Conventional Removable
Dentures

This depends on a range of factors, particularly the number and location of missing teeth or failed teeth that you wish to replace and the extent of gum and bone loss sustained since tooth loss, which will negatively impact on your lip and cheek support. Moreover, the choice is also dictated by your expectation and tolerance, given a removable denture is generally less retentive and stable, more prone to gum irritation (sore spot) and will require a longer adjustment period in eating function and speech given its relatively larger size compared to fixed bridgework and implant restorations. However, it remains as the most cost effective option for the replacement of the greatest number of teeth and lost surrounding tissue structure. In certain circumstances, this may also be the only viable option for some patients. Your Prosthodontist will discuss your options with you before undertaking any treatments.

Despite using only the best techniques, highest quality composite or acrylic and metal materials and design suited to your needs, the longevity of your Removable Conventional Denture depends in large part on how well you look after it. With good oral hygiene, appropriate choice of diet and use and maintenance of any remaining teeth serving support, your permanent Removable Conventional Denture will generally last for 5-10 years. Temporary version will generally deteriorate and last for less than 5 years. As part of our service, we may discuss lifestyle changes that should be considered to increase the life of your treatment.

While many general dentists offer conventional removable denture to their patients, there are complex situations when referral to Prosthodontists should be considered. Prosthodontists who have undertaken a minimum of 3 years full-time specialist dental training in Removable Conventional Denture, in addition to their general dentist qualification. For instance, patients are often referred to us with the hope to save their teeth, explore the option of fixed bridgework or implant restorations prior to the last resort of removable conventional denture. Some patients may be first time denture users with expected difficulty in adaptation, whilst others present as long time denture users, but experience increasing challenges for continued use as the remaining support teeth fail and further gum and bone loss ensues. In complex situations, removable overdenture is performed, where removable denture is designed to be supported or retained by dental implants. In extreme circumstances, Maxillofacial Prosthetics is a sub-specialty within the field of Prosthodontics, where our Prosthodontists will transform a removable conventional denture into a device that bring function and quality of life to patients with cleft lip palate needing obturator type devices and those who have received oral maxillofacial reconstructive surgery for cancer and trauma.

Yes, a referral from your dentist is needed before booking an appointment with our team.

Until we have a full plan in place we unfortunately cannot give cost estimates, as all our work is completed bespoke for each patient. However, all costs associated with your treatment are provided in detail before any work begins.