Dentures in Beverly Hills
It’s a major shift when your smile starts holding you back. A missing tooth makes certain foods an actual chore. The insecurity of a loose appliance can distract you from the moment. You're not looking for a dramatic change; you just want to feel solid, authentic, and confident in your smile again.
At Rifkin Raanan, restoration with dentures can help patients return to their baseline confidence. We treat the creation of dentures as precision engineering—a chance to perfect the mechanics and the aesthetic details simultaneously. Our goal is to craft a denture solution that feels stable, looks natural, and ultimately, helps you step back into your life feeling completely seamless. It’s all structure, no stress.
In the hands of an expert, dentures are no longer the bulky, uncomfortable appliances of the past. Today, these custom prosthetics—composed of artificial teeth and a supporting structure—are engineered to precisely replace all the teeth and the surrounding gum tissue. The result restores mechanical function, stabilizes speech, and provides crucial underlying support for the lips and cheeks.
Dr. Rodney Raanan is a dual-certified cosmetic dentist and a Prosthodontist —an expert uniquely qualified to address the complete biomechanics of the mouth. This focus ensures that the underlying bite, or occlusion, is correct and balanced, a critical factor for comfort and the long-term success of wearing new dentures.
The decision for a denture solution is based on the extent of your tooth loss and the condition of your existing dentition.
If a patient is missing all the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw, Complete Dentures are the necessary restoration. These are often referred to as full dentures or conventional dentures. It is essential that all remaining teeth be removed before the final prosthetic can be fitted comfortably and securely.
When a patient retains some remaining natural teeth, a Partial Denture is used to bridge the gaps. These removable partial dentures utilize a custom-designed framework, often incorporating a metal frame, to attach the denture teeth to the natural anchors, restoring the full arch's continuity.
Opting for custom-crafted dentures from a specialist in cosmetic dentistry ensures several distinct clinical and aesthetic advantages over mass-produced appliances.
Dentures can be a great option for many patients facing extensive tooth loss. Candidates include those who are missing numerous teeth or need to replace missing teeth across a full arch. They’re also ideal for people looking for a non-surgical solution that can restore aesthetics and functional stability, or for those looking to upgrade an existing ill-fitting denture due to discomfort or instability.
The most common point of clinical discussion is the stabilization of the prosthetic. While traditional dentures rely on suction and the shape of the gum ridge, the highest level of security comes from implant-supported dentures.
These are often referred to as permanent dentures. They are anchored to strategically placed dental implants surgically integrated into the jawbone. This provides a rock-solid foundation that eliminates the movement and slippage associated with conventional removable dentures.
Restoration starts with a comprehensive evaluation. Using advanced diagnostics, we meticulously assess your underlying bone volume, gum health, and overall occlusion. This process is crucial to ensure that any latent infections or structural deficiencies are fully addressed, guaranteeing a stable, healthy environment for your prosthetic.
The creation of custom dentures is a detailed process that prioritizes anatomical accuracy and aesthetic control.
The restoration begins with precise digital and physical mapping of the mouth and jaw structure. We capture highly accurate dental impressions of the oral tissues, ensuring every contour of the upper or lower jaw is recorded. This blueprint is used to create a dental model, which guides the entire treatment plan.
Our in-house Atelier Aesthetics lab allows our master dental technician to work in direct consultation with Dr. Raanan and Dr. Steven Rifkin. This direct, on-site collaboration ensures immediate, precise adjustments to the denture teeth and base, guaranteeing a custom look that cannot be achieved via external labs.
Before the final dentures are processed, we use a wax template of the artificial teeth. This is an essential trial phase that allows the patient to review the aesthetic alignment, phonetics, and bite. We proceed only when the position of the teeth and the overall look meet the patient’s personal preferences.
Once the appliance is crafted using high quality materials, the process of fitting dentures involves meticulous final checks. We ensure the denture base is completely smooth and that the prosthetic fits comfortably and securely, providing detailed instruction on how to manage the removable oral appliances.
There is no surgical downtime following the placement of conventional dentures. The recovery phase focuses exclusively on adaptation—allowing the mouth, tongue, and facial muscles to adapt to the structure of the removable appliances.
The practice provides detailed instructions to ensure the comfort and duration of your prosthetic. The denture wearer must gently clean the prosthetic every day with a soft brush and approved cleanser. Removable dentures should always be stored moist when not being worn.
