A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It is made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with various metals. Complete dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position. Complete dentures are either “conventional” or “immediate.”
A conventional denture is placed in the mouth about a month after all the teeth are removed to allow for proper healing, whereas an immediate denture is placed as soon as the teeth are removed. The drawback behind an immediate denture is that it may require more adjustments after the healing has taken place.
The cost of dentures depends on the overall dental treatment required and the type of dentures fitted. At your initial examination and after X-rays are taken of your mouth, our dentist will be able to better advise you on treatments, denture options, the associated costs involved, and our available payment plans to make your new teeth an affordable reality.
Dentures are removable false teeth which replace some or all missing natural teeth – either bridging gaps or replacing an entire set.
Yes, there are two different types – ‘conventional’ and ‘immediate.’
The difference between the types is how soon after extraction that the dentures are fitted. Conventional dentures are fitted after a month. Immediate can be fitted immediately after the extraction.
There are benefits to both types. Conventional dentures allow the mouth to heal before dentures are fitted. Immediate dentures, because they address the tooth loss instantly, may be the preferred option for a patient. Immediate dentures may, however, require future adjustments.
Following an initial dental examination, measurements are taken for your dentures to be created in the lab. Your dentures will then be fitted during an appointment.
The price of dentures varies widely depending on the type, size, and materials used. We offer acrylic and metal dentures.
After an examination and consultation, your dentist will advise you on your options, and we can also offer an affordable payment plan. Prices for dentures start from £980.00 for a partial denture.
