Partials & Dentures

For millions of Americans with missing teeth, dentures offer an opportunity to lead a normal, healthy life. Although nothing can look, feel and function just like your own natural teeth, a well-made denture can restore your much deserved comfort and beautiful smile.

Several types of dentures are available to individuals with missing teeth. The one best for you depends on the number of missing teeth, where the gaps are located, and the condition of any remaining teeth.

Complete dentures replace all the teeth in one jaw. Implant-supported complete dentures are a prosthetic device that replaces all the teeth in one jaw, and are stabilized in the mouth by the implants (see Dental Implants). Implant- supported partial dentures can sometimes be removable, but are most often non-removable.

Partial dentures replace several teeth and are stabilized by the remaining teeth with metal clasps and supports. "Precision" partial dentures differ in that the components are hidden.

Can you avoid dentures? Several dental procedures can be used to avoid the need for complete or partial dentures. Dr. Castaneda is a Prosthodontist, a specialist in replacing lost teeth and oral structures, and can help determine if any of the following procedures can help restore your mouth to good health:

• Crowns and fixed bridges to replace or strengthen teeth
• Cosmetic dental procedures such as veneers, tooth-colored restorations
• Dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth
• Overdentures supported by natural teeth or implants
• Reconstructive dentistry to restore and strengthen your remaining teeth

Contact our office today if you would like more information or would like to become a patient of Dr. Rebecca Castaneda.