TREATMENTS

Dentures

A denture (or a complete denture as it is often called) is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replacing natural teeth and providing support for the cheeks and lips.

Most dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated two different ways.

A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.

The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain, or a combination of both. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically-treated teeth and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.

Over a normal course of time, dentures will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dental examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.

Dr Franson and Dr Hiller, your Vancouver WA Dentists, Longview WA Dentists & Camas Dentists Provide Dental Implants,
Porcelain Veneers, Dental Crowns and Teeth Whitening.

Serving the Following Cities in Clark County Washington:
Vancouver WA • Battleground WA • Ridgefield WA • Salmon Creek WA • Camas WA • La Center WA

Serving the Following Cities in Cowlitz County Washington:
Longview WA • Kalma WA • Castle Rock WA

Longview Office: 841-A 12th Avenue • Longview, WA 98632 • Phone: 360-423-0290
Vancouver Office: 9300 NE Vancouver Mall Dr. Suite 100 • Vancouver, WA 98662 • Phone: 360-253-6375
Camas Office: 506 NE Everett Street • Camas, WA 98607 • Phone: 360-834-3963