Complete and partial acrylic dentures

Complete and partial acrylic dentures are used as a method of missing tooth replacement. Below there is a simplified description of how dentures are made:

   - first appointment: once you have been considered a candidate for a denture, your dentist makes impressions of your upper and lower teeth using stock trays filled with dental impression material.
   - second appointment: Your dentist checks occlusal relationship and makes impressions of your teeth using custom made trays fabricated by a dental technician.
   - third appointment: at this stage, a trial denture with teeth attached to wax is ready. If the model fits in your oral cavity and you are satisfied with its look, your dentist returns the model to the laboratory to have a final denture made.
   - fourth appointment: an acrylic denture is ready and if necessary, minor adjustments are made. Your dentist checks whether occlusal position is normal and the denture fits in your mouth. Once your denture is perfect, you can enjoy your new teeth.

Frequently Asked Questions:

- what are the indications for acrylic dentures? - edentulism (the lack of own teeth) or numerous tooth gaps that cannot be replaced in other way are indications for acrylic dentures. The former requires complete dentures whereas the latter requires partial dentures.
- how often should dentures be replaced? - while wearing dentures, it is recommended to visit your dentist once a year. The dentist must examine the condition of your denture and whether it still fits in your oral cavity. After 5-7 years, dentures need to be replaced as they no longer fit properly and become unstable, which results from natural changes in the denture bearing area.
- how long does it take to get an acrylic denture? - it takes approximately 2 weeks since the first appointment at your dentist's.