Acrylic Denture

A removable acrylic denture that replaces several missing teeth, restoring chewing, speech and the appearance of the smile. Custom-made from impressions of the mouth, it rests on the gums and any remaining teeth. Dental Corner also offers more rigid cast-metal (skeletal) dentures and flexible dentures, and can advise on implant-supported options for a more stable, fixed result where suitable.

A denture is a custom-made removable appliance that replaces missing teeth and the surrounding tissue, helping to restore the ability to chew and speak and supporting the lips and cheeks. An acrylic (plastic-based) denture is the most established and economical type, carrying the replacement teeth on a gum-coloured base; it can replace a few teeth (a partial denture) or a whole arch (a complete denture). At Dental Corner denture treatment starts with an assessment of the remaining teeth and gums and a series of impressions and bite records, from which the laboratory builds a denture tailored to the individual mouth. The shape, fit and tooth shade are checked and refined so the denture is as comfortable and natural-looking as possible. For patients who want something more rigid and less bulky, the clinic offers cast-metal skeletal dentures that clasp onto the natural teeth, and flexible dentures that use a softer, gum-coloured material. Where greater stability is desired, dentures can also be designed to clip onto implants. New dentures usually take a short period to get used to, and occasional adjustments help with comfort as the gums settle. Dentures suit adults missing several or all of their teeth who want a removable, more affordable alternative to fixed bridgework or implants; the dentist explains the pros and cons of each denture type and of implant-supported options at consultation.