In Matthews, NC, McKee Dental Associates is your trusted source for top-quality dental partials. Missing teeth can be a source of embarrassment, affecting both your self-esteem and oral health. That’s why we’re here to offer exceptional solutions to restore your smile. Our dental partials in Matthews, NC, are carefully crafted to provide a comfortable fit and a natural look, helping you regain confidence and proper oral function. Don’t let missing teeth hold you back any longer. Contact McKee Dental Associates today to explore our excellent dental partial options in Matthews, NC, and take the first step towards a brighter, healthier smile.
Removable partial dentures consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases. They are an economical option when fixed bridges or implants are not possible or are out of your budget. We will custom design a dental partial for you depending on your needs and remaining teeth as well as whether or not you want the dental partial clips hidden, or if you are OK seeing the metal. Like full dentures, they can be made in different materials depending on the quality and budget desired.
The most basic dental partial is an all-plastic “flipper” made of acrylic and sometimes with bent wire clasps where needed. These are mainly used in the case of immediate extractions as a temporary. They are also used in cases where other teeth might be lost in the future, the patient’s bite is not stable, or a health condition makes sense to choose a less expensive option.
A standard dental partial has a metal framework and clasps that connect to your teeth. While we do our best to design them so that the metal is kept to a minimum, some of it will be visible. Their main advantage is their durability and lightweight. They have a proven track record and can be used to solve many unusual problems.
Partials can also have clips that are more natural-looking. These flexible options go under many trade names and they can be made with or without a metal framework. The plastics used are hypoallergenic and very durable. They are usually tooth or gum-colored and once in place are almost invisible. The only downside to these materials is that most cannot be changed or relined once they have been processed. Any changes in the future require re-fabrication of the plastic section. They are also more difficult to adjust.
Precision attachments on crowns or copings are very specialized techniques used to fabricate partial dentures. Crowns, telescopic copings, and clips are combined to make a part that snaps in similar to implants. They can feel close to a fixed bridge while still being removable for cleaning. The attachments (or clips) are hidden underneath and so are very esthetic. Partial dentures with precision attachments cost more than those with clasps while being much more affordable than implants. While clasps provide ounces of holding power, precision clips provide pounds of holding power and make a dental partial much more stable.
Over time, adjustments to your prosthesis will be necessary. As you age, your mouth naturally changes, which can affect the fit of the partial or denture. Your bone and gum ridges will recede or shrink, resulting in a poorly fitting denture over time.
Dentures or partials that do not fit properly should be adjusted and, in some cases, relined. Poorly fitting dentures can cause various problems, including sores or infections. See us promptly if your denture becomes loose, and maintain your regular visits, too.