Complete and Partial Dentures
Complete Dentures
Complete or full dentures are necessary for those people who have lost all their teeth or will lose all their teeth due to dental disease. No one wants to go without teeth, and full dentures could be thought of as a complete smile makeover. With a wide variety of tooth sizes, shapes, and colors available, we have the flexibility to create the look and smile that is perfect for you.
However, dentures do have some very serious shortcomings. Since they are removable and sit on the soft gum tissue, they do move. This movement and lack of stability can be especially pronounced in the lower jaw. Some people tolerate this movement quite well, however many people are never able to adjust to a complete denture. Typically, as the bone under the denture dissolves away, the amount of movement will increase. When a denture becomes too loose to tolerate, or for people who do not want to suffer the bone loss that accompanies traditional dentures, using dental implants, in conjunction with a denture, is often the answer to serious problems.
Do you have a denture that won’t stay in place?
Often dental implants can be attached to an existing denture to tighten it and hold it in place. Imagine chewing the foods you love and enjoying them with comfort and confidence again. Imagine laughing and talking and not worrying about the embarrassment of a loose denture. We may be able to add dental implants to your existing denture to give you that confidence and comfort.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are a relatively inexpensive way to replace missing teeth. They are usually used in one of the following situations:
- As a temporary replacement of missing teeth while waiting for healing to occur following an extraction or placement of a dental implant.
- As a more permanent replacement of missing teeth when cost is of primary importance.
Partial dentures are made of all acrylic or metal and acrylic. If you feel you could benefit from removable partial dentures, call our Camp Hill office for an appointment and Dr. Maynard will be happy to discuss the options available to you.
Reserve Your Appointment
Schedule your appointment with Dr. John W. Maynard Jr. today! Our conveniently located Camp Hill dental office serves families from Harrisburg, Lemoyne, Hampton Township, Lower Allen Township, Mechanicsburg, Enola, New Cumberland, Wormleysburg, Silver Springs Township and beyond. Whether you need general and restorative dentistry or you’d like a more youthful, attractive smile, our team has the experience and technology to meet all of your dental needs.
