Replace Missing Teeth With a Smile Planned Around You
Missing teeth or an uncomfortable denture can make meals, conversation and smiling more difficult. At The Dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Kirian provides complete and partial dentures in Newark, Ohio, with attention to fit, appearance, speech and daily function.
Whether you need your first denture or want an older one evaluated, our team can help you compare suitable options. Call 740-366-1236 to schedule a consultation with our dentist.
Complete and Partial Denture Options
Dentures replace missing teeth with a custom appliance. The design depends on how many teeth are missing, which natural teeth can be preserved and the tissues available to support the restoration.
- Complete dentures: Replace all teeth in an upper or lower arch.
- Partial dentures: Replace several missing teeth while working around remaining natural teeth.
- Implant-supported dentures: Connect to dental implants to improve retention when appropriate.
If tooth extractions are needed, Dr. Kirian will explain how healing and any temporary replacement arrangements affect your plan.
How Custom Dentures Can Help
For suitable patients, dentures can provide:
- Improved chewing: Replacement teeth help restore function lost through tooth loss.
- Support for speech: Tooth position and denture design are evaluated with pronunciation in mind.
- A complete-looking smile: Tooth shape, shade and arrangement are selected around your appearance and preferences.
- Facial support: The denture helps support the lips and cheeks where teeth are missing.
- Flexible treatment choices: Complete, partial and implant-supported designs address different needs.
Getting used to dentures takes time, and follow-up adjustments are part of care. Our goal is to help you understand both the possibilities and practical limitations of your restoration.
A Fitting Process That Considers More Than Appearance
Dr. Kirian uses traditional and digital denture methods according to the case. Most dentures in his practice are made using traditional impressions to capture the supporting anatomy, followed by try-in appointments to evaluate appearance, speech and comfort.
Digital methods can be useful in selected situations, but speed is not the only consideration. Dr. Kirian selects the approach according to what the individual patient needs.
During fitting, you have an opportunity to discuss the proposed tooth arrangement and how the denture feels. Dr. Kirian also evaluates the bite before the denture is completed.
Why Upper and Lower Dentures Fit Differently
Upper dentures can use the hard palate for support and retention. Lower dentures have a smaller supporting area and are affected by movement of the tongue and surrounding tissues, which can make them harder to keep stable.
Dr. Kirian generally recommends considering implant support for lower dentures when health and bone conditions allow it. He also evaluates upper implant support when appropriate, including for patients who struggle with palate coverage or dry mouth that affects denture fit.
Learn more about implant-supported dentures and how they differ from conventional removable options.
Planning Dentures Around Your Oral Health and Goals
Your consultation includes an examination of your gums, remaining teeth, bite and existing dental work. Dr. Kirian discusses your health history, expectations, preferences and financial considerations before recommending treatment.
His approach emphasizes preserving teeth when appropriate and explaining the available choices. Depending on your needs, alternatives may include a dental bridge or dental implants.
Dr. Kirian earned his dental degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and completed coursework at The Dawson Academy focused on comprehensive dentistry. Continuing education through the Central Ohio Dental Forum, part of the Seattle Study Club, supports his attention to how the teeth, jaw joints and muscles function together.
What to Expect When Getting Dentures
Examination and Treatment Planning
We discuss what you want to improve, examine your mouth and explain the recommended denture options. Your plan includes anticipated appointments, costs and any treatment needed before fitting.
Impressions and Try-In Appointments
Traditional impressions or appropriate digital records help guide fabrication. Try-in appointments allow Dr. Kirian to check tooth arrangement, speech, bite and comfort, with changes made as needed.
Placement and Adjustment
When your denture is ready, our team checks its fit and explains how to insert, remove and care for it. Follow-up appointments help address pressure areas or other concerns as you adapt.
Replacing or Adjusting an Older Denture
Changes in the mouth and wear of the appliance can affect a denture over time. Slipping, soreness, cracks, worn teeth or difficulty chewing are reasons to arrange an evaluation.
Dr. Kirian provides adjustments, repairs and relines as part of ongoing denture care. A reline changes the fitting surface to better match the supporting tissues. Some appliances can be maintained, while others need replacement because of their condition or fit.
Visit our denture care page to learn more about maintenance and follow-up services.
Adjusting to and Caring for Dentures
New dentures can initially feel unfamiliar when speaking or eating. Start with softer foods and practice chewing slowly as directed. Contact our office about sore spots or instability rather than trying to adjust the appliance yourself.
- Clean dentures daily with a suitable denture cleanser and brush.
- Clean your gums, tongue and any remaining teeth.
- Follow instructions for removing dentures at night and storing them when not worn.
- Avoid hot water, which can distort denture materials.
- Keep regular examinations even if you no longer have natural teeth.
Your instructions will be tailored to the denture material and design. Denture care is part of maintaining overall oral health through restorative dentistry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dentures
What is the difference between full and partial dentures?
A complete denture replaces all teeth in an arch. A partial denture replaces selected missing teeth while fitting around remaining natural teeth. Dr. Kirian evaluates which teeth can be preserved before recommending a design.
Does the practice use digital denture methods?
Dr. Kirian uses both traditional and digital methods depending on the case. Traditional impressions and try-in appointments remain important parts of his denture process. Digital treatment is selected when appropriate for the patient.
Can I get dentures in one day?
Timing depends on your starting condition, healing needs and denture design. An examination is needed before the office can explain your schedule and any temporary replacement options. Same-day completion should not be assumed.
Why does my lower denture move?
Lower dentures are affected by the supporting anatomy and movement of the tongue and nearby tissues. Fit changes can also contribute. Dr. Kirian can evaluate whether an adjustment, reline, replacement or implant support may help.
Can my denture be repaired instead of replaced?
Sometimes. The recommendation depends on the damage, overall condition and fit. Dr. Kirian provides denture repairs and maintenance and will explain when replacement is more appropriate.
How much do dentures cost?
Cost depends on whether you need a complete or partial denture, the material, implant support and any additional care. Our team will review the proposed treatment and costs after your evaluation.
Take the Next Step Toward a Better Denture Fit
You do not need to choose a denture type before your consultation. Dr. Kirian can help you compare options for replacing missing teeth or improving an existing appliance.
Call The Dentist at 740-366-1236 to schedule a denture consultation with our dentist in Newark, OH.