Dentures

Digital Dentures

Digital Dentures are the latest advancement in dentistry. Dr. Obeid is recognized nationwide for pioneering the use of this technology. Obeid Dental was featured on CNN to discuss the procedures of fabricating a digital denture. Obeid Dental is one of the most experienced providers to offer this treatment in the DC Metro Area and nationwide. Digital Denture fabrication requires fewer visits than conventional dentures. The design and fabrication are made using a direct relationship with leading manufacturers, and the results are excellent.

Some of the advantages of digital dentures include A vastly more comfortable fit. The material has also dramatically reduced bacterial adherence, eliminating a lousy denture odor. It is much stronger than a conventional denture and uses less material, giving it a thinner appearance and feels.

Your unique denture specifications are stored on a digital file. If your denture is ever lost, a new denture can be fabricated without needing a clinical procedure. Our office will use the existing digital file, and your denture will be milled as an exact copy. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) allows freedom of design. Patients can see a realistic view of the finished product before milling, and we can make adjustments to the shape and will set it up before delivery. The software utilizes digital imaging to create an accurate fit.

Conventional Dentures

If a digital denture is not recommended, a conventional denture can be fabricated. It is a well-studied and tested method, requires a lot of hand skills, and is one of the essentials in Prosthodontics training. Comparatively, a conventional denture typically requires additional appointments for impressions and measurement but still provides an outstanding esthetic and functional result. It is hand made, and we outsource the fabrication to an outside laboratory.

Partial Dentures

A removable partial denture usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, sometimes connected by a metal framework that holds the denture in the mouth. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. A partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position. A precision partial denture is removable and has internal attachments rather than clasps that attach to the adjacent crowns. Partial dentures are a more natural-looking appliance.

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Denture Services

For a denture to succeed, three items must be present:

Stability
Support
Retention

When you lose your teeth and you wear a removable denture, the remaining bone will start to deteriorate, thus reducing the amount of stability, support and retention for the denture.

At Obeid Dental we recommend placing a few implants to help restore the loss of function. Adding dental implants will help in preserving the bone height. Dental implants will also improve your diet, by having a stable denture, your ability to chew will open your world to foods you would otherwise be avoiding.

The more implants that you receive , the more retention and stability will be provided to your denture. Dr. Obeid will discuss all of your options and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option. We are very sensitive to your financial needs as most of this work will be an out of pocket expense.

Dentures Before & After

Four implants supported removable dentures

Digital dentures

Four implants supported removable dentures

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Dentures FAQs

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When does someone need dentures?

Dentures are a removable prosthetic used to replace a few or all missing teeth. Historically, dentures were used as a final course of treatment, when no other options were available to repair or restore a patient’s teeth.

How long do dentures last?

As with any dental restoration, dentures will need go be checked, repaired and replaced periodically.

What are Implant Retained Dentures?

For a denture to be successful, it needs retention, resistance and stability. After wearing dentures for some period, any of these factors can be compromised. Placing a few implants will restore denture retention and resistance, and because the denture has new ‘anchors’, they are more stable.The dentures and the attachment mechanism (small plastic clips) need to be replaced periodically to ensure a good fit. An implant denture is still a removable denture but with added retention.

What are Immediate Dentures?

Immediate dentures are delivered during the same appointment as teeth extraction. They will provide a timely aesthetic, but they can be hard to fit and require periodic relining. They will provide a transition to the final denture and allow for the bone and gum to heal and take shape.

What is a Partial Denture?

A partial denture replaces a few of your missing teeth and are retained by hooking to your existing remaining teeth. Their structure can be made of metal or acrylic. We are also able to fabricate partials digitally.

What is Digital Denture?

Digital Dentures are the newest development in dentistry. They require different processes and materials than traditional materials. They are computer designed and milled from materials that have been previously cured. This ensures that a better fit and increased durability. The materials can also be highly polished, which limits the amount of food and odor causing bacteria that can stick to it. Lastly, the exact specifications of your dentures are retained as a digital file. If they are lost or damaged a new set can be made with the push of a button.

How Quickly will I Adjust when Wearing Dentures?

If they are well constructed, adjustment can be quick. Typically, all first time denture wearers require a longer period to become accustomed to wearing something removable in their mouth.

Will my Appearance be Affected By Wearing a Denture?

Your appearance should be enhanced by dentures that are well constructed.

Will Dentures Affect My Speech?

After the adjustment period, well constructed dentures will not affect your speech.

Will people know I wear dentures?

A well made denture, that is stable in the mouth is not easily detected.

Do I Need to See the Dentist Regularly if I have Full Dentures?

You will need to see a dentist regularly even with dentures. Your dentist will evaluate the fit of your dentures, the status of the supporting base and evaluate any signs of changes to your gums or signs of irritation.

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