Complete / Partial Dentures
A denture is an artificial set of removable teeth made out of acrylic resin that replace missing teeth and adjacent tissues. Dentures are sometimes fabricated with metal. Dentures may be either partial or complete. A partial denture fills in the spaces made by missing teeth and prevents the remaining teeth from shifting their position in the jaw. Complete dentures serve to replace the top set of teeth, bottom set of teeth or both sets.

There are two types of complete dentures:

 · Immediate dentures – are fitted onto the gums as soon as the teeth are surgically removed. Adjustments may be necessary after the gums have completely healed.

 · Conventional dentures – are fitted onto the gums after the gums have completely healed from surgery.

Fabrication and proper fitting of dentures can take several dental visits. First, Dr. Rasi takes an impression of the gums along with a wax bite, in order to determine the vertical dimensions and proper jaw position for the denture. The dentist may make a trial denture or “try-in” to make sure of the shape, color and proper fit. Follow up visits for minor adjustments may be required to insure a perfect, comfortable fit.