Dentures | Partial Dentures | Implant Supported Dentures

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Tooth loss occurs for a variety of reasons including periodontal disease, tooth decay, and also injury. For patients that experience tooth loss, dentures can be the right cosmetic choice to provide the best function, and appearance. Custom dentures provide patients with functionality and natural looking teeth that fit properly and work for active lifestyles.

Implant Supported
Dentures

Today the standard of care is to attach full dentures to dental implants. Different options are available depending on patient preferences and the amount and quality of bone available for implant placement. The minimum number of implants that can be placed is 2, and this only allows for a removable denture. If a fixed denture is desired, then as few as 4 implants may be enough for a fixed denture solution.

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Full
Dentures

There are two types basic types of dentures, and they are custom or immediate. Immediate dentures are made in advance and positioned as soon as the natural teeth are removed. This makes it convenient for patients because they are never without teeth during the healing period. Immediate dentures are refitted several months after they are initially positioned because when natural teeth are removed, and healing takes place, bones and gums shrink. Immediate dentures are used as a temporary solution until conventional dentures are fitted. Conventional or custom dentures are made after teeth have been removed, and the gum tissue is partially healed.

Full Dentures are composed of false teeth on a plastic base. The base of the dentures is flesh colored to look like your natural gums. The base of the upper denture covers the roof of the mouth, and the lower denture has a horseshoe shape that makes a natural space for the tongue. Full dentures can be removable or fixed.

Partial
Dentures

Depending on how many teeth are being replaced, a partial denture or a permanent bridge may be the best solution. Partial dentures are generally used when several of the natural teeth are still left in the upper or lower jaw. Partial dentures have replacement teeth attached to a gum colored plastic base that rests on a metal framework that holds the denture in place. Partial dentures fill the spaces left by missing teeth, and keep the remaining teeth from shifting position. To make them look more natural and feel more comfortable partial dentures are connected using internal attachments.

For Implant Supported Fixed Bridge services: Full Mouth Reconstruction and Smile Makeover.

For dentures, and implant supported dentures near you, Dr. Schlang’s office is centrally located near the 405 freeway. If you would like more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (310) 477-2488.

DavidSchlang, DDS

Los Angeles Dentist, Dr. David Schlang DDS, provides implant and cosmetic dentistry services to the residents of Santa Monica, Brentwood and Los Angeles.

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11645 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 703
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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