FULL AND PARTIAL DENTURES

RESTORE YOUR SMILE AND CONFIDENCE

Are you missing some or all your teeth? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, roughly 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, while 30% of adults aged 65-74 have lost all their natural teeth. At Seek & Smile Dentistry, Dr. Seekand and Dr. Peters understand how missing teeth can negatively impact a person’s health, confidence and daily quality of life. That is why we offer a range of high-quality tooth replacement treatments, including full dentures in Conyers, partials and implant-retained dentures. 

WHAT ARE DENTURES?

Simply put, dentures are a removable set of artificial teeth and gums that help restore the appearance and function of a person’s smile.

Full dentures from a dentist in Conyers replace an entire arch of teeth and are held in place by natural suction and/or the help of oral adhesive, as necessary. Typically crafted from hard resin on top of an acrylic base, dentures are a popular and affordable tooth replacement solution that helps millions of Americans regain their ability to eat, speak and laugh normally. 

WHAT ARE PARTIALS?

While full dentures replace an entire row of teeth, partial dentures – also known as partials – are specifically designed to fill in multiple gaps from missing teeth in a patient’s smile. Usually made from a combination of metal and plastic or plastic only, partials use small clasps that attach to adjoining natural teeth to remain in place in the mouth. Partials are a budget-friendly solution for people who have multiple gaps in their smile but still retain many healthy teeth as well.

Both full and partial dentures offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Removable – You can easily remove dentures and partials to clean them or if you wish to sleep without them at night.

  • Natural Appearance – Full and partial dentures are custom-designed to match both the color of your gums and any surrounding natural teeth.

  • Cost-effective – Dentures and partials are among the most cost-effective treatment options to replace missing teeth.

In addition, partial dentures can help prevent natural teeth from shifting into the space left by missing teeth, which can contribute to bite problems and make it more difficult to practice good oral hygiene.

THE ADVANTAGES OF IMPLANT-RETAINED DENTURES

Dentures and partials have long been the go-to solution for replacing missing teeth. However, modern dentistry now offers an attractive alternative in the form of implant-retained dentures!

Dental implants provide maximum support for replacement teeth thanks to a process called osseointegration, in which the jawbone fuses with a small surgically-placed titanium rod. In this way, the implant mimics the natural tooth root structure and acts as a stable base for a dental crown, bridge or denture. Implant-retained dentures can replace an entire arch of teeth with a few as 4 strategically placed implants.

Major advantages of implant-retained dentures over traditional alternatives include:

  • No Slippage – Because dental implants replace teeth from the roots up, implant-retained dentures never slip when eating or speaking.

  • Maximum Stability – Implant-retained prosthetics offer nearly the same chewing power as natural teeth, so you can eat all your favorite foods.

  • Long-Lasting – With proper care, dental implants can last 20 years – or even a lifetime!