On the other hand, partial dentures are a replacement for a few missing teeth.

Complete dentures are made after the remaining rotten or damaged teeth have been completely removed and the gum tissue has started to heal. This happens after a period of 8 to 12 weeks after the removal of teeth.

Partial dentures or bridge are replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored or a pink plastic base. At times this is connected by a metal framework which holds the dentures intact in the mouth. When there is one or more natural teeth remaining in the upper or lower jaw that is the time you need partial dentures.

How is the treatment done?

The process of denture development takes approximately three to six weeks and a number of appointments. As soon as your dentist determines the type of appliance that is best suited for you, the first step is to make various impressions of your jaw, so as to take measurements of the relation and space in between your jaws. The next step is to create wax forms, models, and plastic patterns in the precise shape and location of the denture to be prepared.

You will have to try out this model multiple times and then there will be an assessment of the denture for shape, fit and colour before the casting of the final denture. After the whole assessment part is done and the denture is finally made, it needs to be cast in your mouth.

One or more teeth is replaced by a fixed bridge by positioning the crowns on the teeth on one side of the space and joining the artificial teeth to them. Artificial teeth not only fill the spaces made by the missing teeth, it prevents the teeth from changing its position too.

What are the post-treatment guidelines?

After the new dentures are cast, it will be uncomfortable for new wearers to eat for a few weeks. A little practice will make you adjust to the new eating habits with dentures. In order to get used to the denture, you must start with soft food items which are cut into small pieces.

Make sure to chew softly and use both sides of your mouth while chewing. As you start getting used to the new denture as more food items to your diet chart until you return back to your normal diet. Be cautious with sharp-edges bones, shells, hot or hard foods. Avoid the consumption of extremely sticky foods like chewing gum.

Practice pronouncing loud words as you may have difficulty in pronouncing specific words while wearing dentures. Use adhesives in case you want full satisfaction of a perfectly constructed artificial teeth.