Removable
Complete Dentures (CD)
Complete Dentures (CD)
Also called “conventional dentures” or "plates" by some. CD are retained in the mouth with saliva and physics. The surface tension of the saliva provides suction while the shape and contour of the denture allows the prosthesis to sit solid on the existing bone. Dentures are used to establish a harmonious bite in the oral cavity while also returning some esthetics and function back to the patient's mouth. CD require a few appointments as a result of all of the planning involved in fabricating them to fit properly during speech and function. Complete dentures should be removed at night and be cleaned every day.
Also called “conventional dentures” or "plates" by some. CD are retained in the mouth with saliva and physics. The surface tension of the saliva provides suction while the shape and contour of the denture allows the prosthesis to sit solid on the existing bone. Dentures are used to establish a harmonious bite in the oral cavity while also returning some esthetics and function back to the patient's mouth. CD require a few appointments as a result of all of the planning involved in fabricating them to fit properly during speech and function. Complete dentures should be removed at night and be cleaned every day.
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Partial Denture (RPD)
Partial Denture (RPD)
Also called “removable partial dentures”. Partials are used when a patient has a few areas that are devoid of teeth, but a bridge is not necessarily the best treatment option. A partial denture uses the existing teeth for retention; a few key teeth are selected as “abutment teeth” that the denture can clasp onto, and the existing spaces in dentition are filled in with denture teeth. These partial dentures come in many shapes and sizes, and will vary from patient to patient depending on what teeth are being used to claps onto. Partials should be removed at night and be cleaned every day.
Also called “removable partial dentures”. Partials are used when a patient has a few areas that are devoid of teeth, but a bridge is not necessarily the best treatment option. A partial denture uses the existing teeth for retention; a few key teeth are selected as “abutment teeth” that the denture can clasp onto, and the existing spaces in dentition are filled in with denture teeth. These partial dentures come in many shapes and sizes, and will vary from patient to patient depending on what teeth are being used to claps onto. Partials should be removed at night and be cleaned every day.
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Flipper
Flipper
Flippers are a hybrid of sorts when it comes to removable dentistry. They are great for esthetics, but are not meant for function. Flippers typically replace 1 or a few teeth that are in the esthetic area or are fabricated to maintain space for future implants. Flippers look much like a removable partial denture, but are not as rigid in the acrylic or clasps that are used. Since the appliance is not made to function during chewing movements we ask patients to remove the appliance before eating and replace it after their meal has concluded. Flippers should be removed at night and cleaned every day.
Flippers are a hybrid of sorts when it comes to removable dentistry. They are great for esthetics, but are not meant for function. Flippers typically replace 1 or a few teeth that are in the esthetic area or are fabricated to maintain space for future implants. Flippers look much like a removable partial denture, but are not as rigid in the acrylic or clasps that are used. Since the appliance is not made to function during chewing movements we ask patients to remove the appliance before eating and replace it after their meal has concluded. Flippers should be removed at night and cleaned every day.
Night Guard (NG) and Mouth guard
Night Guard (NG) and Mouth guard
Night guards are a prosthesis used by many dentists to help alleviate stress and wear on teeth when patients clench and grind, primarily at night. These appliances can be hard or soft and are meant to serve as a retainer for the current dentition and as a stress bearing prosthesis to divert the constant barrage of forces that occur on the teeth while a patient is bruxing. If you ever feel soreness in your jaw, neck, or temples and/or wake up with headaches quite frequently; it might be time to talk with your dentist about protecting your teeth at night. A NG should be cleaned daily to keep plaque/calculus from building up on the appliance.
Night guards are a prosthesis used by many dentists to help alleviate stress and wear on teeth when patients clench and grind, primarily at night. These appliances can be hard or soft and are meant to serve as a retainer for the current dentition and as a stress bearing prosthesis to divert the constant barrage of forces that occur on the teeth while a patient is bruxing. If you ever feel soreness in your jaw, neck, or temples and/or wake up with headaches quite frequently; it might be time to talk with your dentist about protecting your teeth at night. A NG should be cleaned daily to keep plaque/calculus from building up on the appliance.
Mouth guards are typically used for patients who are in sports. The prosthesis typically protects the upper teeth but can be used on the lower to allow the patient to speak more clearly when the appliance is in. How our mouth guards differ from the boil and bite style are the fit and the bulk of the material. Our material is inherently less bulky but more rigid as well as the fit is much more tight, because the appliance is customized from an in-office impression we take before fabrication. Mouth guards should be cleaned daily to keep plaque/calculus from building up on the appliance. If you or your child live an active lifestyle and play sports with any risk of contact, please call the office to schedule an appointment for a customized mouth guard!
Mouth guards are typically used for patients who are in sports. The prosthesis typically protects the upper teeth but can be used on the lower to allow the patient to speak more clearly when the appliance is in. How our mouth guards differ from the boil and bite style are the fit and the bulk of the material. Our material is inherently less bulky but more rigid as well as the fit is much more tight, because the appliance is customized from an in-office impression we take before fabrication. Mouth guards should be cleaned daily to keep plaque/calculus from building up on the appliance. If you or your child live an active lifestyle and play sports with any risk of contact, please call the office to schedule an appointment for a customized mouth guard!
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Sleep Appliance
Sleep Appliance
Sleep appliances are prostheses that are used to help with sleep apnea and snoring. Typically the appliance uses a patient's dentition to orient their bottom jaw forward during sleep to help reposition their tongue and/or soft palate into a location that does not obstruct the airway during sleep. These appliances can be soft or hard depending on the needs of the patient and the severity of the obstruction. Many times we request the patient have a sleep study to help us diagnose the severity of the apnea before we make the appliance. If you have any questions about sleep apnea or would like more information please call the office to speak with one of our doctors!
Sleep appliances are prostheses that are used to help with sleep apnea and snoring. Typically the appliance uses a patient's dentition to orient their bottom jaw forward during sleep to help reposition their tongue and/or soft palate into a location that does not obstruct the airway during sleep. These appliances can be soft or hard depending on the needs of the patient and the severity of the obstruction. Many times we request the patient have a sleep study to help us diagnose the severity of the apnea before we make the appliance. If you have any questions about sleep apnea or would like more information please call the office to speak with one of our doctors!
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This information is meant solely for informational purposes and not as medical or dental advice. Please consult your physician before any dental procedures.