Dentures
Melbourne Smile Boutique
Dentures
We understand the profound impact that missing teeth can have on your quality of life, from difficulties in speaking and eating to feeling self-conscious about your smile. That’s why we offer customised denture solutions, leveraging high-end technology and our extensive experience to restore both function and aesthetics to your mouth.
Our dentures are crafted with precision, designed to emulate the natural shape and color of your teeth, ensuring a seamless and comfortable fit. Whether you require complete dentures to replace an entire set of teeth or partial dentures to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, we are here to provide solutions that meet your specific needs.
For those who may be struggling with older, uncomfortable dentures, our clinic utilises the latest advancements in dental technology to create dentures that not only look more natural but also provide enhanced comfort and fit. Our compassionate team is dedicated to understanding each patient’s journey, providing personalised guidance and support throughout the process of selecting and adapting to their new dentures.
Your journey to a restored smile and renewed confidence starts here, at Melbourne Smile Boutique, where we believe in offering not just dental solutions, but a pathway to a better, happier life.
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With full dentures, a gum-coloured acrylic (a type of plastic) base fits over your gums. The base of the upper denture covers the roof of your mouth (your palate), while that of the lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to accommodate your tongue.
Dentures are custom-made for each patient in a dental laboratory from impressions taken by the dentist of your mouth. Your dentist will determine which of the three types of dentures below would work best for you.
Every person is different, and as such, some people adjust much faster than others to dentures. Eating and speaking with dentures might take a little practice. Minor irritation or soreness is also not unusual. If you experience irritation, see your dentist.
Conventional full
A conventional full denture is fitted in your mouth after all your natural teeth have been extracted and healing has taken place. Healing could take several months, during which time you are without teeth.
Immediate full
Measurements are and impressions (moulds) are taken of your mouth by your dentist over a number of visits. At the last appointment, your natural teeth are removed, and your new denture/s are inserted at once. While immediate dentures offer the benefit of never having to be without your teeth, they must be relined (new pink material is put in your denture by the lab after your dentist has taken a new impression) several months after the denture is first issued. The reason is that the bone supporting the teeth reshapes as it heals, causing the denture to become loose.
Partial
A partial denture rests on a metal framework that attaches to your natural teeth. Sometimes crowns are placed on some of your natural teeth and serve as anchors for the denture. Partial dentures offer a removable alternative to bridges.