Complete & Partial Dentures

Dentures in Dalton, GA

Dr. Frank Patterson and Dr. Weston Hughes provide denture services for patients from Dalton and the nearby Northwest Georgia communities.

We know that losing some or all of your teeth can feel awkward or embarrassing. Our entire dental team is completely compassionate and understanding; please know that when we look at oral health problems, we have seen enough ‘before and afters’ to say with confidence that no smile is hopeless! We will do everything we can to make you feel at home with us and comfortable with our care.

Natural-Looking Custom Dentures

If you are a denture wearer, you may have firsthand experience with the challenges of trying to eat or speak with an ill-fitting, unattractive denture. Our dentists work closely with our patients and our dental laboratory to design custom dentures that fit properly and look naturally beautiful.

Our Denture Process

Our dentists will begin your denture analysis with a complete dental examination and necessary dental x-rays to evaluate your overall oral health. If you currently wear a denture, the doctor will look at your soft tissue, palate and bone height to determine what structural or material changes might need to be made in your new denture.

If you have multiple teeth that must be extracted, we will talk with you about dental surgery; we may refer your case to an oral surgeon and work closely with them to complete your denture.

Your dentist will talk with you and show you photos of other dentures to create design goals for your custom denture. If you have photos of your smile that you would like to share with us, feel free to bring them along. Together, we will choose the shade and shape of the denture teeth, complimented by pink ‘gum’ shading with texturing to resemble natural soft tissue.

To design your denture, we will scan the upper and lower dental arches using digital imaging technology to create a set of digital study models. Our digital ‘impressions’ do not require messy impression putty, making the process much faster and more comfortable. Your dentist will send your images with detailed instructions to the dental laboratory to use in the production process for your new denture.

Dentures usually involve a sequence of try-in and follow up appointments at our Dalton dental practice to make sure you are pleased with the fit and appearance. Our dentists can also coordinate your treatment so that you can receive an immediate or temporary denture following extractions, so you don't have to stop smiling during the denture treatment process.

Denture Materials

Complete and partial dentures are made from a combination of resin acrylic materials, porcelain or metal. Our dentists and dental laboratory will recommend the best materials to provide you with a durable, well-fitting denture.

Dental Implants & Dentures

Dental implants are often used to stabilize complete and partial dentures. Complete upper dentures typically develop a natural suction with the palate, but lower full dentures have a tendency to loosen when biting or chewing. Partial dentures can sometimes ‘rock’ with biting pressure.

A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is inserted into the jaw; dental implants are used to secure dental crowns, bridges and dentures. Multiple dental implants can be placed in the jaw to attach to a complete or partial denture and lock it firmly in place.

Learn more about dental implants.

Dental CT Imaging

Our dentists use dental CT scanning technology (CBCT) to evaluate the jaw bone and joints and provide recommendations on your denture design, as well as how fit and performance might be improved with dental implants.

Learn more about digital dentistry in our Dalton dental practice.

Making Your Dentures Affordable

The cost of dentures can vary based on individual needs. Our dentists work with our dental laboratory partners to construct dentures to provide our patients with excellent value in both function and appearance.