Dentures

A silver dental filling is one of the more popular types of fillings. Silver fillings, also known as amalgam fillings, are a combination of several metals and are commonly used in the back teeth. They are strong and are usually less expensive than the... Full Answer

They will be more expensive than regular dentures and the cost will vary depending upon where you live and the amount of education and experience the dentist has with making them. The benefits are that the dentures are more stable and function more like... Full Answer

Other than the same complications as having implants placed, there are no additional complications. In fact there may be fewer sore spots than with regular dentures and the dentures are more stable. It is easier to function with the implant retained... Full Answer

Overdentures are dentures that go over retained roots. The roots may have attachments in them that will help hold dentures in place. The retained roots usually have had root canals and help preserve the bone. They are more common in the lower jaw than... Full Answer

A flipper denture is a type of temporary denture that usually replaces one or just a few teeth. Usually, flipper dentures are only used until a permanent denture (usually a bridge, or sometimes a dental implant) is made and is ready to be inserted.... Full Answer

Immediate dentures are a removable denture that is inserted on the same day that the remaining teeth are removed. Your dentist will take measurements and make models of your jaw during a preliminary visit. You don’t have to be without teeth... Full Answer

Usually a dentist who provides denture services will fabricate Cu-sil dentures when indicated. That being said, if a dentist is not satisfied with a given material or technique, he or she may not offer it as an alternative. Cu-Sil dentures utilize an... Full Answer

The best way to prepare for a Cu-sil partial denture, or any treatment, is to understand what you are having done, the reason for it and what to expect upon completion. All of these things should be discussed with your dentist and completely understood... Full Answer

Cu-Sil dentures are usually successful; however, they are often used with questionable teeth that may become hopeless and require extraction. Denture teeth can then be added to the denture; however, obviously when this is done, the partial becomes less... Full Answer

It depends what you are considering complications. Cu-sil dentures are often considered transitional since the teeth involved are frequently periodontally involved, mobile and questionable. These teeth may ultimately become hopeless and require... Full Answer