Best Candidates for Dentures

 

People who have lost most or all of their teeth are considered the best candidates for dentures. Both full and partial dentures can be effective treatment options, depending on the exact scenario.

 

If you have lost most of your teeth, but not all of them, then partial dentures are your best bet. Replacement teeth are usually attached to a gum-colored piece that fits over the gums, with metal framework being used to secure the partial dentures in place. This metal framework can either rest over other teeth or can be clasped to other teeth.

 

If you have lost all of your teeth, then full dentures are the best solution. Full dentures fit over your gum and greatly enhance your ability to eat and speak. Missing teeth can also cause your face to lose volume, and dentures are particularly good at providing the face with a more natural-looking structure.

 

There are also forms of dentures that can be supported in place by dental implants. Implant-supported dentures can facilitate the placement of either a fixed bridge or a removable overdenture.

 

If you are wondering which type of dentures would work best for your particular needs, contact our Los Angeles dentist to schedule a consultation.