Dentures & Partials – New Haven, CT

Why Choose New Haven Dental Group for Dentures and Partials?

• Experienced team of restorative dentists
• Traditional and implant-supported dentures available
• Custom-made, natural-looking restorations

What Are Full and Partial Dentures?

A full denture is a removable prosthesis that replaces an entire arch of missing teeth. It consists of a gum-colored base and a row of artificial teeth, which are usually made out of porcelain or acrylic. Natural suction or a mild adhesive helps a full denture to remain in place.

A partial denture replaces several missing teeth at various places throughout a dental arch. You can think of it like a puzzle piece that fits in exactly where it is needed. It allows patients to retain their remaining natural teeth while still enjoying all the benefits of a denture. Small attachments help a partial denture to remain secure in the mouth during eating and speaking.

Many patients are candidates for implant-supported dentures, which are anchored in the jawbone via small titanium posts. This page focuses primarily on traditional dentures, but you can read more about dental implants and their many benefits on our website’s dental implant page.

Benefits of Full and Partial Dentures

Traditional full and partial dentures offer some significant benefits:

• They restore the ability to eat most foods. You may have to make some small adjustments to your eating habits so you do not accidentally destabilize your dentures, but you will not have to shy entirely away from that big steak or juicy apple.
• They look natural. Well-designed, well-fitting dentures closely resemble natural teeth.
• They are easy to maintain. Keeping your dentures clean and fresh is not complicated or time-consuming.
• They are Non-implant dentures present a relatively low upfront cost. In most cases, dental insurance is willing to cover a portion of the price.

What to Expect with Dentures

The denture process is not the same for every patient. Some individuals must first undergo tooth extractions. Following the extractions, you may have to wait several weeks while your mouth heals before our team can design your dentures. Or, you might opt for an immediate denture, which is placed on the same day as the extractions. An immediate denture must be adjusted soon thereafter to accommodate the changes in the mouth that happen following tooth extractions.

After you get used to using your dentures, you will still need to visit our team periodically for checkups and adjustments to your prosthetic. A traditional denture usually lasts for 5 – 8 years before changes in the patient’s mouth reach the point where minor adjustments are no longer able to make the denture fit well. Thereafter, you will have to get an entirely new denture.

Would you like to learn more about dentures and partial dentures and how they may be able to benefit you? Contact New Haven Dental Group today to schedule a consultation.