At Radiant Dentistry of Woburn, Dr. Oliver Austria offers custom denture solutions to restore our patients' ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Dentures offer a time-tested and effective solution for replacing multiple missing teeth or even an entire arch of teeth. We offer both complete dentures, which replace all teeth in an upper or lower jaw, and partial dentures, which are used when some natural teeth remain.
Modern dentures are custom-crafted with great attention to detail, using high-quality materials to ensure a natural-looking appearance that complements your facial features. Our goal is to create dentures that fit comfortably and securely, allowing you to regain much of your chewing ability and speak clearly. While dentures do require an adjustment period and routine care, they are a cost-effective and removable option for restoring your smile's aesthetics and function. Dr. Austria will discuss all available options, including traditional and implant-supported dentures, to help you choose the solution that best fits your lifestyle, budget, and oral health needs.
Removable Dentures
Restore your strong, confident smile with comfortable, custom-fitted removable dentures! Removable dentures offer a flexible and effective way to replace missing teeth, improving both your oral function and appearance. We custom-design each denture to fit your smile for a natural fit and comfortable feel. When it comes to removable dentures, we have several options to best meet your needs:
Complete Dentures
If you're missing all your teeth in either your upper or lower jaw, or both, a complete denture is designed to replace them. It rests snugly on your gums and is crafted to restore your entire smile, giving you back the ability to chew and speak effectively.
Partial Dentures
When you still have some natural teeth remaining, a partial denture is a great solution. It fills the gaps left by missing teeth, attaching discreetly to your existing teeth with clasps. This not only restores your smile but also prevents your remaining natural teeth from shifting.
Immediate Dentures
Sometimes, teeth need to be extracted, but you don't want to go without teeth during the healing process. That's where immediate dentures come in. These are prepared in advance and placed in your mouth immediately after your teeth are removed. They allow you to have a continuous smile while your gums heal and shrink, after which a final, more precisely fitted denture will be made.
Flippers (Temporary Partial Dentures)
A flipper is a lightweight, temporary partial denture, often used to replace one or a few missing front teeth. It's a quick and easy way to temporarily fill a gap in your smile while you're waiting for a more permanent solution, like a bridge or an implant.
Dr. Austria will thoroughly discuss each of these options with you, helping you choose the best removable denture solution to restore your smile, comfort, and confidence.
Implant-Retained Dentures
For patients seeking a significantly more stable and comfortable alternative to traditional dentures, Dr. Oliver Austria at Radiant Dentistry of Woburn offers implant-supported dentures. Unlike conventional dentures that rest solely on your gums and can sometimes slip or cause sore spots, implant-supported dentures are securely anchored by a small number of strategically placed dental implants in your jawbone. These implants, typically made of biocompatible titanium, act like artificial tooth roots, providing a firm foundation for your denture. This added stability means you can eat, speak, and smile with much greater confidence, enjoying a wider variety of foods and eliminating the need for messy denture adhesives.
Within the realm of implant-supported dentures, there are often two primary approaches to consider, each offering distinct advantages.
Implant-Retained Overdentures
Implant-retained overdentures, sometimes referred to as "snap-on dentures," are designed to be removable for daily cleaning. These dentures feature special attachments that snap onto a few strategically placed implants (often two to four in the lower jaw, or four or more in the upper jaw), providing excellent retention and significantly reducing movement compared to traditional dentures. While still removable, they offer a vast improvement in stability and comfort.
All-on-4 Dentures
For those seeking a more permanent, fixed solution, the All-on-4® concept (or similar fixed full-arch solutions) is a revolutionary option. With All-on-4, an entire arch of prosthetic teeth is permanently secured onto just four (or sometimes more, like 6 or 8) precisely placed dental implants. These implants are strategically angled to maximize contact with existing bone, often minimizing or eliminating the need for bone grafting.
The All-on-4 approach typically provides a fully functional, non-removable set of teeth, often in a single day, giving you the closest possible feel to natural teeth and helping to prevent further bone loss in your jaw. Dr. Austria will thoroughly evaluate your bone health and discuss which type of implant-supported denture is the most suitable and beneficial for your unique needs and lifestyle.
Ready to Rediscover Your Smile?
If you're struggling with missing teeth and are curious about how dentures can transform your oral health and confidence, we invite you to take the next step. Contact Radiant Dentistry of Woburn today to schedule your dentures consultation with Dr. Austria. With a special focus on patient comfort and transparency, our dentist is here to guide you through the process of choosing the right denture solution for you. Each custom denture is created to help you eat, speak, and smile with comfort and confidence once again!
