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 act as a replacement for some or all missing natural teeth. They may bridge gaps or replace an entire smile.
Yes, there are two different types of dentures – ‘conventional’ and ‘immediate.’
Conventional dentures are not fitted immediately after a patient’s tooth extraction, with a month-long gap between removal and fitting. Immediate, by contrast, can be fitted immediately afterward.
Yes. Conventional dentures allow time for the mouth to heal before dentures are placed over the gum. Immediate dentures address the tooth loss instantly and may be the preferred option for a patient. They may, however, require future adjustments to be made.
Following an initial dental examination, X-rays of the mouth are taken. Your dentures will then be created in the lab and fitted during an appointment.
The cost of dentures varies depending on the type, size, and materials used.
Your dentist will advise you after examination and consultation on your options, and we can also offer an affordable payment plan. Prices for dentures start from £980.00 for a partial denture.
