Full & Partial Dentures - Dr. James Amstadt
Serving Dental Implants & Cosmetic Dentistry Patients in Madison & Sun Prairie
A Word About Our Denture Services
We specialize in diagnosing and treating denture problems. We see many patients who have ongoing denture difficulties that have gone untreated for years. With many years of experience and countless hours of continuing education we can offer solutions to your denture problems. Below is a short list of denture problems, causes and treatment.
1. Gagging - This can be caused by a denture that is too long, too short, has an inadequate seal in the back or has a "bad" bite. In a very small number of cases, gagging is psychological in nature and the roof or the upper denture needs to be removed. The cure can be as simple as a denture repair or more complex implant treatment.
2. Loose Denture -Cause for a loose denture include poor fit, bad bite, inadequate bone to stabilize the denture and inability of patient to physically adapt to the denture. Treatment may involve refitting denture, rearranging the bite or dental implants to stabilize the denture.
3. Unattractive Denture - An unattractive denture can be caused by teeth that don't follow your smile or lip line (reverse smile), poor quality teeth, poor color selection, and/or size of teeth not appropriate. Treatment often involves redoing the teeth in the denture or a new denture.
If you are a denture wearer with significant denture problems we encourage you to schedule a personalized consultation to review your problems and discuss options and solutions.
What Is a Partial Denture
A partial denture, commonly referred to as simply a partial, consists of multiple teeth on a gum-colored base. The teeth are not in a row, but rather spread across the base to fit like a puzzle with your existing teeth. A partial is normally secured with clips or brackets, but unlike a bridge, a partial is removable.
What Is a Denture
A full denture is a complete top or bottom row of teeth mounted on a gum-colored base. Dentures can be closed- or open-palate, and they require denture adhesive to hold them in place.
Implant-Supported Dentures and Partials
Dental implants are small titanium posts anchored into the jawbone. If you prefer a secure full or partial denture and do not want clips or adhesive, then consider implant-supported dentures. In a brief surgery, an implant dentist can secure a few dental implant posts to hold your dentures in place. With implant-supported dentures, you won't have to worry about slippage, and your prosthetic will feel safe and sound.
Full & Partial Dentures in Madison / Sun Prairie
You don't have to live with the embarrassment of missing teeth. Dr. Amstadt works with a respected dental lab to create custom full and partial dentures for our patients. With dentures, you'll eat, speak, and smile knowing that you look great.
Dentures replace missing teeth on one or both arches of the mouth. By providing an internal structure for lips and cheeks, they make a person look younger and healthier. Dr. Amstadt will work with you to design a custom partial or full denture that fits well and looks natural.
Call to reserve your personal denture consultation with Dr. Amstadt. Located in Sun Prairie, our office is convenient for Dane County, Sun Prairie and Madison dentures patients.
Dental Implants & Cosmetic Dentistry in Madison / Sun Prairie
Dr. Amstadt is a top dentist Madison and Sun Prarie patients go to in order to receive top-quality care and excellent solutions for dental problems such as missing, decaying and stained teeth. Dr. Amstadt is dedicated to providing teeth whitening, TMJ therapy, veneers and dental implants Madison / Sun Prairie patients with results that meet and exceed their expectations. He is cognizant that some patients may be apprehensive about receiving dental work. As such, Dr. Amstadt offers several sedation dentistry options to help alleviate that anxiety.