Partial Dentures
Replace Missing Teeth With a Solution Designed for You
Partial dentures are designed for people who still have some of their natural teeth but need to replace one or more missing teeth. A properly designed partial denture works alongside your remaining teeth to restore your smile and help improve everyday function.
At Atrium Denture Clinic, Michael Watson DD takes a personalized approach to partial denture treatment, considering your remaining natural teeth, gums, supporting bone, appearance and individual expectations. With 26 years of experience, Michael combines proven denture techniques with modern technology where appropriate to create a treatment plan suited to your needs.
Personalized Partial Dentures
Designed to Work With Your Natural Teeth
Unlike complete dentures, partial dentures must work in harmony with the natural teeth that remain. They are designed to sit passively around these teeth while replacing the spaces created by those that are missing.
Because every mouth is different, the type and design of a partial denture can vary. Factors such as the number and location of missing teeth, the condition of your remaining teeth and gums, your oral health and the materials used can all influence treatment.
What to Expect
Getting Comfortable With Your New Partial Denture
A new partial denture may initially feel snug or unfamiliar. Your mouth needs time to adjust to the new shape and components, and changes in speech, eating and general awareness of the denture can occur during the adjustment period.
Atrium recommends practising insertion and removal using gentle finger pressure rather than biting the partial into position. Biting it into place can scrape natural teeth or potentially bend components.
Adapting to new dentures typically takes approximately six to eight weeks, although every patient and treatment is different. If discomfort or other concerns persist, adjustments can be made to help improve your experience.
Protecting Your Remaining Teeth
Good Oral Hygiene Is Especially Important
Your remaining natural teeth continue to require regular care when you wear a partial denture. Food and plaque can collect around denture components, making brushing, flossing and regular dental and denturist examinations particularly important.
Natural teeth can also shift over time, while the gums and supporting bone continue to change. These changes can cause a partial denture to rock, rotate, wedge or place unwanted pressure on your remaining teeth. If you notice excessive movement or aching around a natural tooth, contact Atrium so the fit can be assessed.
Ongoing Fit & Maintenance
Your Partial Denture Needs to Change With You
Partial dentures require ongoing monitoring because both your natural teeth and the tissues supporting your denture can change. Atrium recommends denturist and dentist checkups, with denture visits every six to twelve months so components can be assessed and the denture base adjusted or relined when required.
Consistent wear is also important. Natural teeth can shift, and leaving a partial denture out for an extended period may affect how well it fits when you begin wearing it again.
How much does a partial denture cost?
There is no one-size-fits-all price. Cost can vary based on factors such as the type of partial denture, materials, fabrication method, oral health and complexity of treatment. A free consultation allows Michael to assess your individual needs and discuss the options available to you.
Will a partial denture look natural?
Careful attention can be given to the size, shade and arrangement of denture teeth to help them work aesthetically with your natural smile. Michael's background as an award-winning artist and photographer also brings an artistic perspective to denture design.
Why has my partial denture started to move?
Your gums and supporting bone can change over time, and natural teeth can gradually shift. Because your partial denture does not automatically change with them, its original fit can eventually be affected.
Can I stop wearing my partial denture for a while?
Atrium's patient care information notes that natural teeth continually shift. If a partial denture is left out for even a few weeks, its fit may change.
How should I clean my partial denture?
Clean your denture after meals and at bedtime using an appropriate denture brush or toothbrush. Good brushing and flossing of your natural teeth are also important because food and plaque can accumulate around partial denture components.
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Explore Your Partial Denture Options
If you are missing one or more teeth, a free consultation is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, have your individual needs assessed and learn about the partial denture options that may be appropriate for you.
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