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A conventional full denture is placed in your mouth after any remaining teeth have been extracted, the gums have been shaped (a surgical procedure called an alveoloplasty) and the tissue has healed. There is usually two months or more between extraction of the teeth and the time you receive the denture.
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An immediate full denture also requires measurements and impressions of your jaw but the denture is inserted immediately after the remaining teeth are removed. People who work in the public or who do not want to go without teeth usually choose an immediate denture. While immediate dentures offer the cosmetic benefit of never having to be without your teeth, due to the natural process of the bones supporting the teeth shrinking and reshaping as healing occurs, the denture becomes loose and has to be relined several months after being inserted.
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A partial denture is a removable alternative to a bridge or implant. A partial can have a metal or an acrylic framework. The framework attaches to your natural teeth which serve as anchors.
There are two main types of dentures: full and partial. Both kinds are removable. The full denture can be a conventional full or an immediate full. Dentures and partials are custom made by a laboratory from measurements and impressions taken of your mouth. Getting a proper fit for your denture requires approximately four appointments before the denture is placed in your mouth. The process is similar to a tailor making a suit that is custom fitted to your body. A partial denture also requires measurements and impressions but because fewer teeth are involved there is less time required for fabrication.
Full dentures consist of a flesh- colored acrylic base that fits over your gums. The base of the upper denture covers the roof of your mouth and is generally easily held in place by natural suction. The lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to accommodate your tongue and can be more difficult to hold in place. The most common use of dental implants is to hold a lower denture in place. Eating and speaking with new dentures can be awkward at first but is quickly mastered with daily wear.
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