Dentures

Dentures are a great way to replace multiple missing teeth as well as a very cost effective way to replace a single tooth. With current advances in technologies there are many options a patient has for getting a denture that fits well and looks great. One major advancement in technology is the new TCS dentures. These are a nylon based material that is flexible when heated and is virtually unbreakable. This material has helped to reduce the need for unsightly metal clasps that can really hinder a smile. Below are some cases of standard dentures as well as the new TCS dentures.

Case #4 - Loose and Worn Old Complete Upper Denture

This patients old denture still looked ok, but was getting pretty loose. As tissues change under dentures due to lack of bone stimulation that teeth provide, dentures come loose over time and require relining or replacing. In this case we opted for a new denture as that allowed us to improve the aesthetics of the front teeth by increasing their length to produce a more youthful, fuller smile.

Case #3 - New TCS Partial

This patient did not like to look of her current denture with its metal clasps and yellow teeth. To improve her smile we made a new TCS denture as well as did some teeth whitening. We also changed the length of her front teeth as well to decrease the spacing between her top and bottom teeth. Although in these photos the new front teeth look too long, her nature smile covers the top portions of the denture teeth making them look an appropriate length (hopefully I'll remember to take that photo one of these days and add it on here).

Case #2 - Single Tooth Replacement

Missing a front tooth can make for a very unsightly smile. Although there are better options to replace a single tooth that provide better chewing ability, dentures provide a very cost effective way to improve one's smile. 

Case #1 - This is to demonstrate the difference between a conventional and TCS partial denture. In some cases TCS dentures will be done similar to the conventional denture in the top left photo where there will be a metal framework and the teeth and clasp areas all done with the TCS material. In other cases the entire framework is made with the TCS material.