Dentures in Attleboro, MA

Attleboro Family Dental Care provides dentures in Attleboro, MA. We offer personalized treatment plans for tooth replacement and use quality materials to restore your healthy smile. Call 508-222-2510 to schedule an appointment.

A denture replaces multiple missing teeth. This tooth replacement option helps restore oral health, facial shape, and self esteem for patients experiencing tooth loss. Fixed dentures require dental implants, while removable dentures may or may not rely on implants for attachment.

(Missing All Teeth in Either the Upper or Lower Arch)
Traditional dentures are removable, and do not use implants. Full dentures provide an entire row of replacement teeth when all natural teeth are missing. Traditional dentures include an acrylic base that is custom-made in the dental laboratory to mimic the appearance of natural gums, and this base sits over the gums, holding the denture in place. A complete (full) denture is made after all the teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw have been removed often through tooth extraction and the gum tissue has healed. Denture adhesive is often used to assist in holding the denture in place and provide added support. Removable dentures can be removed and cleaned when not being worn. Wearing dentures may require a brief adjustment period as patients adapt to their new smile and comfortable fit.

A traditional partial denture is a removable solution for replacing several teeth in one arch when remaining teeth are still present. Partial dentures are an ideal tooth replacement option for patients who have lost multiple teeth but still have healthy teeth remaining. In this case, the acrylic base will also contain some metal clasps that wrap around the existing teeth for added support. Partial dentures can also be attached to crowns on either side of the denture. Removable partial dentures can be removed and cleaned when not being worn.

Implants can be used to anchor dentures in place, allowing for a smaller base and less shifting of the prosthesis during use. Implants can support both full and partial dentures as well as both fixed and removable dentures. Implant supported dentures offer improved stability, longevity, and a comfortable fit compared to traditional dentures that dentures rely on gum tissue alone.

Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures

• Enhanced stability during eating and speaking
• Better preservation of remaining gum tissue and bone
• Custom denture design for optimal comfort
• Reduced need for denture adhesive
• Improved confidence and self esteem with a secure full smile

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