Dentures

As prosthodontists, Drs. Mangini and Mangini are specialists in denture making. The dentures we create are comfortable, retentive, and most importantly, natural looking. Each denture is custom fabricated and we work with you to ensure that your smile is one to be proud of.

A denture or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth and provides 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.
• A complete denture is fabricated in conjunction with dental implant placement to provide for teeth that “snap” into place
• 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 thereof. 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.