Removable Dentures

If you need a denture to replace missing teeth or have been disappointed with the fit and comfort of your denture, you can turn to Dr. Scott Lampert at Brookside Family Dental in Tampa. Dr. Lampert is dedicated to relieving the physical and social discomfort of missing teeth and loose dentures. He is known for his gentle, painless dentistry. And, he actually enjoys doing customization of the highest quality dentures. You will be delighted with both the process and the results.

Two types of removable dentures are available — complete dentures (also known as “full dentures”) and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. Brookside Family Dental is proud to also offer implant supported dentures for better-than-ever, long-lasting results.You will want to read about denture stabilization on mini-implants and hybrid implant dentures. Discuss these options with Dr. Lampert and learn if you are a good candidate.

Implant supported dentures provide the total stability, strong biting strength, and jawbone preservation that denture wearers desire. If Dr. Lampert thinks you are a good candidate for either of these options, you owe it to yourself to seriously consider implant treatment.

Complete Removable Dentures

A full set of life-like appearing teeth can be provided on a complete removable denture. Complete removable dentures have an acrylic plastic base that is colored to look like gum tissue. An upper complete denture will cover the roof of your mouth. In the case of an upper or lower complete denture, a denture adhesive can be used to improve retention and biting force. A lower complete denture might have a tendency to slip and become dislodged while eating and speaking as the tongue and facial muscles move against. Most denture wearers complain more about the lower denture than an upper denture for this reason; your lower jaw moves! You will remove your complete denture(s) for cleaning and for sleeping.

When tooth roots are missing from the jawbone, the bone tissue undergoes resorption. The shape of the jawbone diminishes over time. The gum tissue over the jawbone changes in shape to conform to the underlying bone. As bone resorption continues over a period of 5 to 7 years, your complete denture will likely need to be relined to maintain a good fit. If your denture becomes too loose, a new denture will provide the best results. Optimal treatment involves placing dental implants to stabilize your denture and minimize the process of bone loss in the future. Ask us for a complimentary consultation to stabilize your denture!

Although Lampert can adjust your removable dentures to last for several years, you should keep in mind that complete denture wearers are flocking to dental implant treatment for three main reasons. They dislike having the roof of their mouth covered, they dislike the insecurity of the lower denture slipping, and they want a strong, stable bite so they can fully chew their favorite foods and enjoy them again.

If you are wearing a complete denture and are in need of adjustment or a new denture, Dr. Lampert can immediately make impressions for an exact fit. If you have recently lost one or more teeth or had teeth removed in order have a complete denture, your gum tissue will change as it heals. Healing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks. In the meantime, Dr. Lampert will provide you with a temporary “immediate” denture and adjust it as the gum tissue changes. When your gum tissue has become stable, he will make the impressions for your new custom denture.

Partial Removable Dentures

Today, there are multiple materials (including flexible Valplast) and many forms of partial dentures but all partial dentures attach to adjacent teeth and have a gum-colored portion meant to blend into the existing gum tissue. You will remove a partial denture for cleaning. Today, clasps are designed in flexible, clear, tooth-colored or pink acrylic to show as little as possible.

Removable Overdentures

In some cases, a removable partial or complete overdenture may be fabricated to be worn on top of tooth roots remaining in the mouth. In these cases a denture composed of prosthetic gum tissue and teeth is placed over the gum ridge. Because there are disadvantages to this type of treatment —primarily the possibility of future root decay and low denture stability, this treatment is usually recommended only for the very elderly or significantly medically compromised patient.

Whenever possible, the aesthetic and functional benefits of implant-supported overdentures are so superior that patients should seriously consider all-on-4 or more implant treatment — today’s gold standard of care.

We offer a complimentary (no fee) initial or second-opinion denture consultation at Brookside Family Dental.

We know Tampa Bay area residents have many choices when it comes to dentures. Dr. Scott Lampert is not just a good choice for denture wearers. He is a great choice. With his extensive training in prosthodontics while in the Air Force and years of experience fitting dentures for patients, you can be assured of the highest quality results. We are here to compassionately help you make whatever denture adjustments might be needed. Whenever you have a question, we are only a phone call away and happy to give you the information and support you need. Contact us today!