Partials vs. Full Dentures: Should You Keep or Remove Your Remaining Teeth?
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Are you stuck trying to decide between partials or full dentures? Should you spend the extra time and money to restore your remaining teeth and use them as anchors for partial dentures? Or is it best to remove your remaining teeth and go for complete dentures instead? Dr. J goes over the main criteria you must pay attention to when making this important decision:
3:53 - Condition of remaining teeth
7:39 - Position of remaining teeth
13:27 - Age & history of tooth loss
16:15 - Health & smoking
18:40 - Oral hygiene
21:00 - Dr. J's final thoughts
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I can’t tell you just how helpful your videos have helped to clarify this whole denture adventure I am about to embark upon. Now I can actually have a discussion with my dentist about which option will work best for me rather than letting her make all the decisions. Again, I thank you.
Very well explained, straight to the facts.
This was super helpful! Thank you soo much! It makes so much sense
This Answered All My Questions, Great Video Doctor ! Thanks !
Thanks, Dr. Jazayeri! Your videos are so informative, thorough, and affable. Really enjoyable. I have a question about the new DIY, at-home partial services (like ResetSmile and InstaSmile). I just had molar #14 pulled (old root canal, fractured root, had to come out) and now considering whether to get an implant or a partial. I can tell that having the tooth gap is going to annoy me when eating, but I'm not sure I care about the gap otherwise, or want to invest in an implant. I'm thinking about the partial as just an aid at mealtime, then taking it out. Can you recommend any of these mail-order services, or are they a scam? Thanks so much, "gap-toothed in Texas"
Thank you so much for your video 🙂
Thanks for watching my video! Feel free to put your questions in the comments below and I'd happily answer them. Want to schedule an appointment to see me? My offices are located in Southern California (Orange County). Click below to schedule an appointment:
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My exact issue, I had 26 teeth removed at 30 and was left with 2 at front on lower and 2 on upper jaw (canine and first molar) and I said wouldn't full dentures be better, they simply said no because of the wear they would have seeing as I'm so young. Chances are my partials will move about when they are fitted but that's nothing compared to suffering with the difficulties that comes with full dentures.
Hi JPS. Thanks for sharing your experience. Your dentist was spot on with regards to saving 2 teeth per arch. These 2 teeth will prove themselves invaluable over time. When you lose all of your teeth at 30, your jawbone shrinks rapidly. By the time you’re 50, your dentures will be loose and flopping all over the place. Keeping these two remaining teeth can be the difference maker. Be sure to take your partial dentures out every night and brush your remaining teeth. See your dentist for a checkup regularly, at least the first few years after you receive your partials. If your teeth develop cavities, fix them so you can keep them for as long as possible. Best of luck with your new set of teeth. Did you opt for flexible or metal based partial dentures?
I m a dental tecnicien . I want to come work in usa . What can i do . Help me
What if you have a lot of teeth left and did days to pull all
WHEW! THANKS FOR THIS & OTHER VIDEO'S THAT YOU DO! YOU KEEP IT SIMPLE (for us C grade students gulp) APPRECIATE THAT 😎 ANYWAYS? I going for the FULL MOUTH TEETH EXTRACTION YEA! I NEED TO DO ASAP (have 2 or 3 upoer teeth actually broke (ouch) & the maybe 8 bottom's? Get food traps 😩 You're Out Of Here teeth 😂! So now I MUST WATCH YOUR VIDEOS ON ACTUAL FULL TEETH EXTRACTION! HEALING TIME FOR GOING BARE (glad I still wear mask for COVID to camouflage) HOW TO KEEP THE DENTURES IN PLACE 😬 etc. THX ONCE AGAIN ✌️
Lol thank you. Yes, that Covid mask is very useful for patients getting their teeth fixed. Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck with your treatment.
Sooooooo getting dentures this week. Full top first... haven't scheduled bottom yet cuz not sure if i should keep the 6 bottom front. Theres cavities and want to do crowns on the far bottom teeth -both sides....
My question is...if i keep them and the kept teeth go bad at some point then what??
Need to pay for a whole new set of dentures??? Such a stressful decision!!!!!
Hi Rebeca. Sorry to hear about your dilemma. First, receive your upper denture and see how well you function with it. Regarding the lower dentures, lower dentures are generally much looser than the upper ones. Therefore, it's almost always worth saving a few lower teeth to anchor the lower denture. Of course, this depends on the condition of the lower teeth. You mentioned you have 6 lower front teeth left. If they are in fairly decent shape, I would keep them. If they are not in good shape, then try to at least keep the two canine teeth. Keeping just two canine teeth is enough to anchor the lower denture and significantly improves its fit and function. Best of luck!
Could a couple of tooth implants support a partial denture? Thank you for your videos and information
Hi Sandra. Great question. You can actually use implants and locators to stabilize your partial denture. In reality, few people do this. Most people who have a few teeth left, use these remaining teeth to anchor their partial dentures in place. It's really a cost thing to be honest. However, you can add a few implants to support your partial dentures if you choose to. The question then becomes "should you keep your remaining teeth?" That all depends on the long-term prognosis of your remaining teeth. But back to your question, yes, you can add a few implants and locators to further stabilize your partial dentures, in addition to the teeth that you currently have in your mouth!
درود و نور چطور میتونم عکسم را برای شما بفرستم تا از شما مشاوره بگیرم. من آماده دندان مصنوعی بودم اما با این صحبت ها، بهتر دیدم نظر شما را بدانم.
سپاس و برکت
Salam. Please post your X-ray in the comments and I will gladly evaluate them for you. Regards, Dr. Jazayeri.
I have partial dentures and a few teeth left, could I have implant retained (removable) partial dentures alongside the teeth I still retain?
