Dentures are removable false teeth mounted on a metal or plastic plates. They are worn to replace the missing or lost teeth so that the user can smile with confidence or enjoy their meals.
At Springvale Dental Clinic, we make full and partial dentures using the latest technology available in the market.
More Details about each of these can be found in the sections below.
Dentures are a tooth replacement option that involves artificial custom-fitted prosthetic teeth that are worn in place of the missing teeth. Dentures are usually removable and are not a permanent tooth replacement option. However, with the latest dental technology, dentures are becoming more and more enhanced in terms of aesthetics and functionality. At Springvale dental clinic, we ensure that your dentures are custom-fitted and made from the best quality material by renowned laboratories around Melbourne. Our dentures are durable and, with effective care, can last a number of years without replacement.
Dentures come in different shapes, sizes, and colours, but in their variety, there are usually two categories of dentures: partial dentures and full dentures.
These are dentures that replace just some of your missing teeth. If you have lost just a few of your teeth in the oral cavity, then partial dentures are for you. Partial dentures are fixed to the adjacent teeth using a metal frame to keep them in place and are removable. They are easily removable for cleaning and relining.
As the name suggests, full dentures are dentures that replace all of your missing teeth. In some cases, one may lose all of their teeth due to a number of reasons such as gingivitis, cavities, old age, or injuries. Loss of teeth may have adverse physical and psychological effects on a person. In this case, they may need full dentures to replace their missing teeth. Sometimes, when there are only a few teeth left that cannot support a bridge or any other teeth replacement option, the dentist may recommend that the remaining teeth are extracted and full dentures fitted. Full dentures are fitted to the jaws and stay in place through suction.
Any denture procedure at Springvale dental starts with the dentist assessing your teeth or mouth before proceeding with a treatment plan. The next step is initializing a treatment plan, which will involve taking impressions of your teeth and sending them to the lab for modification so that they fit you perfectly.
A trial denture is usually created first to allow for any adjustments before making the permanent dentures. This is to make sure they look as natural as possible.You may need to do a few progress review visits so the dentist can check your mouth's compatibility with the dentures and adjustments done accordingly.
Gone are the days when dentures were only associated with the elderly. These days, anyone can have dentures. Young and old alike, you may need dentures if;
Digital dentures are designed and fabricated using a digital process. Unlike traditional dentures, which are made using manual techniques, digital dentures are created using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. This means that the resulting prosthetic will be accurate and precise and thus comfortable for the patient.
Creating digital dentures begins with a comprehensive dental examination by your dentist. Our dental team at Springvale Dental Clinic will examine your mouth and take digital impressions of your teeth and gums. The digital impressions are then uploaded into specialized software used to design the dentures.
Once the design is complete, the digital data is sent to a milling machine that creates the dentures from a solid block of denture material. It results in a precise, accurate denture that fits comfortably and looks natural.
There are several benefits to choosing digital dentures over traditional dentures. These include:
Springvale Dental Clinic offers various digital denture services to meet your unique dental needs. These include:
Dental implants provide a solution to the challenges that come with unstable dentures. They give you the confidence to carry out your daily activities without having to worry about them. With implant-supported overdentures, your dentures will be anchored and supported by implants, providing extra stability that will put them in place.
Many people have tried using dental implants to stabilize dentures and found them to be very effective. Actually, as more people learn about the impressive results and lasting benefits of using dental implants to secure dentures, the number of satisfied patients continues to rise.
In fact, according to reports, dental implants have the highest success rate among all implanted surgical devices. With an implant-supported overdenture, the denture is securely attached to the implants via special attachments that snap on it.
However, just like traditional dentures, an implant-supported overdenture should be removed at night for cleaning purposes. While cleaning the overdentures, don’t forget to clean the gums and implant attachments as well.
Millions of individuals worldwide rely on dentures due to missing teeth. However, most of them lack enough remaining natural teeth to keep the dentures secure. This problem is commonly experienced with the lower jaw. It can result in embarrassment due to slipping dentures, difficulty eating certain foods, and ineffective denture adhesives. Additionally, the movement of the dentures can lead to gum ulcers and food getting stuck underneath them during meals. All these problems can cause a lot of frustration.
However, the good news is that there is a solution to restore the proper function of your dentures: stabilize them with dental implants.
- Restores the ability to chew properly, enabling a healthier diet and better overall health
- Enhances speech and self-assurance
- Increases comfort and reduces irritation of gum tissue
- Eliminates the need and expense of denture adhesives
- Frequently allows the utilization of your current denture
- It is a minimally invasive procedure
