If you’ve lost several teeth, you know that it goes beyond the smile; it goes beyond how you eat, talk, look and even your overall confidence. At Nashua, NH, the New Hampshire Smile Co. Dr. Neveu offers dentures and partials that will put the function and self-esteem of your smile back where it belongs. You’ll have the look and the fit that matches the full-person care we put into everything we do.
Every denture consultation begins with an honest, personal conversation to see what you need, what your priorities are, and which options will best address your needs.
Full Dentures Vs. Partials: Which Is Right For You?
At Nashua, NH, the difference between full and partial dentures depends on what the patient needs. At New Hampshire Smile Co., Dr. Neveu presents both options honestly alongside other alternatives before any treatment decision is made:
- Full conventional dentures: a complete custom-fabricated prosthesis replaces all the teeth in an arch if all of them are missing, or if the remaining natural teeth are unable to be restored. Dentures are custom-fabricated to fit over the gum tissue for secure rest, while also complementing each person’s facial features.
- Immediate dentures: Immediate dentures are inserted on the day that remaining teeth are removed, so that the patient never has to be without teeth during healing. They’re readjusted over the next few weeks as the gums heal and change shape.
- Partial dentures: replace a few teeth but keep the remaining natural teeth that support the partial denture through the use of attachments and/or clasps. Partials prevent the movement and separation of the teeth that can occur from tooth loss over time.
- Implant-supported dentures: for those who are clinically eligible for implant retention, implant-supported dentures provide a level of stability, bone preservation, and daily comfort and confidence that conventional dentures do not. Dr. Neveu discusses this option honestly at every consultation with those who could potentially benefit.
Benefits Of Modern Dentures & Partials
In our office in Nashua, NH, dentures look good and work well because of advancements in denture materials and design.
- Modern dentures and partials look natural with a combination of tooth and base material colors
- They fit correctly and comfortably and do not irritate soft tissues
- They replace the support of the lips and cheeks that naturally diminish with age
- Function is improved, and patients are able to consume a normal diet
- Self-esteem is increased in social and professional settings where the smile is visible
How Are Dentures Made?
Our Nashua, NH denture patients can expect a smooth, easy-to-follow process before any work is performed. First, patients are evaluated and have any necessary treatments performed before we begin work on the dentures. Then, a set of dental impressions is taken that will accurately replicate the shape of the patient’s upper and lower teeth. The dentist then selects the right tooth size, color, and shape and the dentures are made in a laboratory to fit. At a follow-up appointment, patients are able to see and try on the dentures to check the fit, shape, and color. When everything is right, the dentures are finished and inserted into the mouth.
The Comfort & Function Of Dentures
Denture dentistry continues to improve as technology and materials continue to advance. There are three major areas of denture improvement:
- New technology: computer-aided design and manufacturing make dentures fit more precisely and require fewer adjustments after insertion.
- New denture materials: the plastics and resins we use today are more durable, look more natural and don’t stain easily.
- Implants: perhaps the greatest change is that dentures are anchored to implants to become more stable, better preserving the bone, and function much closer to natural teeth.
These advancements in technology and materials have greatly improved the comfort and function of dentures. Dentists now use computer-aided design and manufacturing to create dentures that fit more precisely, reducing the need for adjustments after insertion. This not only saves time for the patient but also ensures a better fit.