Prosthetic Dentistry
Dentures
If you have a few or all of your teeth missing, one solution is to have a denture. Dentures can be Full (Replacing all the teeth) or Partial (Replacing only few teeth) they can be plastic or Metal partial dentures.
Here is how a denture works:
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A denture is made from hard-wearing material that mimics the look of teeth and gums to give your mouth a natural appearance.
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After impressions are taken, a denture is designed in a dental laboratory.
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Dentures are made to fit snugly on your gums and you will be able to remove them for cleaning.
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When you wear a denture for the first time it may take some getting used to when speaking or eating and chewing. It is important that you take extra care when conducting your hygiene regime so that you can avoid bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. Our hygienist will be able to show you how to best take care of your denture and gums and will tell you about specialised brushes you can use to do this.
Benefits of Dentures
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A solution to replacing several missing teeth.
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Designed to give you a natural-looking smile.
Implants for Replacing a Single or Multiple Teeth
If you have lost one or few teeth, you may be wearing a partial denture. This can be a real burden, causing embarrassment, discomfort and generally having a real negative impact on your quality of life. Did you know you don’t have to eat soft foods or wear dentures for the rest of your life? Implants are a viable and clinically proven alternative to missing teeth.
Multiple teeth can be replaced with just a single implant. The implant screw can support a bridge of up to four teeth in a row, each stable and sturdy and guaranteed for life with good hygiene and maintenance.
Depending on the volume of jawbone, a dental implant and abutments can be placed on the same day or over a period of months. The implants will look and feel like your natural teeth.
After a period of healing, your implants will be fully integrated and will look, feel and function just like natural teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
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If missing teeth are not replace with implants the jawbone will recede, giving your face a sunken appearance. Implants give you a youthful boost.
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You can bite or chew a variety of foods