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Brooklyn, NY 11218
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Tooth replacement or restoration, as it is often referred to, can take one of three forms: implant-supported
crowns to replace individual teeth; bridges to substitute for multiple adjacent teeth; and dentures for cases
when bridges are not possible. Crowns and bridges are cemented to existing teeth or bolted onto implants.
Thus, crowns and bridges are non-removable or fixed solutions. In contrast, dentures are designed to clasp
onto to adjacent teeth or dental implants, thus making them removable solutions.

There are two main types of dentures: full and partial. With full dentures, a flesh-colored acrylic base fits over
your gums. The base of the upper denture covers the roof of your mouth, while that of the lower denture is
shaped like a horseshoe to accommodate your tongue.
Conventional Full Denture
Complete or full dentures are worn by patients who are missing their entire upper
or bottom teeth. Usually, a full denture is placed in your mouth after any remaining
teeth are removed and tissues have healed. Healing may take several months,
during which time you are without teeth. However, in some instances, an immediate
full denture can be inserted after extractions.  Please note that since the bone
supporting the teeth changes its shape as it heals, immediate dentures must be
relined  within a couple of months after the placement. Because there are no
anchor teeth for dentures to clasp onto, this type of prosthesis is designed to hug
or wrap around the gums. For better fit and stronger hold, patients can use special
temporary adhesives that are applied between the gums and full dentures.

Partial Denture
Removable partial dentures are for patients who are missing some of their teeth on
a particular arch (upper or lower jaw). This type of prosthesis is referred to as a
removable partial denture because patients can remove and reinsert them when
required without professional help.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Some of the problems associated with removable dentures include increased
salivation, sore spots on soft tissues, gagging, accumulation of dental plaque, and
loss of taste. Luckily, implant technology can vastly improve the denture-wearing
experience by increasing stability and retention factors. In addition, implant
supported dentures allow for less gum irritation, reduce the risk of dentures slipping
of patient’s mouths, and improves appearance due to less plastic required for
retention purposes. Finally, patients with implant supported dentures have
increased chewing efficacy and can speak more clearly.
Over time, dentures will need to be relined, remade, or rebased due to normal wear. Rebasing means making
a new base while keeping the existing denture teeth. Also, as you age, your mouth naturally changes. These
changes cause your dentures to loosen, making chewing difficult and irritating your gums. At a minimum, you
should see your dentist annually for a checkup.

Dentures may feel awkward or uncomfortable for the first few weeks or even months. Eating and speaking with
dentures might take a little practice. Excessive saliva flow, a feeling that the tongue does not have adequate
room, and minor irritation or soreness are also not unusual.
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The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.

Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
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