Complete Dentures in Northwest Calgary
Complete dentures provide a way to replace an entire upper arch, lower arch, or both arches of missing teeth. At Stuart Denture Clinic, we provide complete dentures Calgary patients can have customized around their mouth, comfort, appearance, and everyday function to help them eat, speak, and smile with greater confidence.
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Complete Dentures Designed Around You
Every patient's mouth and denture needs are different. Your new complete dentures are planned around several important factors to help create an appropriate fit, function, and appearance.
Everyday Function
Complete dentures are designed to replace missing teeth and support everyday activities such as chewing and speaking.
Natural Appearance
The shape, size, shade, and arrangement of denture teeth can be selected with your appearance and individual preferences in mind.
Ongoing Denture Care
Your mouth can change over time, so adjustments, relines, or repairs may occasionally be needed to maintain the fit and function of your dentures.
Complete Dentures vs. Implant-Supported Dentures
Traditional complete dentures and implant-supported dentures can both replace an entire arch of missing teeth, but they are supported differently.
Complete dentures are removable full dentures that rest over the gums. Implant-supported dentures use dental implants placed in the jaw to provide additional support and stability for the denture. Depending on the treatment, an implant-supported denture may be removable or fixed.
The appropriate option depends on your oral health, jawbone, treatment goals, lifestyle, and other individual factors. Our team can discuss denture options with you and help you understand which approach may be appropriate for your needs.
Understanding Your Complete Denture Options
There are different approaches to replacing a complete arch of missing teeth. Our Calgary denture team can explain the differences and help you understand which option may be appropriate for your needs.
What Are Standard Dentures?
Standard dentures Calgary patients may consider provide a straightforward option for replacing an entire arch of missing teeth. Patients can choose from available tooth shapes and shades, and adjustments may be made after the dentures are fitted to help improve their comfort and function.
What Are Precision BPS Dentures?
BPS dentures Calgary patients may consider involve additional impressions and measurements to create a more customized fit. The process considers factors such as your gums, surrounding tissues, bite, and jaw movement to help create dentures suited to your individual mouth and everyday function.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need complete dentures?
Complete dentures are generally considered when all teeth in the upper arch, lower arch, or both arches are missing or need to be replaced. Whether they are appropriate for you depends on your remaining teeth, gums, oral structures, and individual treatment needs. Our Calgary denture team can assess your mouth and explain which denture options may be suitable for your situation.
How are complete dentures made to fit my mouth?
Complete dentures are customized using impressions and measurements of your mouth and jaw. These records help guide the fit, bite, shape, and positioning of the denture teeth. Your preferences can also be considered when selecting tooth shape and shade. Once your dentures are made, we assess their fit and function and can make adjustments as you become accustomed to wearing them.
What is the difference between standard and precision dentures?
Both options replace an entire arch of missing teeth, but they differ in their level of customization. Standard dentures use a more straightforward fabrication process, while precision dentures involve additional impressions and measurements to consider factors such as your bite, jaw movement, oral tissues, fit, and appearance. Our denture team can explain the differences and help you understand your options.
What is the difference between complete dentures and implant-supported dentures?
Traditional complete dentures are removable and rest over the gums, while implant-supported dentures receive additional stability from dental implants placed in the jaw. Depending on the treatment design, implant-supported dentures may be removable or fixed. Your oral health, available bone, individual preferences, and treatment goals can all influence which approach may be appropriate.
How long do complete dentures last?
Complete dentures are designed for long-term use, but they do not necessarily last forever. Over time, normal wear and changes to your gums and jaw can affect how your dentures fit and function. Regular denture assessments can help identify when adjustments, relines, repairs, or replacement may be appropriate. If your dentures become loose, uncomfortable, worn, or difficult to use, contact Stuart Denture Clinic for an assessment.