Overdentures
An overdenture is a precision device that is secured by dental attachments. Types of overdentures include bar joint dentures and telescopic dentures. Over dentures are basically any non-permanent tooth replacement appliance that is worn over your existing teeth or their remnants, replacing missing teeth with false teeth. With the advent of modern dentistry, making teeth [...]
In this article we will discuss three of the four basic types of full dentures. These are the standard dentures, the immediate dentures, and the Cu-Sil dentures. In future articles we will go into detail regarding implants, and the implant retained denture, another alternative.
The Standard Denture
Usually, the back of a standard denture ends just [...]
Most dentists who have been in practice any length of time have probably made quite a few complete sets of dentures. These occur often in cases when patients go in with old sets that need to be replaced. There are also cases in which the patients go in to see a dentist with their teeth [...]
In this article we will give you a basic overview of the pros and cons of dentures, to help you make an informed decision. In future articles, we will go into each area with much more detail.
Pros and Cons of a Dentures
Advantages:
Dentures will unquestionably provide you with a great smile and a very natural appearance. [...]
Many people ask what they should do if their dentures are very loose. Especially if the upper denture is loose and either due to financial reasons or medical reasons they can not get dental implants which would be the best way to resolve this issue.
One alternative in these situations is the use of the [...]