Dentures are a removable replacement for missing teeth and the gum tissue that would normally surround the tooth. Modern dentures are custom-made from advanced composite materials that restore the look, feel, and function of natural teeth. They’re a simple, non-invasive, and relatively affordable way to replace missing teeth.
Full dentures
Full, or complete, dentures are needed when every single tooth in a patient’s upper or lower jaw (arch) need to be replaced.
Partial dentures
Partial dentures are used to replace just a few missing teeth. It fills the spaces created by missing teeth, and also prevents other teeth from shifting and changing position.
Implant supported dentures
Implant supported dentures, also known as overdentures, can be full or partial. The main difference is that they’re held securely in place using a number of titanium implants inserted into the jaw.
Dental bridges
Dental bridges are fixed prosthetic devices used to replace one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap between existing natural teeth or dental implants. Unlike dentures, bridges are not removable and are typically cemented or bonded in place. Dental bridges offer advantages such as stability, durability, and a more natural feel compared to dentures, but they require healthy adjacent teeth or dental implants for support.
