A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
An implant supported denture is is securely placed over implants to give the most stability and avoid bone loss over time.
An upper denture is made of a flesh-colored acrylic that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.
The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over root canal treated teeth or can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.
Over time, dentures will wear and will need to be replaced or relined in order maintain comfortable jaw alignment. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Routine dental examinations still are important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.
Our goal is to provide the most comfortable, gorgeous dentures possible. See what our patients have said -
Dear Dr. Workman,
I'll never forget recieving my first "little blue box." The name Tiffany imprinted. Tied with a white ribbon. Inside...a tiny treasure. I was 16. Many years have past and the numbers have switched. Now I'm 61, and lucky enough to have seen many blue boxes.
The one I recieved from you was not tied with a white ribbon or imprinted with the Tiffany name but the treasure inside has changed my life. Never in my wildest imaginings, did I dream that dentures could be so natural and so lovely.
What I feared you made easy. What I dreaded you made comfortable. Although Tiffany may offer diamonds by the yard, the pearls in my new "little blue box" are the gems I now treasure most.
Heartfelt thanks,
Georgia Graham
Broomfield, CO
Dear Taylor,
Having completed the dental program we started in January of 2009, I would like to share my feedback.
To begin, my teeth were a bit of a disaster. I had upper and lower partials that were badly worn and the remaining real teeth were a combination of crowns, loose teeth with numerous fillings and lots of bone loss.
My wife, Bobbie, heard about you and some amazing dental work you did for another patient. At her urging, I set up an appointment for a comprehensive evaluation. The conclusion reached was that I should have my remaining teeth extracted and replaced with implant supported dentures. You prepared a detailed proposal for the treatment plan along with cost which we discussed in depth before I decided to go forward.
I really appreciate how well I was treated throughout the entire time we were working through the treatment plan. You were very sensitive to my needs. I really appreciated your calls to check on how I was doing in between procedures. You explained in advance each of the procedures before the work started. Brittany and Karen were also a pleasure to work with and I enjoyed getting to know them along with meeting your dad on one of his visits.
I also appreciate how closely you worked with the lab to insure the best possible result with my interm dentures and especially with the permanent dentures. The final result - Great!!!!
My only regret is that I should have done this sooner.
I would be happy to talk to anyone regarding my experience.
Best Regards,
Bill S.
