Dentures and Partials

in Cathedral City, CA

If you've been in search of solutions to restore one or more missing teeth, you've come to the right place. Dr. Sapigao and his team at Diamond Star Dental are proud to offer dentures and partials. Artistically and skillfully created, these restorations deliver incredibly natural looking and feeling results.

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are dental appliances designed to restore missing teeth. They typically come with replacement teeth secured to flesh-colored bases that sit over the gums. Today's modern dentures look natural and are more comfortable than ever!

Types of Dentures

There are two main types of dentures, complete and partial. Complete dentures are designed to restore all your teeth, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

Complete dentures can be conventional or immediate. Conventional dentures are fitted after removing any remaining teeth, and the tissue heals, which typically takes about eight to 12 weeks. Immediate dentures, on the other hand, are created ahead of time and placed right after removing the teeth. However, the bones and gums shrink and change shape during healing, so your dentures will need adjusting and relining to ensure a comfortable fit.

Partial dentures are removable alternatives to fixed dental bridges. They consist of replacement teeth attached to metal frameworks that connect to your natural teeth.

Adjusting to Dentures or Partials

Your dentures and partials will require a brief adjustment period. Make sure to contact our office right away if you have any sore spots so we can adjust them. Never attempt do-it-yourself denture repair to avoid damaging your restorations.

Well-fitting dentures will not need denture adhesives to stay securely in place, but they can be used for an added sense of security. Make sure to clean your dentures and partials daily and remove them and place them in a denture solution when you go to bed.