For optimal oral health, the American Dental Association recommends removing your dentures at night. This allows the gums and oral tissues to rest and heal, which is a necessary step to prevent irritation. A custom set of new dentures typically lasts between 5 to 10 years. Implant-supported dentures often last longer because the dental implants minimize the underlying bone change in the upper or lower jaw.
The decision between immediate dentures and conventional dentures hinges on whether the patient can endure a period without teeth.
Conventional Dentures are crafted after all remaining teeth are extracted (teeth extracted), and the gum tissue has completely healed. This healing period ensures the most stable, perfect fit to the final jaw contour.
Immediate Dentures are temporary dentures designed and fabricated before the surgical intervention to remove the extracted teeth. They are placed immediately, ensuring the patient never goes without a smile. They act as a placeholder, protecting the healing soft tissues until the jaw is fully healed and the final dentures can be placed.
Even the highest quality dentures require maintenance over time.
The most common long-term issue is the onset of ill-fitting dentures. This is caused by natural bone change in the lower jaw, which causes the denture base to no longer fit comfortably. This requires a reline or rebase by the Prosthodontist.
If a prosthetic cracks or breaks, it is considered a broken denture and should be brought in immediately. The team can usually repair the broken dentures quickly; patients must never attempt to fix them with household adhesives.
A properly constructed and fitting denture should require minimal to no denture adhesive. If a constant application is required, it signals the appliance is ill-fitting and needs adjustment.
The cost of dentures at a specialist practice reflects clinical and aesthetic complexity. It represents the combination of specialized artistry, the time spent, and the premium materials used to deliver a restoration that is completely natural-looking. We prioritize customization over expediency.
Pricing variables include the type of restoration, as the cost of conventional dentures is distinct from the cost of a full set of implant-supported dentures, which requires surgical intervention and the use of dental implants. The investment also covers the use of the in-house Atelier Aesthetics lab and the premium, multi-layered acrylics and teeth used to create the prosthetic. Finally, the fee accounts for any preliminary dental procedures required, such as the removal of remaining teeth (teeth extracted) or pre-prosthetic bone treatment.
The decision of who designs your new dentures directly impacts the quality and stability of your smile for years to come.
The specialization held by Dr. Raanan as a Prosthodontist provides an unparalleled authority in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. This expertise guarantees that the final denture solution is superior in fit, bite, and long-term durability.
Our Atelier Aesthetics on-site lab in Beverly Hills provides a unique competitive edge. This in-house facility ensures that the dental technician works directly with the doctor to ensure the denture designs are executed to the highest aesthetic standard, a level of control that external labs cannot match.
Our unwavering commitment, embodied by the philosophy Own Your Smile™, is to achieve results that never appear manufactured or obvious.
The process of restoring a complete set of teeth with stability and confidence begins with an in-depth conversation with our specialists.
Schedule your consultation by calling (310) 205-5300 or use our online form to connect with the team.
A partial denture is a removable appliance that uses a metal frame to attach denture teeth to adjacent remaining natural teeth. A dental bridge is a fixed, non-removable prosthetic that is permanently cemented to either the natural teeth or dental implants.
Even the most accurately fitting dentures can become an ill-fitting denture over time. This is due to the natural physiological process of bone resorption in the upper or lower jaw after teeth are extracted. A reline adjusts the denture base to the new shape of the gums.
A high-quality, custom-fit set of new dentures should require minimal to no denture adhesive. If the denture wearer constantly relies on it, the appliance is likely an ill-fitting denture that needs necessary adjustments.
The best practice for oral health and to prevent irritation is to remove your dentures at night. This allows the gums and other oral tissues to rest and promotes circulation, as recommended by the American Dental Association.
Implant-supported dentures are fixed to dental implants, which provide stimulation to the jawbone. This prevents the bone atrophy associated with conventional dentures, offering superior stability, better long-term jaw health, and a more secure fit for the denture wearer.
If a broken denture occurs, the patient should contact the office immediately. The dental technician in the Atelier Aesthetics lab can often repair the denture designs quickly using specialized bonding and curing techniques.
A cosmetic dentist, especially one with prosthodontic expertise, treats dentures as a form of art. They focus on the subtle details of the denture designs—the size, color, and gum colored base—to ensure a natural looking prosthetic that aligns with your facial features and provides a truly beautiful smile.
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