Dentures

Acrylic Denture

An acrylic denture is the most common type of denture; which can be used in place of one or more missing teeth. Acrylic is incredibly durable and dentists are able to ensure the fit is comfortable for the patient.

Acrylic dentures are an affordable option for an induvial who requires a full denture, with a proven life span due to durability. It is important to ensure regular check ups for patients with dentures as normal, as soft tissues can reshape after a period of wearing a denture.

Chrome Denture

Chrome Dentures are another option for patients when considering a denture.

When a patient has some of their own teeth remaining it is often worth considering a chrome denture.

Remaining teeth can be used to support the chrome denture, improving stability. Clasps may be used to prevent the chrome denture from rotating, the clasps form part of the denture rather than an add on.

Chrome dentures need to be supported in the mouth to prevent the denture from moving in the mouth especially when biting down.  They can be supported as mentioned above by teeth which remain, gum supported or a mixture of tooth and gum supported.

Chrome dentures will generally fit better and last longer than acrylic dentures; they are also thinner and less bulky than acrylic dentures.

Implant Retained Dentures

An implant retained denture is held securely in place by multiple dental implants which provide stability to the denture which remains removable. Acrylic, ‘traditional dentures’ can be poorly fitting and even with adhesive can move. An implant retained denture can replace loose fitting dentures, maintain bone structure and provides a long-term solution. Implant retained dentures are also considered to be aesthetically pleasing.