If periodontal disease, tooth decay or injuries have caused you to lose any of your natural teeth, dentures can replace them and improve your smile. Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. They are generally made from acrylic resin and plastic or porcelain. Replacing missing teeth will benefit both your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles can sag making a person look older. Missing teeth may inhibit your ability to eat nutritiously and speak clearly.
There are various types of complete dentures.
- A conventional full denture is made and placed in the mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed. This can take several months.
- A healing denture is one that is inserted as soon as the remaining teeth are removed. Your dentist will take measurements and make models of your jaws during a preliminary visit. With immediate dentures, the denture wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period.
There are many options to choose from. Check out the features and benefits of each and talk to your dentist about the right choice for you.
Quick Comparison
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Options
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Features
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Ideal for
Patients Who |
Rating |
| Premier |
designed to look like your natural teeth
world’s finest aesthetic teeth
reflect light
16 shades and 37 shapes
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want the highest quality and most natural-looking teeth option |
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| Elite |
high-quality
selection of several shades
and shapes
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want quality, selection and natural-looking teeth |
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| Deluxe |
less expensive
less natural looking
no shade or shape options available
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want an economical option |
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