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 Dentures
or false teeth
As an alternative to bridges
and implants, dentures can be used to replace several missing
teeth.
It is possible to get either full or partial dentures. Full
dentures remain in place by form fitting to the gum ridges.
This creates a strong suction that is usually enough to keep
them comfortably in place.
Partial dentures often have additional ridges that fit around
the natural teeth helping them stay in place. To secure dentures
more firmly to the gum ridge, a dental implant can be used.
Implants used for an overdenture are fitted with a ball
screw. This allows the denture to be firmly snapped into
place
It takes several visits to the dentist in order to be properly
fitted with a denture. The dentist will take several impressions
of the gums, and send these to a dental lab. The lab uses these
impressions to construct your dentures. On the next appointments
you and your dentist will check the dentures to ensure that
your fit is correct and that the dentures meet your approval.
At the practice we have Mr Conor Mulcahy who specialises
in just making dentures. If you want natural looking teeth
or are unhappy with the fit of your teeth then Conor is the
dentist for you.
Often
the talents of Graham and Conor are combined to get the perfect
result for the patients.
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