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The Process for Getting Dentures
Coronado, CA

The Preliminary Denture Appointment

“The first appointment consists of taking images and impressions of the patient’s mouth, with or without extractions.”

Immediate Dentures

“Patients who receive immediate interim dentures do not have to go without teeth during the healing process while they wait for the creation of their permanent dentures.”

Permanent Dentures

“Permanent dentures can be rebased or relined to account for changes in the jawbone and gums.”

Fitting Appointments for Dentures

“The initial follow-up is to ensure the patient is healing well and to make preliminary adjustments to the dentures.”

Ongoing Care for Denture-Wearers

Denture Relining

Denture Rebasing

“Any time the dentures start to shift or feel uncomfortable, the patient should make an appointment to have them examined and adjusted.”

Frequently Asked Questions About What To Expect When Getting Dentures

New patients and emergency appointments welcome

Denture Terminology

Alveolar Bone
The alveolar bone is the bone surrounding the root of the tooth that keeps the tooth in place.
Clasp
A clasp is a device that holds a removable partial denture prosthesis to the teeth.
Denture Base
The denture base is the part of the denture that connects the artificial teeth with the soft tissue of the gums.
Edentulous
Edentulous is a term that applies to people who do not have any teeth.
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the gingival tissues and membrane of the teeth, leading to tooth loss without professional treatment.
Pontic
Pontic is another term for an artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture.
Rebase
Rebase is the process of refitting denture prosthesis by replacing the base material.
Reline
Reline is when a professional resurfaces the surface of the prosthesis with a new base material.
Resin/Acrylic
Resin and Acrylic are resinous materials that can be components in a denture base.