Custom Dentures in Eastern Creek
Expert denture services using the latest materials and techniques. From full dentures to implant-retained solutions, we create comfortable, natural-looking dentures that restore your smile and function.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are removable oral appliances that replace missing teeth in your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. Our dental prosthetist crafts dentures from materials like acrylic, resin, metal, and porcelain.
Dentures are the most cost-effective option for replacing missing teeth.
The option that's right for you depends on your unique oral health needs, including how many teeth you're missing, how long they've been missing, the density of your jawbone, and your personal preferences.
What are the types of dentures
There are many different types of dentures. The option that’s right for you depends on your unique oral health needs.
Full dentures
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Full Denture/ complete denture, this appliance replaces an entire arch of missing teeth. A full denture rests atop your gums and relies on your palate (the roof of your mouth) or lower jawbone ridge for support. You may need to use denture adhesive (a special type of glue) to keep your appliance firmly in place.
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Full dentures/ complete denture are likely what comes to mind when you think about traditional dentures. They consist of artificial teeth and a gum-colored base.
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People who wear dentures usually take them out at night to clean them and give their gums a rest.
Partial dentures
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If you’re missing several or most of your teeth in one or both jaws, partial dentures may be an option.
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Partial dentures are similar to full dentures, as they also rely on your gums and underlying bone for support. But partial dentures also have special clasps that hook around your remaining natural teeth, providing additional stability.
Immediate dentures
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Sometimes people need tooth extractions before they can wear dentures. An immediate denture is a device you wear right after extractions.
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In some cases, immediate dentures are temporary appliances. Once you’ve healed, your dentist/ prosthetist will replace them with your final dentures. In other cases, you might be able to wear your final denture immediately after surgery. Your dentist can tell you what to expect in your situation.
Implant-retained dentures
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Instead of relying on your jawbone ridge and gums for support, implant-retained dentures attach to dental implants. Dental implants are small, threaded posts that surgeons place in your jawbone to replace missing teeth roots.
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Like traditional dentures, implant-retained dentures are removable. You take them out at night to clean and soak them.
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Implant-retained dentures typically offer more stability than traditional dentures because they “snap on” to implants embedded in your jaw. You won’t need denture glue to secure them in your mouth. For this reason, some people call them “snap-in dentures.”
Implant-supported dentures
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Unlike other types of dentures, implant-supported dentures (also called permanent dentures or hybrid dentures) are non-removable. They don’t snap in and out, and only your dentist can remove them.
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Dentists recommend implant-supported dentures for people who don’t want removable oral appliances. The downside of a nonremovable denture is that it requires more thorough daily cleaning, including flossing underneath your denture
What happens during a denture consultation?
A dentist will examine your mouth, including your jaws, gums and any remaining teeth. They’ll also take dental X-rays to check the thickness of your jawbone.
If your dentist determines that you’re eligible for dentures, they’ll discuss your denture options with you. The denture that’s right for you depends on several factors, including:
How many teeth you’re missing.
How long your teeth have been missing.
Whether you prefer a removable or nonremovable appliance.
The density and volume of your jawbone.
The relationship between your upper and lower jaws.
Your personal preferences.
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