What is a denture?
Dentures or false teeth are removable replacements for missing teeth.
A full denture is used when no natural teeth remain.
A partial denture is used to replace one or more missing teeth and is fitted around existing natural teeth sometimes with a metal clasp to help secure it in place, it can be easily unclipped and removed.
What are the benefits of having Dentures?
The main benefit is a fully functioning set of teeth that will look and feel so much better. Tooth loss can cause your face to take on a sunken cheeked appearance, but dentures can give your cheeks shape and definition.
What are the different types of denture?
Plastic dentures are made from acrylic.
Metal dentures are made from a chrome cobalt frame with acrylic gums and teeth attached. These are thinner and lighter to wear than plastic dentures.