Dentures – Dublin, OH

Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

If you’re an adult who’s lost some or all of your teeth, then you’re likely eligible to replace them with dentures. Even if you’re missing one tooth, performing many of your daily oral habits can become difficult, such as chewing food properly, speaking clearly, and smiling with confidence. Our team will be able to tailor your tooth replacement to your specific needs, such as if you need to replace one, several, or an entire arch of missing teeth. We’ll also need to address any underlying oral health problems before moving forward with your treatment, that way we can reduce the likelihood of any complications coming up later on.

Types of Dentures

While visiting us for your initial consultation, we will walk you through the various denture options we can provide, including:

Partial Dentures

These dentures typically consist of several artificial teeth and a gum-colored base to hold them together. The base will also usually have metal clips that will be designed to clasp onto the nearby healthy teeth for support. Your prosthetic will then fit onto your smile like a puzzle piece to complete your grin.

Full Dentures

These tooth replacements are meant to rebuild an entire arch of missing pearly whites. Whether you need to replace the upper or bottom, your prosthetics will be durable and lifelike, and they’ll be supported via the natural suction of your gum line. You can also ask your dentist about denture adhesive to help keep your prosthetics in place for greater stability. Full dentures will also be removable, that way you can thoroughly clean them and take them out before bed.

Implant Dentures

These prosthetics will be supported via dental implants, and you can expect your results to last several decades with proper care. Unlike other options, implant dentures will be connected to the jawbone, providing a much more stable foundation for your new teeth. The implants will also stimulate the jawbone for stronger bone growth, preventing the chance of bone resorption due to tooth loss. You’ll also regain 80% or more of your natural bite, meaning you’ll be free to enjoy your favorite meals without worrying about your prosthetics shifting out of place.

Digital Dentures

Other than the traditional process for creating prosthetics, our team can also use state-of-the-art technology to create digital dentures. We will use a 3D scanner to take digital impressions of your mouth that will then be sent to an advanced system that will construct a digital model of your tooth replacements. Our expert team will then use the high-tech software to fabricate prosthetics made of solid, cured hard resin that will perfectly match your smile.

Learn More About Digital Dentures

AvaDent® Digital Dentures

At Distinctive Smiles of Dublin, our dentists rely on AvaDent Digital Dental Solutions to provide patients with dentures that are designed according to computer precision. Using digital CAE/CAD/CAM technology, Dr. Buck can create natural-looking and well-fitted full dentures in as few as two appointments. Moreover, the materials used to fabricate AvaDent Digital Dentures are denser than those used for traditional dentures, so our dentures are stronger and less likely to cause mouth sores and the bad breath that many denture wearers have.

PALA® Digital Dentures

Another computer-aided system the dentists at Distinctive Smiles of Dublin use to create full and partial dentures is PALA Digital Dentures. Once again, using 3D software, we can have dentures delivered from the lab in less time and usually at less cost. In fact, PALA Digital Dentures requires patients to visit our dental office only once to take an impression before the final dentures are delivered from the lab. Traditional dentures may take five or more visits. And even after all of these appointments, patients are likely to need to return to the dentist to have dentures adjusted for a better fit.

The Benefits of Dentures

Dentures come with a wide range of benefits for your oral and overall health, including:

• Simple maintenance
• Expanded dietary choices
• Increased biting or chewing power
• Improved speech
• Natural-looking results
• Keeps existing teeth from moving out of place
• Supports facial muscles
• Boosts confidence
• Can last 10+ years before needing replacements (30+ years with implant dentures)