Dentures are worn throughout the day. The advantage of dentures is that you won’t need any surgical procedure unlike dental implants, so a better option if you prefer a less invasive procedure. It’s functional and comfortable as well. In the end, the decision is yours to make if you prefer a more comfortable option. However this depends on your dental condition, and your financial priorities. To help you with that here are some aids:
Replacing a teeth or two – When one or two teeth are missing, it is best if we replace it with a bridge particularly an implant bridget between the close of the teeth. But when a denture is required, a snap on denture or flexible denture is highly recommended. Flexible denture is comfortable as it adjusts to the contours of the gum. This prevents a gum bruises and the dentures lasts almost a lifetime. However, there are considerations to be made to where the denture has to be placed:
Molars – The molars, especially those located at the lower back of the teeth have greater chewing stress. In such a case, a flexible denture is not recommended. Bridge is the best choice for this situation.
Upper front and bottom teeth – Unlike the back of the teeth near the molars, the upper front and bottom teeth do not take as much of the load. In such a case, the looks are more important than strength. Partials with a properly matched colors will do great in this scenario and will be really comfortable.
One or two back molars – when you need to replace the wisdom tooth, don’t. This is because the normal functions of your teeth like chewing or making a smile won’t be affected at all. However, when two or more back molars are affected, it is best to support the implant with a denture. A partial denture is also recommended if you prefer comfort.
Replacing a large set of teeth – When you need to replace a large number of teeth, consider either an implant supported or partial supported denture.
Complete or full denture – When most of your teeth needs to be replaced, you’ll need a complete or full denture. A full denture is cheaper and more comfortable than an implant.
Need a dental advice? Learn more here or come visit our dental office at Fullerton, California. Our dentists will make sure that your questions are answered in the best way possible. We are in Fullerton which is 10 minutes away from Anaheim and Yorba Linda.
Published on August 13, 2018, Updated on April 16, 2020