Complete dentures are a full set of replacement teeth that are used in the upper and lower regions of the mouth. They are a replacement or prosthetic device for missing teeth. Denture teeth are made out of acrylic or porcelain and are held together by an acrylic base. A full upper denture has suction in the palatal area, whereas the lower has a moving jaw and tongue when eating speaking and chewing. The full lower denture will have no retention and will move when chewing.

It is important to have sharp teeth so chewing can be done with ease. Dentures are needed for proper chewing and more importantly digestion. It is recommended that new dentures be made approximately every five years to maintain the physical changes of your body and oral cavity as well as wear on acrylic teeth causing dullness.