Full & Partial Dentures in Palatine, IL

Until recently, dentures had a one-size-fits-all appearance that looked fake and unnatural. They were functional, but they weren’t attractive and tended to detract from a smile rather than enhance it.

Today we offer customized full and partial dentures at Palatine Complete Dental that are custom-crafted for your unique smile, down to the smallest details. Advances in materials, techniques, and technology all contribute to dentures that look so realistic that no one will suspect that they’re not your own teeth.

There are several types of dentures that can be broken down into two categories, as follows:

• Full or complete dentures are removable and recommended when all teeth are missing from the upper arch, lower arch, or both. 
• Partial dentures are used to fill in the gaps in your smile and are held in place with clasps attached to the remaining teeth. 

Both full and partial dentures can be stabilized with dental implants that hold them securely in place, so you can eat, laugh, speak, and smile confidently.

Conventional full dentures are made as your gums begin to heal after extraction. Immediate full dentures are made in advance and placed on the day of extraction, so you don’t have to go without teeth. However, it will be necessary to adjust them frequently as your jaw changes during healing.

Implant-retained overdentures are an alternative to full removable dentures and are held securely in place with dental implants embedded in your jawbone. Pairing implants with dentures gives you a set of replacement teeth that look natural and won’t shift, move, or fall out unexpectedly. Dental implants also help prevent bone loss in the jaw that can give your face a sunken or aged appearance.

At Palatine Complete Dental, we understand how crucial it is to have a beautiful, healthy smile that functions well. Our patients are delighted to learn that modern dentures are a vast improvement because we can customize every detail to suit your one-of-a-kind smile. Getting dentures requires several appointments for planning and adjustments, but the time spent planning now is well worth the beautiful, long-term results.

We’ll customize the shape, size, shade, and positioning of each artificial tooth in its gum-colored base. Skilled lab technicians use our specifications to custom-craft dentures that complement the shape of your face, your skin tone, and even your hair and eye color.

There is a break-in period with new dentures that everyone goes through. It’s best to be kind and patient with yourself as you get accustomed to wearing them. 

Since the shape of our jaws changes over time, we will need to reline your removable dentures periodically to ensure that they continue to fit comfortably and function well. If your denture cracks or breaks, we handle denture repair at our Palatine dental office.

Missing teeth impact your life dramatically, but today you have plenty of options for tooth replacement in Palatine. Dr. Unti and our team would love to show you how modern dentures have improved and how they can help you love your smile again.

Please call Palatine Complete Dental, so we can schedule a consultation to explain all your options.