Partial dentures

A partial denture is designed to replace one or several missing teeth. Partial dentures are composed of three different materials. A cast metal base with clasping arms holds a pink plastic gum tissue and plastic or porcelain teeth. The metal clasps are silver in color and, depending on the individual circumstances, may or may not be visible when you talk or smile. These clasps are absolutely necessary to hold the partial in place. Their location and design are dictated by the shape and position of your remaining teeth and which missing teeth will be replaced. We will show you where the clasps are to be located in your mouth.

Plaque can accumulate on your denture and your gum tissue. Use a very soft toothbrush to gently brush your gums. Also, brush your partial denture daily with a denture brush and cleanser. Always store your partial denture in water when you are not wearing it.

Complete dentures

Full dentures replace a full arch of missing teeth to restore chewing and facial appearance. A denture can be constructed to replace missing top teeth, missing bottom teeth, or both.

If you already have a denture or dentures, the construction of new dentures is relatively easy. Your mouth is familiar with the feel of the denture. Preliminary impressions are made from which more exact impression trays are designed and fabricated. These trays are used to make a final master impression, from which the denture will be made. Expect to make several visits with us, as the dentures settle in and sore spots develop. Do not expect the new dentures to fit the same as your old ones.

If you have recently had one or a few teeth extracted, or are having a full denture made after wearing a removable partial denture, you will need more time to adjust to the new full denture. It can take 3 to 6 months for soft tissue to heal and reshape itself fully after an extraction. Many times, a denture is made before this time period has elapsed. Expect to have more sore spots and more adjustments before the denture feels comfortable.

You may also expect to have the denture relined after a few months to compensate for that tissue change.

All our dentists are experienced in making dentures. If you think your case is complex and need specialist attention, we have an in-house specialist prosthodontist who is an expert in partial, complete, and implant dentures.

Get in touch with

Apex Dental

Baulkham Hills

Suite 215, 10 Century Circuit Norwest Business Park, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
Tel: (02) 8850 4525

Liverpool

Shop 2, 107 Moore Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170
Tel: (02) 9602 7815

Quakers Hill

206 Farnham Road,
Inside Emerald Medical Centre, Quakers Hill NSW 2763
Tel: (02) 9626 5553

Wentworthville

31/15-17 Lane Street,
Wentworthville NSW 2145
Tel: (02) 9896 4949

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