#wheaton denture

A shortened dental arch is simply an arch (upper or lower jawbone) that does not have the back teeth or molars.

Many studies have continued to show that individuals without these back teeth have little impact on them; including chewing, speaking, TMJ health, and general feeling about the health of their mouth.

EBD 2015 Levey RPD v SDA measured results all the same. 

TMJ health : “The findings…

 Treatment planning visit

Discuss options, costs, and time needed.  

Educate patient about options available from fixed to fixed/removable to removable.

If all goes well you will have your dentures or partials 6 weeks from the date you schedule your next visit.  In special circumstances the process can be rushed considerably, but there is a cost to that.

Bryan Bauer, DDS, FAGD…

Graphics of bone loss

Bone loss stages as time goes on Same thing different view

Bone loss on one side after years without teeth About of bone and tissue that must be replaced, it’s not just about replacing teeth

Same as above without denture in

12th in a series of 17 on topic

It is written that ideally the prosthesis will be removed once a year and have the screws replaced.  I disagree and do not do it unless I see a need.

“I don’t take the prosthesis off unless I have a reason to do so.  If I see thread exposure, inflammation, poor oral hygiene or any other reason.  Screw threads will cross thread, you will find sometimes that you have…