Hi Uniman. So yes, you can combine implants and partial dentures together. Basically, you would be wearing a partial denture that anchors onto several teeth and then you would have one or two implants/locators that lock the denture for further stabilization. While feasible, this is not a very common treatment because most people don't start thinking about dental implants until they've lost all of their teeth. Also, a lot of dentists would recommend removing all of your remaining teeth before getting snap on dentures. However, it is possible to combine the two treatments. You just have to be prepared to cover the cost of losing your remaining teeth, as well as the cost of adding more dental implants and fixing the denture, as the need arises. Good luck with your treatment!
i have three teeth 7 8 9, that need removed they r root canals now infected with crowns. i am 57 non smoker. I can’t afford individual implants or all on 4 but other surrounding crowned teeth r fine but crowned. I was thinking anterior partial but dentist worried about matching color. he recommends full plate. im not ready for that. what would u recommend?
I have 6 teeth in the front on the bottom that are in bad shape. My dentist is wanting to crown the six in front and make me a partial for the missing back teeth. Should I go for this option or get the teeth pulled and get the full denture?
Hi Mark. Full lower dentures can be a nightmare. Many patients struggle with wearing their full lower dentures. They can be loose, cause sore lesions, chew ineffectively, etc. Therefore, it's almost always worth saving a few teeth and going with a partial denture instead of a full denture. Of course, costs and long term prognosis are very important here. If the cost of saving your remaining 6 teeth is reasonable, plus the teeth have a good long-term prognosis (meaning that they'll last you another 5 to 10+ years), then I would definitely recommend saving these teeth and going for a partial denture as opposed to a full denture. Best of luck!
Thank you for the information and thanks for the video it’s very informative and helpful.
I am 38,supposed to get 5 pulled,leaving me with 13 teeth.13 root canals😬 and then get 2 soft partials, I was really set on getting full removal dentures and the dentist and everyone in the office begged me to not do full dentures. But this is my 2nd consultation and my teeth are bad,with periodontal disease but they are determined to fix them. So I am having a major mental battle for weeks now😔please help!
I would love to hear your opinion! Thank you
And I am a heavy smoker,I told the dentist I was not going to quit,just being honest. Wonderful video
periodontal disease can be cured, it's not permanent disease but of course it's damage can be permanent.
Oh if you don't want to quit smoking then maybe it's cheaper for you in the long run to just pull them all.
Do people sometimes do 4 on 4 in just one arch and not the other?
Must not be very aesthetically pleasing.
Hi Aloha. As you know, all-on-4 teeth are fixed, permanent teeth. Note that you can NOT have permanent teeth opposing removable teeth. Permanent teeth will break your removable teeth, interfere with chewing, cause excessive bone resorption, etc. Therefore, you can only receive all-on-4 teeth in one arch if you have natural teeth in the opposing arch, or are planning to place all-on-four teeth or full-mouth dental implants in the opposing arch. This is why it's important to address the whole mouth, not just one tooth or one arch. To better clarify this situation, let's take a look at a few different scenarios. Assume that you have no upper teeth and are interested in placing all-on-4 teeth on the top. Here are a the different scenarios you will come across, based upon the condition of your lower teeth:
1. No upper teeth with all of your lower teeth in place: Great, go ahead and invest in all-on-4 teeth, or full mouth dental implants, to replace your upper teeth. Don't even think twice! Wearing a complete upper denture that opposes a full set of lower teeth is very tough and uncomfortable. Upgrading to permanent upper teeth via all-on-4 teeth will vastly improve your chewing, appearance, and quality of life.
2. No upper teeth with most of your lower teeth in tact: Get your all-on-4 teeth now and worry about your bottom teeth later. In the future, you can always place a few additional dental implants to replace these missing lower teeth. So long as you have about 10 lower teeth remaining, you can make a comfortable upper all-on-4 and function until the lower teeth situation is addressed.
3. No upper teeth with only a few lower teeth left in place: If you're down to just 3 or 4 lower teeth, consider removing these remaining lower teeth and getting two sets of all-on-four teeth, one for the top and one for the bottom. If you can't afford this treatment, consider snap-on-dentures as an alternative to all-on-4 teeth. You can not just place all-on-4 teeth on the top and be left with a few fragile lower teeth, at least not as a long-term solution.
4. No upper teeth AND no lower teeth, but upper teeth are your priority: If you can afford it, then get all-on-4 teeth for the top and bottom. If you can't afford it, then go for overdentures, aka snap-on-dentures, on top and bottom. You should not get all-on-4 for the top and neglect your bottom teeth. If you can't afford a fixed solution for the bottom then don't get fixed teeth on the top!
I hope this answered your question. Good luck with your smile!
Thanks so much for a timely and precise response!
BRAVO!!!
@@johnjazayeri is it possible to have one implant support two teeth adjacent to each other?
Where is your location
Dentist’s Doctors said you have to pull ALL your teeth out and get full dentures or implants.
You hate this situation.
If you don’t like your mouth with dentures and you won’t have implants ( not nails in your mouth ), and thousand of $$$$for it( 56.000 ) to pay for permanent implants Soooooo ….,. What should you do..?????
Eat mashed food and liquid, Wear mask all the time, break all the mirrors at home and no social interaction?
What a drama with our mouth! 😱
Can someone else had a better scientist way for this human problem? 🧐😤
This is my point of view!! 😵💫
Hi Grace. People who lose all of their teeth usually have terminal gum disease. Their teeth become infected and become a health hazard. Unfortunately, these isn't much that can be done under these circumstances. You can keep your teeth and have them cause pain/infection, or you can get rid of them. This is why it's so important to take care of your teeth and gums to prevent further problems.
Can I have a phone n mr j’axai ri please
Hi there. The best way to reach me is by email. Contact me at TPMyMouth@gmail.com