Dentures – Long Island City, NY
Get Back Your Best Smile After Severe Tooth Loss
Have several of your teeth fallen out or decayed to the point that they are non-restorable? If so, the best option may be dentures. This tried-and-true solution has the ability to restore a compromised smile to an aesthetically pleasing and functional one. So, if you are ready to address tooth loss head-on, what are you waiting for? Schedule a consultation with us! You can also read on to learn more about modern dentures, including who is a good candidate.
Why Choose LIC Dental Associates for Dentures?
- Dental Implant-Retained Dentures Available
- Team of Experts with Exceptional Reconstructive Training & Experience
- All-Digital Impressions for Ideally Customized Prosthetics – No “Goop”
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Are you struggling with moderate to severe tooth loss? Are you ready to have a complete smile and strong bite again? If so, we have good news: there’s a good chance you’re a candidate for dentures! To find out for certain, schedule a consultation with Dr. Saran. In addition to learning all about your dental needs and goals, he will review your treatment options and help you decide the best way to proceed. If you both decide on dentures, then he will use the latest technology to provide you with a more precise-fitting, natural-looking denture at our Long Island City dental office!
Types of Dentures
There are actually three different types of dentures! Don’t worry – we will review each of them in-depth at your consultation so you can confidently decide which one is best for you. Until then, you can read on for a brief overview.
Partial Dentures
A partial denture is a great option for restoring a patient’s smile who is missing a few teeth in either the upper or lower arch, and there are two types. Metal cast partial dentures have a framework that’s crafted from high-quality metal and custom-designed to lock onto the existing teeth. The other type is acrylic painted dentures, which provide a highly esthetic result. These dentures are fabricated entirely of acrylic material and snap into place around the existing teeth.
Full Dentures
Full dentures are ideal for patients who are missing every tooth in an arch (or all of their teeth). The process starts with a consultation, which is when we will solidify the details of your restoration – from the color of the base to the shape, size, and shade of each replacement tooth. Once the lab artisans are done crafting it, you’ll return to our office so we can make sure it fits properly. It should remain securely in place with natural suction, but some patients like using denture adhesive as well.
Implant Dentures
Many patients end up needing upper and lower dentures due to an overall lack of dental health. One of the biggest complaints for these patients is the unexpected movement or instability of the denture, especially the lower denture. New technology offers a solution to this problem. By placing several state-of-the-art dental implants in the jaw and outfitting the existing denture with custom attachments, it is possible for a denture to snap into place, providing a secure, sound restorative option for denture wearers.
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The Benefits of Dentures
For decades now, dentures have been a sought-after tooth-replacement solution. Why? Well, here are a few reasons:
- They are cost-effective
- They can last for 10 years or more with proper care
- They are custom-made for each patient
- They look and feel lifelike
- They can replace a large number of missing teeth seamlessly