Dentures in Salinas, CA
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures available: partial dentures and complete dentures.
Dr. Chao & Dr. Bui use partial dentures when some of the natural teeth remain and complete dentures are used to replace all teeth. Dentures are made to resemble your natural teeth, so there should be no noticeable change to appearance and may even improve a smile!
Complete Dentures
This restoration method is used at Salinas Valley Dental Care to restore smile and mouth function if all teeth have been lost. They are fit in the patient's mouth to take the place of the original teeth. Complete dentures custom created, natural looking and are generally removable and may require adjustments in order to create a proper fit with the gums and mouth.
Partial Dentures
A removable partial denture is used when one or more natural teeth still remain in the upper or lower jaw. Made of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, partials help restore better functionality to the mouth. As with complete dentures, it is possible to have more permanent option cemented into place.
Overdentures
Overdentures, also known as implant-supported dentures, are dentures that are attached to implants in the jaw. An overdenture is used when a patient no longer has teeth remaining in their mouth but enough bone in their jaw to support implants. Overdentures snap into place on top of implants but can be removed for your preventative cleaning at Salinas Valley Dental Care.
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