Dentures In Ponte Vedra Beach

They come in various forms each tailored to the level of tooth loss:

Full Dentures

Full dentures (complete dentures) are used when all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw, or both, are missing. A full set of artificial teeth is attached to a gum-colored acrylic base. They fit snugly over your gums.

• Upper Full Dentures – Cover the roof of your mouth and are held in place by suction and, sometimes, denture adhesive.
• Lower Full Dentures – Shaped to fit around your tongue and held in place by suction, adhesive, and the natural contours of your mouth.

Partial Dentures

When teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw, partial dentures are used. Crowns that act as teeth are connected to a gum-colored base, which is held together by a metal framework so the denture is locked in place.

• Removable Partial Dentures – They’re easy to take out and put back in, and typically secured by metal clasps affixed to the natural teeth.
• Fixed Partial Dentures – Also known as bridges, these are permanently secured to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.

Hybrid Dentures

Hybrid dentures, or implant-supported dentures, are a combination of dentures and dental implants. Fixed to surgically inserted dental implants, they provide superior stability and comfort.

• Implant-Retained Dentures – Snap onto dental implants for a secure fit but can be removed for cleaning.
• Implant-Supported Dentures – Permanently fixed to implants and provide the most natural feel and function, similar to natural teeth.