Understanding the Benefits of Inlays and Onlays
If you need a dental restoration, you have no shortage of options. It’s important, though, to consider the advantages of each one. Learn more about two specific restorations: inlays and onlays.
What Type of Dentures Is Right for You?
When it comes to restoring your smile and regaining your confidence, dentures can be an excellent solution. Dentures are a removable type of dental restoration designed to replace missing teeth and restore functionality to your mouth.
At Smiles of Atlanta, we understand the importance of choosing the right type of dentures that suits your needs and lifestyle.
In this comprehensive guide, Dr. Ed Trizzino, a board-certified dentist who specializes in holistic and restorative dentistry, explores the various types of dentures available, helping you make an informed decision.
Conventional full dentures
Conventional full dentures are the traditional option for replacing all of the teeth in your mouth. They’re custom-made to fit your gums and jawbone after any remaining teeth have been extracted and the tissues have healed.
These dentures provide a natural-looking smile and improve your speech and chewing ability. With proper care, conventional full dentures can last for many years.
This type of denture might be right for you if you’re missing an entire row of teeth (either your upper arch, lower arch, or both), and you don’t want (or can’t have) implant surgery.
Partial dentures
Partial dentures are an excellent choice if you’re missing some teeth but still have several remaining healthy teeth. Partial dentures consist of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored base, which is connected to a metal framework. Just like full dentures, these dentures are removable.
Partial dentures are secured in place using clasps that attach to your natural teeth, providing stability and functionality. They fill in the gaps left by missing teeth and prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting.
This type of denture might be right for you if you’re not missing a full row of teeth but just a few instead.
Hybrid dentures
If you’re looking for maximum stability and a more permanent solution, hybrid dentures are an ideal option. These dentures are securely anchored to dental implants surgically placed in the jawbone. The implants act as artificial tooth roots, providing a strong foundation for the dentures.
For this reason, you may also see hybrid dentures described as implant-supported dentures. Regardless of what you call them, they offer superior comfort, enhanced chewing ability, and the closest resemblance to natural teeth. They also preserve jawbone integrity by stimulating bone growth.
This option may be best for you if you’re missing your teeth but have ample jawbone to support a dental implant.
Choosing the right type of dentures for you
Choosing the right type of dentures is crucial for restoring your smile and maintaining your oral health. At Smiles of Atlanta, our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping you find the perfect denture solution based on your unique needs.
Whether you opt for conventional full dentures, partial dentures, or implant-supported dentures, our goal is to provide you with a comfortable, functional, and natural-looking smile δΈ€ all of which happens right here while you relax in an at-home atmosphere.
Schedule a consultation with our team here at Smiles of Atlanta today to discuss your denture options. Dr. Trizzino and our team guide you through the process, answer your questions, and ensure that you receive the personalized care you deserve.
Remember, a beautiful smile starts with the right dentures! Book online, or call our Atlanta, Georgia, office at 770-407-8459.
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