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What to expect when getting partial dentures

When getting partial dentures, individuals can expect a transformative experience that enhances their smile and improves their oral functionality. Partial dentures are removable dental appliances designed to replace missing teeth, offering a comfortable and natural-looking solution. Read what to expect during the process:

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What to expect when getting partial dentures

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  1. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN GETTING PARTIAL DENTURES

  2. Those who need a denture appliance of any sort can expect a series of appointments with their dentist before the process is complete. A breakdown of the different steps involved with getting partial dentures is as follow.

  3. Step 1: Comprehensive Exam The first step is a comprehensive exam to determine the condition of a person’s mouth. A comprehensive exam is always recommended prior to fabricating partial dentures because it’s always best to remove any active dental disease from the mouth first. During the exam, a dentist will take careful note of the patient’s edentulous ridge, or the area of the mouth where the partial denture is to be replacing the missing teeth.

  4. Step 2: Surgery to Remove Tooth Fragments Once the exam is over, your dentist will most likely schedule a minor surgical procedure to remove any tooth remnants, such as root tips or those aforementioned bony areas. Just like any other dental procedure such as a filling, crown, or root canal, this minor surgery will require local anesthesia and perhaps some planning around transportation to and from the dental office.

  5. Step 3: Fabricating the Partial Dentures After an individual’s mouth has healed from the surgical removal of any remaining tooth fragments, it’s time to have the denture appliance made. This process begins with a series of custom impressions along with a wax rim try-in, which establishes the correct bite. This important step makes it more likely that the partial dentures will fit correctly and feel comfortable.

  6. Step 4: Fitting and Adjusting the Partial Dentures Finally, patients will have a try-on appointment, which verifies the correct size, shape, and color for the actual teeth, and then ends in final delivery. There are always a few adjustment appointments in the weeks following the final delivery to adjust any sore spots which almost always occur for patients.

  7. THANK YOU FOR READING Nancy O Block, DDS

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