When dentures or false teeth are mentioned, most people picture their grandma’s set of teeth in a glass of water.

However, significant advances in the dental industry have completely changed the dental replacement landscape. Modern false teeth are simpler, more natural-looking, and have more subtle fittings. We dare say that most of them would be hardly differentiated from real teeth.

There are various types of treatments for missing teeth to choose from. Here are some of the most common types of dentures and modern systems offered by our dental practice in London.

Types of Dentures and Implants Replacing Missing Teeth

Full dentures

They are also known as complete dentures. Full dentures replace an entire upper or lower set of teeth. They are usually used when one has lost all their natural teeth. The false teeth are designed to fit snugly over the patient’s gums and jaw. If tooth removal is necessary before affixing, you may be forced to go weeks or several months without teeth while the gums and jawbone heal.

An impression and mould of your mouth is taken, and the dentures are custom-made for you. Regular dental check-ups will be necessary to assess the denture’s effectiveness or to repair it.

Partial dentures

Partial dentures are fixed to existing natural teeth. They are used when one or more missing teeth need to be replaced. Several natural teeth need to remain as the denture is clipped to them via metal clasps. The clips can also be made from tooth- or gum-coloured material. This makes the dentures more discreet.

A mould of your mouth will be taken, and the impression used to create a tailored denture for you. The clasps are used to hold the teeth in place and keep them from moving. Partial dentures can be easily removed for regular cleaning and replacement. Strict dental hygiene must be followed to prevent the build-up of dental plaque.

Removable dentures

Removable dentures utilise a snap-on that holds the false teeth to the natural teeth. The Snap-on Dentures are removable crowns that snap on and off surgically inserted implants in the jawbones. Adhesives may be used to hold the dentures in place.

Their removable nature means that they may be taken off at inconvenient times. However, the removable design allows for the denture to be properly cleaned and maintained.

Dental implants

Dental implants are a permanent, more natural solution for replacing any number of missing teeth. The dental implants mimic the roots of teeth and are inserted into the jawbone. An artificial crown or bridge is then affixed to the implant.

One concern with full dentures is that they may slip out of place. Dental implants eliminate this worry by supporting a full set of permanent dentures.

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Fixed implant retained denture

An implant-retained denture is affixed with a removable overdenture with as few as two implants. The implants are used to keep the teeth in place.

The method is better suited to people who don’t have sufficient bone density for standard implants but still need a more permanent solution. The implant-retained denture is cheaper than a full denture but lacks the same biting and chewing strength.

The implant denture can easily be removed for cleaning, as with all regular false teeth.

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Temporary dentures

If tooth removal is required before permanent dentures can be fitted, your dentist may suggest waiting a few months for your gums and teeth to heal. Patients with a prominent gap may receive temporary false teeth fitted immediately after tooth extraction.

Due to a subsequent change in the shape of the gums and bone, the temporary dentures will soon become uncomfortable and will need to be replaced. It is vital to consult your dentist before undertaking the procedure.

False Teeth Cost in the UK

Conventional false teeth are priced much lower than their implant counterparts. They are the cheapest method to replace a missing tooth. The cost of the denture will vary depending on the material used and the number of teeth that need to be replaced. The more missing teeth, the higher the cost.

We do not provide NHS services at Angel Smile Dental Care; however, you may ask practices that provide NHS services for this. Under the NHS, you probably get the traditional basic acrylic-based dentures. The cost of NHS dentures under the band 3 category is £269.30 for 2019/20.

Private dental clinics charge between £450 and £2,500 for dentures made from more aesthetic materials, with more extensive laboratory work and senior technicians involved. Dentures are mostly unusable in the mouth, but can be stabilised and retained using dental implants.

Implant-retained bridges or hybrid dentures can also replace your missing teeth. Dental implants are more expensive but worth it, with advanced treatments like All-on-4 costing around £12,600 per jaw. See our dental implant costs.

If you have any queries about tooth replacement options, feel free to book an appointment with us or visit our N1 Angel Smile Dental clinic in London.

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