Partial Dentures

Missing teeth affect your ability to chew properly and can even cause your remaining teeth to shift out of position. At Tiger Family Dental Care in Sedalia, Missouri, and Rockville, Maryland, Ibad Farshori, DMD, and Florentino Palacios, DDS, use digital scanners and 3D printing technology to create custom partial dentures that replace multiple missing teeth. This advanced approach often allows for faster treatment without long waiting periods. Call the office nearest you today or schedule online to learn whether you’re a candidate for partial dentures.

What are partial dentures?

If you’re missing several teeth but still have some healthy ones left, partial dentures can fill in those gaps. These removable appliances attach to your existing teeth and hold replacement teeth in the areas where you’re missing them.

Who needs partial dentures? 

Partial dentures make sense when you’ve lost multiple teeth but have enough healthy ones left to support the appliance. You might be a good candidate if you have:

• Several missing teeth
• Strong natural teeth that can hold the partial denture
• Healthy gums and adequate jawbone
• Good dental hygiene

Your dentist checks your remaining teeth and gums to decide if partial dentures can work for you.

What types of partial dentures are available? 

Tiger Family Dental Care creates removable partial dentures that use metal clasps to attach to your natural teeth for support. These are the most common type of partial dentures and are easily removable for easy cleaning. The clasps blend in as much as possible while providing secure attachment to your existing teeth.

What is getting partial dentures like? 

Tiger Family Dental Care uses advanced technology to make your partial dentures faster and more accurate. Your dentist uses a digital scanner to create precise impressions of your mouth instead of messy molds. Computed tomography (CT) scans help map your jawbone structure, and you can see your digital X-rays during your appointment.

The practice’s 3D printer can create your partial dentures quickly, often allowing for same-day treatment instead of waiting weeks. You come back for try-on appointments where your dentist checks the fit and makes any needed adjustments. Once everything feels right, you get your finished partial dentures along with instructions on how to put them in, take it out, and keep it clean.

How do you care for partial dentures? 

Your dentist at Tiger Family Dental Care provides personalized instructions to help protect your partial dentures. Tips include:

• Brush your partial dentures every day with a soft brush and special denture cleaner
• Take your dentures out at night and put them in a denture soaking solution
• Brush and floss your natural teeth to avoid cavities and gum problems
• Schedule regular checkups so your dentist can assess the fit and make adjustments

Partial dentures usually last 5-15 years with good care. Call Tiger Family Dental Care today or book online to schedule a consultation and learn about your tooth replacement options.