Why Modern Dentures Offer a More Comfortable and Natural-Looking Fit

For centuries, dentures were the only practical system for replacing lost teeth. While certainly serviceable, there were plenty of quirks and shortcomings. These older versions could be uncomfortable, ill-fitting, and prone to slipping out of place. 

The game has changed considerably with new materials and techniques. As denture specialists, the team at New York Dental Health, with seven locations in the Bronx and New York City, New York, can offer you a range of denture solutions based on your needs. 

Modern dentures fit better and create a more accurate reproduction of a natural-looking smile. This month, let’s take a look at the state-of-the-art contemporary denture systems. 

The drawbacks of conventional dentures

Your grandparents or great-grandparents would have dentures made from hard materials that had no flex and made your mouth conform to these conditions, rather than the dental appliances adapting to your mouth. Sure, dental impressions were used to make the plates, but the human body isn’t rigid, and it changes over time. 

This led to problems like discomfort or pain. Food could lodge under the plates, which themselves could shift, an embarrassing prospect if you happened to be speaking at the time. Older dentures didn’t always emulate the look of human tissue, as well, so people could tell from your appearance that you were wearing dentures. 

Why modern dentures offer a more comfortable and natural-looking fit

The biggest advance in denture technology is in the materials from which contemporary plates are manufactured. Materials like acrylics and flexible resins reduce the overall weight of denture plates and offer cosmetic improvements over earlier materials. 

Both colors and textures have improved over previous generations, allowing for a denture product that more closely resembles both tooth and gum tissue. Natural tooth enamel has a translucent quality that’s now mimicked closely with certain high-grade materials. 

The flexibility of modern materials offers a number of benefits. The flexing of your denture plates means they ride the contours inside your mouth better, moving with actions like eating and talking rather than remaining rigid. 

This extra “give” means your dentures are less likely to shatter if you happen to drop them, a common problem with old-style dentures. 

Soft materials used as denture liners make the transition easier, too. You’ll experience fewer pressure spots on your gums, and the softer surfaces reduce the need for denture adhesives. 

Implant-supported dentures

The team at New York Dental Health also specializes in dental implants. A new hybrid technique uses implant technology to create a secure base for dentures, either a fixed mount, meaning your dentures aren’t removable, or a “snap-on” base, preventing the common denture slippage. 

The implants add back the interaction between crowns and roots embedded in the bone of the jaw. This helps your face keep its natural shape. Surface dentures can lead to bone loss in the face. 

Contact New York Dental Health to learn more about the best contemporary denture solution for your situation. Call or click to book your appointment with our nearest office today.