Dentures in Anderson IN
A denture, or complete denture, is an appliance inserted in the mouth that replaces natural teeth and supports the cheeks and lips.
Most dentures are acrylic and can be fabricated in two different ways.
- A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
- An is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted, and the tissues can heal under the denture.
- An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
- A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.
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The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain, or both. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth, and a complete denture can be attached to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.
Over time, dentures will wear and must be replaced to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the. Regular visits are still crucial for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.