How are dentures made?

Fitting new dentures (dentures) is an exciting time, and your dentist is on hand throughout the process to help and answer your questions. The following will introduce you to the whole process of tooth extraction, impression and installation.

Extract a tooth

Before making an impression, your dentist will assess the condition of your mouth to choose the most suitable course of treatment for you. Your dentist will tell you if you need to have your teeth extracted before your dentures can be fitted. If you need to have teeth extracted, you will need time for the gums (gum) to heal first, and the healing time will depend on how many teeth you need to extract.

If you need to have teeth extracted, you may choose to use temporary dentures. Temporary dentures can be worn while they heal, but as the gums heal, they will need to be readjusted for optimal results.

Make an impression

To make sure your dentures fit best, your dentist will measure your mouth and make impressions of your teeth. You may also need multiple impressions to make minor adjustments from which the dental technician initially builds the new dentures.

Choose your new teeth

Chances are you want your dentures to look like your real teeth, so you can provide your dentist with a previous photo as a reference and work with your dentist to decide on the colour, shape and shade of your dentures and trays to ensure they match You are the best match.

Try-in stage

After you have finished taking denture impressions and decided on the color and shape, your dentures will be made, and you can try them on for the first time to see how they look, fit and comfort, and experience them How it feels to wear your dentures, and tell your dentist how comfortable and well-fitting your dentures are, so you can make any adjustments you need.

Conduct regular inspections

When you start wearing new dentures, it is important to have regular dental checkups so you can reflect and discuss your denture fit and problems with your dentist. Your dentist will help and advise you. The entire process of fitting dentures can take months from start to finish, so if you have any concerns, tell your dentist right away.

Careful and correct care of dentures is very important. You can do this by establishing a thorough cleaning routine and storing your dentures properly when not in use - taking good care of them can help them last longer so you can continue to enjoy life.