Dentures

Dentures are removable lab-made prosthetics used to fill spaces where teeth have been lost.

 

If dentures are replacing a full arch/mouth where all teeth in that arch/mouth have been lost, they're called a "full denture".

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If dentures are only replacing a few teeth lost in an arch, they're called a "partial denture".

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There are many different options when it comes to dentures which are appropriate in different situations. 

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Dentures are traditionally acrylic or metal-backed, however modern innovation has led to the formation of "flexi-dentures" and other denture variations which can offer more comfort or better aesthetics.

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Providing a denture requires the rest of the mouth to be in good condition, including:

• Abscence of disease

• Excellent oral hygiene

• Smoking cessation advice

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The denture making process takes a number of appointments (4-6) with 2 weeks between each appointment due to lab waiting times.