Dentures
Replacement Teeth | Kenosha WI
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.
- An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
- 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 endodonticly treated teeth and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.
Dentures over a normal course of time will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dentist examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.
Charles E. Pechous DDS SC
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My husband and I both have lower dentures which needed great assistance. Dr Pechous was able to make the lower dentures that fit comfortably and are weighted so that they stay in and don’t move around .
- Harlan S
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Staff is polite, helpful and does everything they can to make the patient feel welcome and at ease. They are helpful with insurance issues as well. Dr. Pechous is kind and concerned. Everyone is professional and the care I received is excellent.
- Linda H
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- Linda S
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- Linda S
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- Marie D
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I enjoy coming to Dr Pechous! I am glad I found him for my Dentist! His office staff are great!
- Margie A
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- William G
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- Charles E
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- Tom B