A partial or a complete denture is a prosthesis that is inserted into your mouth to replace natural teeth and provide support for the cheeks and lips. The teeth in a denture are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination of both. They can be fabricated to fit over endodontically-treated teeth, and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the prosthesis.
Over time, dentures will wear and need to be replaced or adjusted to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dental examinations are important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.