Dentures at Yangebup Dental Centre

Dentures are a removable appliance used to replace missing teeth. They are fabricated using either acrylic or cobalt chrome to which false teeth are added. They help with speech, chewing, add support to your lips and chin as well as improving the appearance of your smile.

There are two types of dentures:
  • Partial denture which replaces one tooth or several teeth.
  • Full denture which replaces the whole set of teeth, on the upper or lower.
Dentures are kept in place by either using clasps which anchor around neighbouring teeth or by the dentures’ natural suction. On occasions a denture fixative or glue is recommended to aid in keeping the denture in place.

All dentures are designed by the dentist or our dental technician to suit each patient’s individual needs.
Satisfaction of dentures will vary among patients, and it must be understood that a new denture may require several adjustments before it is as comfortable and functional as possible.
During the initial consultation, your dentist will assess your needs and thoroughly examine your mouth for suitability for dentures, looking at:
  • All your existing teeth, checking for mobile teeth as these may have to be removed prior to having new dentures.
  • Looking at existing restorations, fillings, crowns etc.
  • The health of your gums, to make sure there is no infection present.
  • The way the teeth bite together
  • If you have no natural teeth, accessing your gums and underlying bone.
The procedure will be explained to you and a treatment plan given, stating all the stages and the costing.

Generally, from 2 up to 4  appointments will be necessary as dentures are made in stages. The stages are the same whether you are having full dentures or partial dentures. The only exception being an ‘Immediate denture’,  when a tooth is extracted and the denture is fitted immediately to replace the missing tooth. This denture will then have to be adjusted or replaced in 3 to 6 months after the extraction.

Dentures should be taken out every night. Food and plaque will accumulate on the denture and on any teeth the denture fits around. This food and plaque can cause decay and gum disease, and so it is important that a high standard of Oral Hygiene is maintained. 
Contact the professional team at Yangebup Dental Centre today to help you with all your denture needs.
Call 9417 9888 or send an appointment request.