Dentures.

Why dentures

Modern dentures are a long way from the appliances of a generation ago. Materials are lighter, fits are more precise, and the cosmetic possibilities (tooth shape, shade, gum color, and the overall composition of the smile) are designed around your face rather than pulled from a generic shade guide.

The right denture preserves the structure of the lower face. Tooth loss collapses the soft tissue around the mouth over time; a well-designed denture supports those structures and keeps the face reading as itself.

What to expect

A denture case begins with a thorough assessment: the condition of any remaining teeth, the bone structure beneath, and the cosmetic goals for the result. Impressions and photographs are taken so Dr. Lina can design the new teeth around your face, not a template.

Try-in appointments allow you to see and feel the proposed denture before it is finalized. Adjustments are made until the fit, the bite, and the look are right. Once delivered, a series of follow-up appointments fine-tunes comfort as the tissues settle.

For implant-supported dentures, the implant placement and integration phase happens first; the denture itself is fabricated to attach to the integrated implants once that work is complete.

When dentures are a good fit

Dentures are appropriate for patients with significant tooth loss who want a removable solution: full dentures for those missing all teeth in an arch, partial dentures for those missing several. Implant-supported dentures suit patients who want the stability of a fixed appliance and have adequate bone for implant placement.

Dr. Lina is candid about which format fits each situation, and what trade-offs each one carries.