Partial Dentures in Morton Grove

Restore Chewing With a Custom Partial Denture

Dr. Antonio Ganios, partner dentist at ProCare Family Dental in Morton Grove, IL

Dr. Antonio Ganios provides custom partial dentures to replace missing teeth while preserving your remaining natural teeth. Partial dentures can improve chewing ability, enhance your smile, and help prevent neighboring teeth from shifting out of position.

What is a Partial Denture?

A partial denture is designed specifically to meet the patient’s needs and can replace one or more missing teeth. A natural appearance and speech clarity are restored, along with the ability to eat more efficiently.

Types of Partial Dentures:

1. Removable Partial Denture

Removable partial denture used to replace multiple missing teeth at ProCare Family Dental in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Removable partial dentures are custom appliances designed to replace multiple missing teeth in different areas of your mouth. They feature a gum-colored acrylic base supported by a durable metal or plastic framework that gently clips onto existing teeth. Each replacement tooth is color-matched and shaped to blend naturally with your smile.

2. Traditional Dental Bridges

Traditional dental bridge replacing a missing tooth using crowns on adjacent teeth for support at ProCare Family Dental in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Traditional dental bridges (fixed dental partials) are a dependable, fixed solution for replacing one or more consecutive teeth. At ProCare Family Dental, we create bridges using a series of fused crowns. The outer crowns anchor securely to healthy adjacent teeth, holding the artificial tooth (or teeth) in place. Bridges restore chewing strength, stability, and a natural appearance.

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3. Implant Bridges

3D illustration of an implant-supported dental bridge replacing multiple missing teeth with two dental implants at ProCare Family Dental in Morton Grove, Illinois.

An implant-supported bridge replaces multiple missing teeth without relying on neighboring natural teeth for support. Instead, the bridge is securely attached to dental implants placed in the jawbone, providing exceptional stability, preserving bone, and restoring a natural-looking smile with long-term function.

Partial Dentures vs. Bridges in Morton Grove

Missing even one permanent tooth can affect your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. When multiple teeth are missing, the impact is even greater, affecting your health, appearance, and overall quality of life. At ProCare Family Dental in Morton Grove, we offer two effective tooth replacement options: partial dentures and dental bridges. Learn more below to find out which solution is right for you.

 

Key Differences: Partial Dentures vs. Dental Bridges

At ProCare Family Dental, we help Morton Grove patients choose the right restoration based on their individual needs. Here are a few important differences:

  • Location of Missing Teeth
    Partial dentures can replace teeth in different areas of the mouth. Dental bridges are best for gaps with consecutive missing teeth.
  • Effect on Natural Teeth
    Bridges require filing down neighboring teeth, which can make them more vulnerable over time. Partials are non-invasive and preserve your natural tooth structure.
  • Daily Maintenance
    Partial dentures must be removed daily for cleaning and soaking. Dental bridges stay in your mouth and can be brushed like natural teeth, but require special flossing underneath.
  • Overnight Use
    Partials should be removed while sleeping to keep gums healthy. Bridges remain fixed in your mouth at all times.

Which Tooth Replacement Option Is Right for You?

If you’re unsure whether a dental bridge or partial denture is best, our experienced dentists in Morton Grove can help. We’ll evaluate your oral health, consider the number and position of missing teeth, and recommend the most effective treatment for your smile and lifestyle.