Dentures have changed a lot since they were made of wood about 500 years ago, but the basics are the same. When an entire section of teeth is in need of replacement—due to trauma, tooth decay or gum disease—a partial or full line of teeth is created and fitted into the mouth; today, instead of wood, we use medical grade composite resin for the teeth and then fit them into a custom-molded plastic base, created to accommodate the unique contours of your mouth. Dentures, while not as long-term a solution as implants, are an efficient and economical alternative.
Dentures in Annapolis
Elsewhere on this site, you’ll read about replacement teeth being made of porcelain, also known as ceramic. Porcelain is used for situations in which the replacement tooth is not intended to be removed, such as a dental crown, dental veneer or bridge. Since dentures are removed on a regular basis for cleaning, the risk of dropping them and damaging the porcelain/ceramic makes composite resin the more durable choice for dentures.
Fixed dentures are implant-supported and do not require removal for cleaning. Because they are anchored directly to dental implants, they function and feel closer to natural teeth than traditional removable dentures and provide superior stability when eating and speaking.
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At Aria Dental of Annapolis, Dr. Nicholas Daniel and Dr. Lisa Daniel have built a practice around one simple belief: every patient deserves to feel like a person, not an appointment. From routine cleanings to full-mouth restorations, you get honest, thorough care from a team that knows your name.
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