If you have missing teeth and are looking for an alternative option to implants, bridges may be the choice for you! Bridges are fixed prosthetics that insert into the space where a tooth has been lost. Crowns are cemented on adjacent teeth, and a pontic replaces the missing tooth. Pontics sit overtop of the gum and are fused to the adjacent teeth to create the appearance of a regular smile with no gaps.
Dentures
Dentures are removable prosthetic appliances. They work to replace teeth in areas where teeth are missing and are an alternative to implants. Dentures can restore the cosmetic appearance of your smile, restore your ability to chew comfortably, and sometimes correct speech impediments. Complete dentures can be fabricated to replace all teeth in top or bottom arches, or partial dentures can be fabricated to replace only a few teeth between other existing teeth in an arch.
The procedure begins with taking preliminary impressions, followed by border molding. Border molding involves the taking of impressions of all surrounding areas of the mouth to the teeth and gums for the creation of a denture that is retentive and custom-fit to your mouth to ensure comfort and a long-lasting appliance.
A final impression is then taken and poured up into a stone model called the ‘master cast’, which serves as an exact replica of your mouth that the denture is then fabricated on. In the final stages, we take a bite registration to establish the relationship between the upper and lower arches of the mouth so that when you bite down, it just feels natural. The denture is then processed, and the final appliance is delivered. Our team will also inform you on how to wear and care for your dentures.
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