If you’ve lost several or all of your teeth, dentures can help bring back your smile and improve how you eat and speak. At Integrated Dental, we offer both traditional and implant-supported dentures to replace missing teeth. Our custom-made dentures help restore function and appearance, so you can feel more confident with a complete smile.
What are Dentures?
Dentures are replacements for missing teeth that help you speak, chew, and smile like normal. They consist of false teeth attached to a base made of strong acrylic resin that looks like natural gums. This helps dentures blend in well once they’re in your mouth.
Dr. Melvin Benson offers different types of dentures to fit each patient’s needs. Partial dentures are for people who still have some natural teeth, while full dentures replace all the teeth in either the upper or lower arch. Each set is custom-made to match the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth, giving you a natural look and feel.
Types of Dentures
Dr. Melvin Benson will examine your mouth to figure out the best denture option for you. Dentures can be full or partial, depending on how many teeth you’re missing. You can also choose between conventional or immediate dentures, which can either be removable or secured with dental implants.
Full Dentures
Full dentures, or complete dentures, replace an entire row of teeth. These are removable and have been used for many years to help patients regain their smiles. Full dentures look like a full set of natural teeth and fit snugly in your mouth.
They consist of false teeth fused to a gum-colored base and remain in place with suction or adhesive. You will need to remove them for cleaning and to rest your gums at night.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures replace several missing teeth but leave the remaining healthy teeth in place. Dr. Benson may recommend partial dentures if you still have strong teeth left. These dentures snap onto the teeth around the gap with clasps. They look natural, though sometimes the metal clasps might show when you open your mouth.
Implant-Secured Dentures
For a more secure and stable option, dentures can be attached to dental implants. Implant-supported dentures are more comfortable and durable than traditional ones. They use dental implants to anchor the denture in place, which helps reduce bone loss in the jaw—a common issue with traditional dentures.
Dr. Benson can place up to eight implants in your jawbone to hold the denture securely. While implant-supported dentures are more expensive and take longer to complete (sometimes up to a year), they offer a more permanent and natural-feeling solution.
If you’re interested in dentures, whether traditional or implant-supported, contact us today to set up a consultation with Dr. Melvin Benson. We’ll help you find the best option for your smile!
Conventional vs. Immediate Dentures
Complete and partial dentures can be either “conventional” or “immediate.” Conventional dentures are made after the teeth are removed and the gums have healed, which takes about 4 to 6 weeks. During this healing period, you won’t have teeth.
Immediate dentures, on the other hand, are made ahead of time and placed right after the teeth are removed, so you won’t be without teeth during healing. Once your gums heal and shrink, the dentist will make new impressions, or adjust the denture to fit better.
Treatment with Dentures in Sarasota, FL
Before we begin your treatment, we’ll help you decide if traditional or implant-supported dentures are the best choice for you. We’ll also figure out if you need a partial or complete denture. We explain every step of the process to make sure you know what to expect.
We take several impressions of your teeth and gums to create the base and false teeth for an immediate denture. If you still have some natural teeth, we match the color of your dentures to blend in with the rest of your smile.
How The Implant-Supported Denture Process Works
Dr. Benson has advanced training in implant dentistry and can help patients without teeth get a more secure smile with implant-supported dentures. Dental implants hold these dentures in place, which provide a stable and long-lasting solution. Implant-supported dentures give you a stronger bite and reduce the risk of bone loss in your jaw.
The treatment starts with dental impressions for a temporary denture. Then, we place implant posts into your jawbone, beneath the gums. Over time, the implants fuse with the bone, making a strong foundation for the dentures. After the implants heal and fuse, we attach an abutment that connects to the dentures. Once the dentures are in place, you’ll have a stable, natural-looking smile.
The implant process can take several months since you need to set aside healing time between the major steps. Dr. Benson will recommend the best plan for your treatment. In some cases, we can place dentures right away with careful planning.
We use digital technology and perform all phases of the treatment in our office. This helps ensure you get the best care and feel comfortable throughout the process.
Schedule a Denture Consultation Today
If you’re missing several or all of your teeth, call Dr. Melvin Benson’s office at 941-270-9755 to set up a consultation. You can also request an appointment online by filling out the form.