Rebuilding Your SmileDentures

Dentures are removable false teeth. It is possible to have a full or a partial denture. Full dentures are constructed to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. Partial dentures are designed to be retained by clasping the remaining teeth and are cost effective way to replace multiple missing teeth.

There are three types of partial denture

Cobalt chrome. This denture has a cast metal substructure that is as thin as possible across the roof of your mouth or behind your lower teeth. This kind of denture has a rigid framework that is very strong and adapts very well to your mouth. It is the most comfortable type of partial denture to wear and is usually the best retained. It is also possible to have the clasps made in tooth coloured material, this is especially good when front teeth need to be clasped. The main disadvantages with a cobalt chrome denture are increased costs and difficulty adding teeth in the future.

Acrylic denture. This denture is made of all plastic, with wrought metal clasps retaining it around the remaining teeth. This type of denture is bulkier and not as strong as the cobalt chrome. It is, however, easier to add teeth to.

Velplast denture. This denture is a flexible acrylic like material that removes the need for metal clasps.

The decision about which type of denture will suit you is best discussed with your dentist, once a comprehensive examination has been conducted.

We only use laboratories located in Melbourne.

We only use laboratories located in Melbourne to construct our dentures. This ensures:

• They meet the Australian Standards for Quality
• Our materials are guaranteed not to include toxic heavy metals, unlike many imported cut-price dental products
• We can work closely with the lab techs to discuss specific requirements
• If any adjustments are needed, we can quickly have the modification made