Missing several teeth can affect the way you eat, speak, and feel about your smile. At DPI Dental, Dr. Paul Ilan provides custom full, partial, and same-day dentures in Howard Beach, NY, with treatment planned around your mouth, bite, appearance, and daily needs.
Dentures are removable dental appliances used to replace multiple missing teeth or, in some cases, an entire upper or lower arch. Unlike dental implants, dentures are not surgically anchored into the jawbone.
Each denture is designed around your mouth, bite, facial appearance, and remaining teeth. The goal is to restore function while creating a smile that looks natural and feels appropriate for you.
Dentures can do more than fill the spaces left by missing teeth. When they are properly designed and fitted, they can help support everyday function, facial appearance, and confidence.
Not every patient needs the same type of denture. Your remaining teeth, oral health, treatment goals, lifestyle, and budget all help determine which option may be the best fit.
Full dentures are used when all teeth in the upper or lower arch are missing. They are removable and rest on the gums without requiring implant surgery.
Ask About Full Dentures →Partial dentures are designed for patients who still have natural teeth remaining. They replace missing teeth while working alongside the teeth you still have.
Ask About Partial Dentures →Also called immediate dentures, same-day dentures may be placed on the same day teeth are removed. They can help patients avoid going without teeth during the healing period.
Ask About Same-Day Dentures →Dentures and dental implants can both replace missing teeth, but they work in different ways. Your dentist can help you compare the benefits, treatment requirements, and long-term considerations of each option.
Dentures are removable and do not require implant surgery. They can be a practical option for replacing several missing teeth or an entire arch and may require less treatment time than implant-based options.
Ask if Dentures Fit Your Needs →Dental implants are surgically anchored into the jawbone and may support individual restorations or larger implant-supported solutions. Candidacy depends on oral health, bone support, medical history, and treatment goals.
Explore Dental Implants →A comfortable, functional denture starts with careful planning. We take time to understand your concerns, treatment goals, remaining teeth, bite, and facial structure before moving forward.
At DPI Dental, the process may include an initial consultation, impressions and measurements, extractions when necessary, denture delivery, and follow-up adjustments.
We keep you informed throughout treatment so you understand each step before your dentures are delivered.
We examine your mouth, discuss your concerns and goals, and determine which denture option may be appropriate for your needs.
Detailed impressions and bite information help guide the fit, tooth position, facial support, and appearance of your denture.
If teeth need to be removed, we plan the extraction and denture timeline with you so you know what to expect before treatment begins.
Once your dentures are ready, we check the fit and make adjustments as needed. We also explain how to wear, clean, and care for them.
Dr. Paul Ilan has more than 20 years of restorative dental experience and understands that denture treatment should be personalized to the individual patient, not approached as a one-size-fits-all service.
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Get answers to common questions about wearing, maintaining, and choosing dentures.
Depending on your oral health and goals, another restorative or cosmetic service may also be worth considering.
Whether you need your first set of dentures, want to replace an older denture that no longer fits well, or are comparing dentures with dental implants, start with a consultation at DPI Dental in Howard Beach, NY.
Complete the form below to request your denture consultation with DPI Dental. If you prefer, you can also call our Howard Beach office directly.
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