Dentures

Dentures are removable prosthetic devices designed to replace missing teeth and restore function, appearance, and oral health. They can be full dentures, which replace an entire arch of teeth, or partial dentures, which fill in gaps when some natural teeth remain. With one denture, you can fill in all the missing teeth in the jaw.

Why is it important to fill my gaps?

Dentures help improve chewing, speech, and facial aesthetics. Dentures offers a practical solution for individuals who have lost mulitple teeth due to aging, injury, or disease.

Dentures support the health of remaining natural teeth (if present) by preventing them from shifting into empty spaces, which can lead to misalignment and bite problems. Additionally dentures help offload the forces off your natural teeth by helping “spread the load”.

Types of dentures

Partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain, fitting around them with clasps or precision attachments. They are more stable than full dentures as they hold onto your natural teeth for stability. They may be made of acrylic, or a combination of metal and acrylic.

Full dentures are used when no viable/healthy teeth remain. The sit over the gums, and rely on a suction between the gums and the denture to be stable. They can help fill in your facial structure and help you chew. They may not as stable as implants or partial dentures.

The Denture Process

During your visit, our dentist will conduct a thorough examination, which may include assessing your remaining teeth, health of your gums, underlying bony structure, and facial soft tissue.

After this assessment, the dentist will develop a personalised treatment plan based on your preferences, professional recommendations, and cost estimate.

The dentist may give you a dental clearance, so that a Dental Technician may work with you to get your denture fabricated.