Dentures are prosthetic devices designed to replace missing teeth.
Missing teeth are common among adults and elderly people, and can be caused by various things such as decay, periodontal disease, poor oral hygiene, or accidents caused by sport or other injury.
At Fullarton Park Dental we can customise a denture to fit your mouth comfortably. Dentures are made from a plate, metal or acrylic, designed to fit over the bone and soft tissues of your jaw.
Ceramic or acrylic false teeth are attached to the plate, matching any remaining teeth to create as natural a look as possible.
Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are made prior to the tooth or teeth being removed. These are made when the patient simply can’t afford to be without a tooth or teeth straight after a planned extraction. Implant retained (supported) dentures are possible using the technology of dental implants to secure dentures permanently, so that the denture is very firmly secured to the jaw.
If you are interested in discussing Denture options for your missing teeth or if you have an old Denture which is ill fitting please don’t hesitate to give us call on 08 8272 5271 or submit an enquiry online
Frequently Asked Questions
Immediate dentures are an option for some patients. However, a full consultation with a dentist here in the clinic is required to make sure that you are a suitable candidate.
It is recommended to remove dentures at night unless there is a reason to keep them in, occasionally some people may prefer to keep them in if sleeping in a room with someone they feel self-conscious with or if staying in hospital etc. But for the majority of nights, it is best to take them out.
