Partials
Dentures in San Jose, Dr. Takeuchi DDS

Removable partial dentures are composed of a metal framework with plastic teeth and gum areas. The framework includes metal clasps or other attachments, which hold the denture in place. Partial dentures are removed easily for cleaning. Clasps are C-shaped, I-shaped, and Y-shaped parts of the denture framework that fit around neighboring natural teeth. These teeth may require shaping to help hold the clasps and keep the denture securely in place.

Full Denture Arch
Dentures in San Jose, Dr. Takeuchi DDS

A full arch denture is a removable tooth replacement option for those who need all their teeth replaced. They can be crafted to provide the characteristics (tooth shape and color) the patient desires. Advances have been made in the materials used for dentures and in the way they are designed. If you already have dentures (partial or full arch) you may be experiencing a loose fit or denture slipping. This can lead to gum sores, can affect your chewing and your speech, and decrease your confidence when speaking and/or laughing with others. We can help restore your dentures to the correct fit.

Denture Repair
Dentures in San Jose, Dr. Takeuchi DDS

Our dental office with on-site denture lab allows us to make and repair the highest quality prosthetics in the shortest possible time frame by having the dentist and lab technician work together in the same office.

Immediate Dentures
Dentures in San Jose, Dr. Takeuchi DDS

An immediate denture is designed to be placed in the mouth immediately after the extraction of your natural teeth. An immediate denture eliminates the embarrassment of having to go without teeth, while the gums are healing. An immediate denture is designed to fit your mouth at the time impressions are taken; however, after a few months your gums will change drastically due to gum resorption.” It'’s possible that the denture will rub against the gums when it is first placed, which may be very sore until it can be adjusted. Gums shrink the most within the first year of having teeth extracted. Most patients will require relines within a few months, to restore the fit of their dentures. Expect that the first year of wearing dentures will also be the most difficult and costly.

Since an immediate denture covers over the surgical site and the tooth sockets, it helps keep that tender surgical area from becoming irritated, much as a bandage would. Do not remove your denture by yourself, even for just a few minutes, until your dentist tells you it's all right. The gum tissue underneath the denture has a tendency to swell. If you take the denture out for very long, you may never get it back in again.