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- Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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This is a more involved process than conventional dentures. Just like a cosmetic dentistry case with porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns, the shape of the individual teeth, position and alignment of the teeth, and shade of the teeth is individually adjusted for the patient. There is also a large variety in the quality and type of cosmetic dentures that can be used—Dr. Gibbs in Glen Ellyn chooses the type appropriate for patient based not only on cosmetic dentistry factors but the manner that the patient chews!
We also provide Premium Cosmetic Dentures where the custom cosmetic dentures are made with the best denture teeth available, which are highly resistant to wearing down and do not stain easily. For patients who have a difficult time chewing certain foods such as meat and lettuce, we offer a real breakthrough denture that has a medical stainless steel blade imbedded in the back chewing teeth. These bladed teeth working against specially shaped opposing teeth act like a knife against a chopping block to increase the efficiency of chewing. For patients with a loose lower denture, the cutting ability of this denture is usually a major improvement over anything worn before.
A newer denture is the Facelift Type Denture. This is a variant of the Cosmetic denture where the denture is carefully molded to adjust to the amount of facial tissue lost during aging. The sunken contours of the face occur when:
A Removable Partial Denture replaces missing teeth and fills in spaces for patients who still have some of their own teeth. This appliance can be designed to replace 1 tooth or 14 teeth in either upper or lower arch. Our standard partial denture is made from a combination of cast chrome alloy and acrylic. It has metal clasps which attach to the patient’s teeth.
Many patients want to have their removable partial denture on the same day their teeth are extracted. We are able to provide this service by taking the impressions of the mouth a week before the extraction visit. The impressions are then sent to a dental laboratory, and the denture or partial is constructed and ready to be placed on the day of the extractions. As the healing process occurs, the gums will shrink. As a result, the denture or partial will loosen and need to be realigned at a later date.
Also ask us about the newer “claspless” metal free partial dentures. This type of partial denture eliminated the metal clasps that secure the partial into place. They can often be made thinner but there are limitations on Cosmetic dentures in Glen Ellyn. Come into the office for a consultation to determine if they are an option for you!
Lastly, ask us about the most revolutionary aspect of tooth replacement. Cosmetic Dentures can now be stabilized with specialized precision attachments incorporated into dental implants. Imagine–no more loose dentures or sticky adhesives. And for those who could never adjust to the feel of partials, we can now often replace them with comfortable, life-like implant supported crowns and bridges!
We’ve filled our website with information about our doctors, our team, and our services including family dentistry we offer, location, maps and business hours. Please feel free to take a look around to learn more about what we do and how we can help keep your smile healthy and stunning for a lifetime. We want you to feel confident that when you choose us, you’re choosing to receive the best dental care available.