Full Dentures

These are made when no teeth at all are present on the upper or lower jaws. It is the full lower denture that is always a problem as there is no bone to hold it in place (this is why it is always advised to save lower teeth). But denture implants are proving very successful in supporting a lower denture.

Partial Dentures

Vitallium

The best of the partial dentures. But the supporting teeth must be healthy as it can be difficult to add to these dentures if a supporting tooth is lost. So a full examination by your First Bite dentist must be carried out prior to constructing a Vitallium partial denture.

Acrylic

A cheaper form of partial denture that is constructed when cost is a factor, or when the supporting teeth are not healthy as it is easy to add to these dentures if another tooth is lost.

Click here to see an example of a denture in the Achieving Your Perfect Smile section.

Denture Implants

To overcome traditional denture problems, denture implants are now available as an alternative. The image below illustrates how a denture implant works. Speak to your First Bite Dentist to find out if a denture implant is suitable for you.