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Dentures in Overbrook, Ottawa
At St. Laurent Dental Centre, our dental team in Ottawa provides dentures that restore function for individuals with missing teeth and, where appropriate, address areas of lost gum tissue.
What are Dentures?
Dentures are removable dental devices that fill spaces left by missing teeth, preserving your oral functions and natural appearance. They can be designed to replace just one, several, or an entire set of teeth.
Finding a suitable replacement for missing teeth can be important for maintaining good oral health. Dentures present one available option that may be affordable and are designed to support speaking, eating, and facial symmetry for patients with partial or complete tooth loss.
Types of Dentures
Depending on whether you've lost one tooth, several teeth, or all your teeth, your dentist will assist you in selecting an appropriate type of denture that matches your individual requirements.
- Full Dentures
Full dentures, also known as complete dentures, are typically recommended if you no longer have your natural teeth.
They fit securely over the upper and/or lower gums and utilize suction or, in some cases, dental adhesive to remain stable.
These dentures are removable, designed for easy management and cleaning, and can be taken out before sleep.
- Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are suggested in cases where several teeth are missing but some healthy teeth remain. They offer a removable alternative, which can be appropriate when natural teeth might not be able to support other restorative treatment like a dental bridge.
Constructed with artificial teeth that clasp on or fit around adjacent natural teeth, partial dentures are custom-fitted to your mouth.
These tooth replacements are also removable for sleep and hygiene.
- Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures are designed to function similarly to natural teeth and can often offer greater comfort and stability due to how they anchor to dental implants, thereby aiding biting and chewing ability.
Some forms of implant-retained dentures are intended to remain in the mouth except for when overseen by your dentist, while others can be removed for cleaning.
Why Dentures May Be Used
Absence of multiple teeth, or all teeth, may impact facial appearance by allowing surrounding muscles to decrease in support. Dentures help restore and cushion facial contours, contributing to a natural shape and function.
Restoring lost teeth plays an important part in keeping oral structures in their proper positions, potentially minimizing the risk of additional issues such as changes in bite or periodontal conditions. Dentures help with tasks like eating and speaking by stabilizing areas of missing teeth in the mouth.