If you were trying to understand your denture options, wouldn’t you want to hear from people who have spent years studying how they should fit, feel, function, and hold up over time? At Big Sky Dentures & Implants in Missoula, MT, that kind of knowledge comes from daily hands-on work, not vague promises. Dr. Jack Booth brings a strong background in implant and general dentistry, while denturists Remi Berube and Kristen Berube bring decades of experience designing, fitting, adjusting, and repairing custom appliances for patients with missing teeth. Together, they help patients compare their options, improve comfort, and maintain the teeth they rely on every day.
Your choices may include full dentures, partial dentures, or other solutions, depending on your oral health, timeline, and budget. Our role is to explain those options clearly, help you understand what each one can do, and guide you toward a solution that feels practical for your life.
A Closer Look at Your Denture Options
Denture options generally fall into two main categories: regular dentures and implant dentures. Both replace missing teeth, but they feel and function differently because they rely on different forms of retention.
Regular Dentures
A regular denture is a removable set of artificial teeth attached to a gum-colored base. It can replace a full arch of missing teeth or a smaller section of teeth, depending on your needs. Full dentures replace a full arch of teeth, while partial dentures replace several missing teeth and use small clasps to connect to the natural teeth that remain.
Traditional dentures sit directly on the gums and stay in place through suction, adhesive, or clasps. Modern dentures can look much more natural than older styles, with tooth shapes, shades, and contours that better reflect a real smile.
Traditional dentures remain a reliable and accessible option for many patients, especially those who want a more affordable upfront solution, prefer to avoid surgery, or may not be good candidates for dental implants due to certain health concerns or significant bone loss.
Implant Dentures
Implant dentures offer another level of retention. We fabricate these dentures to attach to dental implants we place in the jawbone. The number of implants can vary depending on the type of denture, the amount of retention needed, and the condition of your bone. One of the more common implant dentures snaps on and off for daily cleaning. Often called snap-on dentures or overdentures, this option typically rests on roughly four to six dental implants.
For some patients, implant dentures create a more secure fit than traditional dentures because the dental implants anchor the denture instead of relying only on the gums.
During your consultation, we evaluate your bone structure, oral health, goals, and budget to help determine which denture option makes the most sense for you.
Denture Care That Starts With You
At Big Sky Dentures & Implants, we help patients at every stage of denture care.
Some patients come to us because they need their first denture. Others already have a denture that no longer fits well, causes sore spots, feels loose, or needs repair. Our goal is to give you clear options and practical care, without making the process feel more complicated than it needs to be.
We offer full dentures, partial dentures, immediate dentures, and several partial denture options. For patients who want to avoid metal in their partial denture, we can also discuss metal-free options. Each type serves a different purpose, so we help you understand what fits your mouth, your timeline, and your budget.
Denture care also continues after your restoration is made. As your gums and jaw change, your denture may start to feel loose and rub against certain areas. When that happens, we can help with denture relines, tissue conditioners, and same-day denture repairs, all with the goal of improving comfort and helping your denture fit the way it should.
For patients who need teeth removed, immediate dentures can make the transition feel more manageable. We can place an immediate denture on the same day as extractions, so you do not have to go without teeth while your mouth heals.
Our approach to dentures is simple: help you understand your options, care for the denture you have, and find a solution that fits your mouth, your timeline, and your budget.
Explore Your Denture Options in Missoula, MT
Full dentures, partial dentures, immediate dentures, relines, and repairs all serve different needs. At Big Sky Dentures & Implants, we help you understand those differences clearly so you can make a decision that fits your mouth, your timeline, and your budget.
Schedule a consultation at Big Sky Dentures & Implants in Missoula, MT, to learn which denture option makes the most sense for you!
