Dentures in Bedford, NH
At Jo-Anne Johnson Family Dentistry, we provide two main kinds of dentures: partial and complete. Partial dentures are used when multiple teeth are missing, but some natural teeth remain. The partial denture fills in the gaps left by the missing teeth and is usually held in place by attaching to the neighboring natural teeth. A complete denture replaces all of the teeth in an arch. You may need a complete denture for the upper arch, lower arch, or both, depending on your needs.
How Are Dentures Made?
The denture development process takes a few weeks and several appointments. Once your dentist or prosthodontist (a dentist who specializes in the restoration and replacement of teeth) determines what type of appliance is best for you, the general steps are to:
- Take a series of impressions of your jaw and take measurements of how your jaws relate to one another.
- Create models, wax forms, and/or plastic patterns in the exact shape and position of the denture to be made. You will “try in” this model several times and the denture will be assessed for color, shape, and fit before the final denture is made.
- Finale denture is made, and delivered to you.
- Adjustments will be made as necessary.
