Removable Dentures in Chicago, IL

What removable denture treatment at AAP Dental includes

Removable denture treatment at AAP Dental includes an examination with digital X-rays, impressions of the arches, a bite registration, a wax try-in to approve the tooth shape and shade, delivery of the finished denture, and adjustment visits in the first 2 to 4 weeks.

• Examination: the dentist checks the remaining teeth, the gum ridges, and the bone, because a denture rests on the ridge and a partial clasps onto the remaining teeth.
• Impressions: a first impression and a second, more detailed impression capture the exact shape of the ridge.
• Bite registration: wax rims set the height of the bite and the position of the front teeth.
• Wax try-in: the teeth are set in wax so you approve the shade, shape, and fit before the denture is processed in acrylic.
• Delivery and adjustments: the finished denture is fitted, and sore spots are relieved at 2 to 3 short visits over the first month.

Removable denture types at AAP Dental

AAP Dental offers 4 types of removable dentures, and the type depends on how many teeth remain and whether implants are placed to hold the denture.

Removable denture cost and insurance

Removable denture cost depends on the type, the material of the base and teeth, and whether implants are added, and most traditional dental insurance plans cover a percentage of a full or partial denture every 5 to 7 years as a major restorative service.

AAP Dental accepts most traditional dental insurance plans and does not participate in HMO plans. Payment options include CareCredit financing, flexible payment plans, cash, checks, and credit cards. The dentist gives a written quote for each option after the examination.

What removable dentures treat and the results to expect

Removable dentures treat the loss of some or all teeth in an arch, and the result is restored chewing, clearer speech, and support for the lips and cheeks. A new denture feels bulky for 2 to 4 weeks, speech adjusts within 1 to 2 weeks, and a conventional denture lasts 5 to 10 years with relines as the ridge changes.

• Chewing returns to soft and medium foods within 2 to 4 weeks and to most foods within 2 months.
• Facial support improves because the denture replaces the lip and cheek support that teeth provided.
• A partial denture keeps the remaining teeth from drifting into the gaps.
• An implant-supported denture does not slip, because the snap attachments hold it on 2 to 6 implants.

Who removable dentures are for

Removable dentures suit adults who have lost several or all teeth in an arch and want a lower-cost or faster replacement than implants, and patients whose bone or health does not allow implant surgery. A single missing tooth is usually better served by an implant or a crown-supported bridge, because a one-tooth partial is bulky.

The dentist removes teeth with hopeless decay or bone loss with a tooth extraction first and delivers an immediate denture the same day, so the patient keeps a full smile throughout.

Before, during, and after removable dentures

Removable Dentures at AAP Dental follows 3 stages: preparation, the visit itself, and aftercare, and each stage has its own instructions below.

Before removable dentures

The hygienist cleans the remaining teeth and the dentist treats any gum disease first, because a partial denture clasps onto those teeth and they must be stable. Bring any old denture to the first visit, because its fit and tooth position guide the new design.

During the denture visits

1. Visit 1: examination, X-rays, and first impressions.
2. Visit 2: final impressions in a custom tray.
3. Visit 3: bite registration and selection of tooth shade and shape.
4. Visit 4: wax try-in. Changes are made before processing.
5. Visit 5: delivery, with adjustment visits at 1 week and as needed.

After removable dentures

Remove and brush the denture daily with a denture brush, soak it overnight in water or a denture cleanser, and brush the gums and any remaining teeth. Leave the denture out at night, because the ridge needs 6 to 8 hours of rest. Return every 6 months for an examination, and expect a reline every 2 to 3 years as the ridge reshapes.

Removable dentures vs dental implants

Removable dentures differ from dental implants by support and cost: a denture rests on the gum and costs the least, while an implant stands in the bone, prevents bone loss, and costs the most. Choose a denture for a fast, low-cost replacement and an implant-supported denture when slipping or bone loss is the concern.

Why choose AAP Dental for removable dentures in Chicago

• Dr. Myung Jin Nam, DDS completed a 3 year prosthodontics residency and an implant restoration fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo and is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists.
• Dr. Eduard Vernovsky, DDS provides dentures, removable prosthetics, and implant-supported prosthetics and completed continuing education in removable prosthetics.
• Extractions, immediate dentures, implants, and relines are all done at the Harlem Avenue office.
• Saturday hours until 4:00 PM and CareCredit financing are available.

Removable dentures near Harlem Avenue: location and hours

AAP Dental Group sits at 5037 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, at the corner of Harlem Avenue and Foster Avenue on the Northwest Side. Patients come from Norwood Park, Harwood Heights, Norridge, Edison Park, and Park Ridge, all within 15 minutes of the office. Weekday hours at AAP Dental run Monday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Wednesday 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Thursday and Friday 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Saturday hours run 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and the office closes on Sunday.

Removable Dentures questions

Removable Dentures patients at AAP Dental Group ask these 5 questions most often, and each answer below is the dentist’s short reply.