Full Dentures

 

Full dentures are removable appliances used to replace teeth when all remaining teeth have been extracted.

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Partial dentures

 

Partial dentures are removable appliances used to fill the gap left by missing teeth. A partial denture is supported by other teeth with clasps. There are 2 available materials: acrylic and cobalt chrome.

Acrylic

A cheaper option of the two, acrylic dentures are bulkier than cobalt chrome dentures. It however allows for the denture to be relined if required hence a good option for immediate dentures.

Cobalt chrome

A more expensive option, cobalt chrome dentures are very thin, strong, lightweight and accurately fitting appliances. It is not usually recommended for immediate dentures.

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Immediate dentures

 

Immediate dentures are removable appliances that are placed immediately after the teeth are removed. As the bone shrinks after an extraction, an immediate denture usually requires a reline after 3 months.

 

Flexible dentures

 

Flexible dentures are removable appliances that are usually used to replace a small gap. It is light and flexible but does not allow for relines, additions or repairs if it breaks.

 

Implant retained dentures

 

An implant-retained denture is a removable appliance similar to a full denture but snaps into the underlying implants. Implant-retained dentures have improved retention and stability and are a good option for patients who struggle with a traditional full denture.