Dentures are artificial substitutes for missing natural teeth and adjacent soft tissues. They can be either a permanent or temporary tooth replacement option for people of all ages. They are often made of acrylic resin (plastic) or a lightweight metal (chrome) and are designed to look like your natural teeth.

Types of dentures Offered at Tannum Dental:

Full Denture

A  full denture is worn by patients who have lost all their teeth in either the upper or lower jaws, or both. The denture replaces missing natural teeth and sit on the gum ridges, providing support to the lips and cheeks as well as maintaining the distance between your nose, mouth and chin. By choosing not to replace the missing teeth, the distance between your nose, mouth and chin can become smaller over time.

Partial denture

A partial denture is used when a person still has one or more natural teeth remaining. The denture will replace the missing teeth and is usually held in place in the mouth by clasps that surround and hold on to the remaining teeth. These dentures may have an acrylic resin (plastic) or chrome-metal base. We can discuss these material options with you when planning for a denture.