, tissue-supported, removable, or implant-supported denture?
A. The answer to this question is best resolved through a comprehensive exam and treatment plan. In our office, we offer an initial exam at no cost to the patient.
If the patient is interested in taking the next step, we usually suggest study models and a full case work-up, which normally takes about a week, and the costs very moderate.
Q. What about sore spots? I have heard that dentures can be uncomfortable.
A. It's true - some dentures can cause sore spots from time to time. If this occurs, either a minor adjustment or a reline will usually resolve the matter.
Q. What about breakage. Do dentures ever break?
A. Yes, dentures can sometimes crack or break. When they are made correctly, this is very rare.
Q. Do dentures look good? And can I chew anything I like?
A. Actually, full or partial dentures can be made to look very lifelike. And, with the exception of certain foods, denture wearers can usually eat a fairly normal diet.
Our telephone number is 0803-318-1698.
Or, if you have any questions about dentures, immediate dentures, removable partial dentures, over dentures, or implant supported dentures - or if you have a sore spot and want some help with this, please feel free to email me... my address is drwaleadeleke@yahoo.com.
Best Regards,
Dr. Wale Adeleke
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