Dentures


dentures - Newark Family Dental

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 endodontically 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 dental examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.


Call 408-984-2050 to schedule your denture exam today!

Testimonial

"My wholehearted recommendation of Dr. Kohli. You have obviously chosen the right profession. Keep up the good work".
V.A., Milpitas

You are all terrific! I will always remember how nice and caring all of you have been to me."
A.S., Fremont

I cannot speak highly enough of Newark Family Dental. Everyone from reception where Debbie took such good care of me to Jennifer who got me comfortable in the dental room to Dr. Kohli were simply wonderful. All in all I cannot find anything more to say except "Thank you".
GS, Union City

Latest News

01Health Of Gums Improves With Weight Loss

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers found the human body is better at fighting.....

02Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke May Be Decreased By Professional Dental Cleanings

Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks

03Tooth Scaling May Lower Heart Risk

Two new studies give further insights into the links between mouth hygiene, gum disease and cardiovascular events.

Contact Us