Dentures
Dentures are custom-made dental appliances designed to replace missing teeth and restore the appearance, function, and confidence of your smile. Modern dentures are crafted using advanced materials and techniques to provide a natural appearance, improved comfort, and reliable function for everyday activities such as eating and speaking.
Depending on your needs, dentures may replace a few missing teeth or an entire arch. They can also be combined with dental implants to provide additional stability and support.
- Complete Dentures replace all teeth in the upper or lower arch.
- Partial Dentures replace several missing teeth while preserving remaining natural teeth.
- Immediate Dentures may be placed shortly after tooth removal to help maintain appearance and function during healing.
- Implant-Supported Dentures provide enhanced stability and retention by attaching to dental implants.
Caring for Your Dentures
Proper denture care helps maintain comfort, appearance, and long-term function. Dentures should be cleaned daily using products specifically designed for denture care and handled carefully to prevent damage.
When not being worn, dentures should be stored according to your dentist’s recommendations to help maintain their shape and fit. Our team will provide personalized instructions to help keep your dentures looking and functioning their best.
Regular Denture Exams
Even if you wear full dentures, routine dental visits remain important. Regular evaluations allow our team to assess the fit and condition of your dentures while monitoring the health of your gums, jawbone, and oral tissues.
What Happens During a Denture Evaluation?
- Review of your medical and dental history
- Examination of the oral tissues
- Assessment of denture fit and stability
- Evaluation of bite alignment and function
- Recommendations for maintenance, adjustments, or repairs if needed
When Should Dentures Be Replaced?
Over time, changes in the gums and jawbone can affect how dentures fit. Normal wear may also impact their appearance and performance. Periodic adjustments, relines, repairs, or replacement may be recommended to maintain comfort and function.
Our team will evaluate your dentures during regular visits and recommend appropriate solutions based on your individual needs.
Denture Relines
As your oral tissues naturally change over time, dentures may begin to feel loose. A denture reline adjusts the interior surface of the denture to improve fit, comfort, and stability.
- Hard Reline: Provides a durable adjustment to improve long-term fit.
- Soft Reline: Uses a softer material to provide additional comfort for sensitive tissues.
- Temporary Reline: May be recommended when tissues require healing before a more permanent solution is completed.
Denture Rebase
A denture rebase may be recommended when the denture teeth remain in good condition but the denture base requires replacement. Rebasing can restore stability and function while preserving the existing denture teeth.
Reasons for rebasing may include:
- Cracked or damaged denture base
- Excessive wear of the existing base material
- Changes in fit over time
- Replacement of an older immediate denture
Denture Repairs
Dentures can occasionally become damaged due to normal wear, accidental drops, or changes in fit. Prompt repair helps restore comfort and function while preventing additional damage.
Our team can evaluate your denture and recommend the most appropriate repair, adjustment, or replacement option to keep your smile functioning comfortably and looking its best.
To learn more about dentures or schedule a consultation, contact Brooklyn Smile & Dental Implants today at Brooklyn Smile & Dental Implants Phone Number 718-745-3456.