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Freedom Denture Center’s Services Include:
- Dentures
- Partials
- Crowns
- Relines
- Repairs
COMPLETE (FULL) DENTURES
We offer various types of dentures to satisfy each patient's specific requirements.
Your personal Denturist, in close consultation with you, will determine what those requirements are and how to meet them. State-of-the-art dentures are able to restore your smile as well as be compatible with the sensitive tissues of your mouth. You do not have to settle for standard dentures that may fit ok and chew ok, but are designed for the average patient using basic tooth shades and shapes. Every denture patient, especially those with oral tissues which have reabsorbed (shrunk) or those who have unusual jaw relationships (bites) will receive a personalized denture that utilizes premium materials and precision techniques. With premium personalized dentures, aesthetics, comfort, fit and function combine to allow your smile to look more natural.
Premium personalized quality dentures instill confidence and provide optimum function while eating, speaking or laughing. Through the use of sophisticated instrumentation, from the impressions of your jaws to the specific jaw movements you make, all your facial information is recorded. We will then be able to recreate the character of your smile and restore the natural contour of your lips and facial muscles.
IMMEDIATE DENTURES
You've been advised that you need an immediate denture. But what is it and how is it done?
WHEN IS AN IMMEDIATE DENTURE USED?
To avoid the situation of being without teeth, your Denturist will implement the immediate denture technique. This involves taking impressions of your mouth while your natural teeth are still present. We are then able to fabricate a denture in the likeness of your natural teeth, or make any necessary modifications you may wish. When your natural teeth are extracted, your immediate denture is then inserted. In this technique, you have avoided having to go without any teeth while you go through the healing process.
REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES
A removable partial denture is usually made to replace several teeth and is customized to a patient's specific requirements. Removable partial dentures restore a person's natural appearance and greatly improve the ability to chew and speak clearly.
BENEFITS OF PARTIALS
Partial dentures do not harm remaining natural teeth. A partial denture may prevent your natural teeth from shifting or drifting into the space left by the loss of a natural tooth. In fact, a partial denture may help maintain the position of your natural teeth by providing them with additional support. With a partial denture, you'll look better, feel better and chew better!
TYPE AND STYLE OF PARTIALS
A partial denture may be tooth-supported or tooth and tissue supported. There are significant differences between these two types of dentures.
The number of teeth remaining, the position and the stability of the teeth are only a few of the factors that help to determine what style or type of partial denture would be best for you.
Partials can be made of different materials including acrylics, a metal/acrylic combination or flexible thermoplastics. Acrylic partials are usually used as a transitional or temporary replacement of missing teeth, depending on your personal circumstances. The metal/acrylic partial--commonly called a cast partial--is usually a more rigid and permanent style of denture. The metal is either a highly compatible chrome cobalt alloy or titanium, both of which are ultra thin and light and very strong. The new flexible thermoplastics have the advantage of aesthetics and flexibility. With newer designs, materials and techniques, partials are more comfortable than ever before.
REPAIRS AND RELINES
Broken, worn or ill-fitting dentures need not always be replaced. In fact, your Denturist can assess very quickly if you are a candidate for a repair or reline.
REPAIRS
In most cases, we can restore an existing broken or cracked denture to its original state. Repairs may be required when breakage or chipping occurs, when one or more teeth need to be added to an existing denture (due to tooth extraction) or because of wear and tear. Most repairs can easily be done while you wait. If your denture requires a repair, if may be indicative of underlying problems, including the age of the denture, worn teeth or poor fit. Your Denturist is the professional who can best explain how to prevent denture breakage from occurring.
RELINES
This consists of adding new base material to the tissue side of a denture so it fits properly. Your Denturist will need to take an impression inside your existing denture. Relining affects only the fit of your denture and will not change the appearance. Relines are required when tissue changes occur due to reabsorption (shrinkage) due to: loss of weight, loss of teeth, loss of bone, aging and disease or illness.
SOFT LINERS
A permanent soft liner is a layer of soft material that is fitted to the surface of a denture and rests next to the oral tissues. In short, a soft liner acts as a cushion or shock absorber between the hard acrylic base of a denture and the gums. Soft liners can be put in during the fabrication of new dentures or placed in existing dentures (permanent soft reline).
IS A SOFT LINER RIGHT FOR YOU?
Permanent soft liners provide comfort and relief for individuals with: severely receded or flat gums that do not tolerate the stress of dentures, chronic soreness, gums with prominent or sharp bony areas.
ADVANTAGES OF SOFT LINERS
A significant number of denture wearers with chronic discomfort have experienced great relief. Also, clinical evidence indicates that almost everyone tolerates soft liner materials. Many denture wearers report that they can chew food more comfortably.
CROWNS AND BRIDGES
What is a crown?
A crown is a cap that is placed over a tooth and held in place by dental adhesive or cement.
Crowns are used for several reasons:
-as a protective cover for badly decayed teeth or fractured teeth
-as a permanent restoration for teeth with large fillings
-to correct minor problems in natural teeth like spacing and irregular shape or severe discoloration.
What are crowns made from?
Crowns can be made from porcelain, ceramic or metal alloys. A combination of metal and ceramic is also possible to maximize strength and simulate the appearance of natural teeth.
How are crowns made?
First, the teeth to be crowned are prepared by the Dentist. This involves reduction of the tooth size under local anesthesia followed by an impression of the prepared tooth. This trimming of the tooth is required to create space for the crown to be fitted. The impression taken is then fabricated in the laboratory. In the meantime, a temporary crown is made and fitted onto the prepared tooth. At the second appointment, the temporary crown is removed and the tooth surfaces cleaned. The completed crown is tried on the tooth for fit, harmony with the bite, and appearance. Finally, the crown is cemented onto the prepared tooth with dental cement.
How long do crowns last and how do I care for them?
The life of a crown will depend on how well it is looked after. The crown itself cannot decay, however, the underlying tooth is still prone to decay and gum disease. It is very important to keep this area as clean as your other teeth, or decay could endanger the crown. Properly cared for crowns will last for many years. Daily brushing and flossing are essential for maintaining good oral health as well as keeping the crown trouble-free.
How long does the treatment take?
You will need to have at least two visits: the first for the preparation, impression, shade taking and fitting the temporary crown, and the second to fit the permanent crown.
Does it hurt to have a tooth prepared for a crown?
No. A local anesthetic is used and the preparation should feel no different from a filling.
Call Freedom Denture Center today at 918-369-6959 for your next denture service need. Feel free to browse our website to learn more about our About Denturism. If you have any other questions or comments, please Contact Us.
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