Chandler Dentures

Make an informed decision about dentures with the facts from Chandler dentist Dr. Troy Gombert.

When considering dentures, there are several issues that may play a part in the decision that you and Dr. Gombert make.

 

Removable Dentures

Removable dentures should be viewed as a last resort. However, they are sometimes necessary.  Dr. Gombert makes every attempt to save any teeth that he can, and he will encourage you to help him do just that.  But if your teeth cannot be saved, removable dentures are one of the many cosmetic tooth-replacement procedures that Dr. Gombert specializes in.

 

Problems with Removable Dentures

Removable dentures present several potential issues that can be avoided with the use of supportive dental implants.

Removable dentures move around due to the fact that they rest on soft tissue, which can cause difficulty and discomfort with speaking and even chewing.

In fact, a patient with removable dentures can expect no more than 50% chewing efficiency.

Also, facial collapse can occur  when enough years have gone by and a lack of teeth causes shrinkage to the jawbone.

 

Overdentures Are Always A Better Choice

Any and all of the problems that a patient faces with the use of removable dentures can be avoided with the use of overdentures. Overdentures are designed to go over existing natural teeth or dental implants. Dr. Gombert can help you decide which denture choice will work best for you.

In some cases, a dental implant procedure requires the combining of dentures and implants, called an implant-supported denture. Dr. Gombert is the Chandler implant dentist to speak with regarding this process.