Partial dentures can replace one tooth, or a bunch of them!
Partial dentures are made to fill the space left from missing teeth and can be made different ways with a few types of material. At Denture Haus we offer a full range of solutions for our patients, including same-day partial denture repairs.
See the amazing difference dentures can make.
Partial dentures are generally made from acrylic, the same material as full dentures. We use the best acrylic available that are designed for longevity and looks.
Acrylic
Your acrylic partial denture stays in place using stainless steel clasps. In some cases, a ‘snap’ denture can be made that doesn’t need clasping. We will be able to tell you if this can work for you.
Often the acrylic is combined with a metal framework. This can take away a lot of the bulk from a full acrylic denture, and comes with precision clasping that is often smaller and less obvious than a stainless steel wire.
Valplast
An alternative to acrylic is a flexible material called Valplast. Slightly translucent, the clasping blends naturally into your gums making the appliance near-invisible.
Valplast is not suitable for all cases; if you are lacking undercuts for the material to lock into or you need a larger area covered, you will need to consider an alternative.
Your denture will be completed over a number of stages.
The amount of time and visits may vary from those you have done in the past or of family members and friends who have had the same work done. Every case is unique, but generally, an acrylic and/or chrome denture is made with the following stages:
Initial Impression
Using a special type of material, your Prosthetist will take an impression of your mouth.
Secondary Impression
The technician will make a custom or special tray to take another impression of your mouth.
Bite Registration
Next, a bite block will be built on the new model. This wax rim will be placed in your mouth and you will need to bite down to leave marks on the surface.
Try In
When ready, this wax mock-up will be placed in your mouth and small adjustments can be made. If you are happy, the denture can now be finished.
Finish
Your Prosthetist will insert the denture and trim away any spots that cause you trouble. It will take time and a few adjustments to get it just right.
Follow Up
If you had teeth removed the day your denture was inserted, you will need to come back and have the denture relined.
Enquire today about a partial denture.
