Partial and Full Dentures in Crofton, MD

Sometimes, no matter what we do, we end up losing all or some of our teeth. This loss can be a devastating blow to how we live our lives, from how we feel to what we eat and our overall sense of self-worth. Losing your teeth doesn’t have to be a drastic life change. Thanks to modern dentistry, there is a way to bring back your smile and life. Whether you’re missing just one row of teeth or the whole mouthful, dentures are an excellent solution for tooth loss and one that Stoute Dental is proud to offer our patients.

How Do Dentists Make Dentures?

Creating partial and full dentures typically begins with giving the mouth and teeth an examination to determine if there is any natural tooth structure left. If not, then full dentures are created by taking impressions of all available space in a person’s mouth as models during production.

Partial dentures require some amount of natural tooth structure that dentists can use to create a mold from which the remainder of the partial denture will be made. Partials are made to fit around the existing tooth structure to be as natural and as comfortable as possible. Full dentures do not conform to the existing tooth structure and instead are formed based on a mold of the patient’s mouth. Dentures are custom-crafted to the patient in both cases and usually require adhesive to stay fit in the mouth.

Who Should Get Partial or Full Dentures?

For patients who have healthy gums but no remaining natural tooth structures, it may make sense for them to get either partial or full dentures, depending on their needs at that time. Only partial dentures may be necessary for individuals who still have remnants of natural tooth structure (but they’re not enough).

The decision to get one or the other is an individual choice, and whether it’s a partial denture, full denture, or both will depend on each person’s needs.

You should always consult a dentist before deciding which type of dental appliance would work best for the patient. But if you’re considering dentures to replace missing teeth, then consult your local dentist at Stoute Dental today!