Treatments / Dentures
A viable solution to replace missing teeth for many patients, dentures can give back your smile, whilst also improving chewing and talking ability.
Dentures are bespoke appliances made to closely adapt to your mouth.
Full Dentures made to replace all your teeth.
Partial Dentures made to replace some your teeth.
ACRYLIC
Relatively easy to modify if you subsequently lose more teeth
Better option if you have periodontal disease
Cheaper
METAL
Generally offer more support
Covers less of the palate (roof of mouth)
Can be made thinner due to increased strength.
Improved taste of foods
Clasps are used to hold the denture to adjacent teeth to increase their stability and retention, giving increased confidence.
NOT a good option if you have periodontal disease
Only suitable if you have good oral hygiene