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When teeth have to be lost or you have missing teeth it is comforting to know that there are choices for replacement.
Replacement using dentures is still a very useful treatment when made well and with modern methods and materials. Sometimes patients think this is a poorer choice than bridges or implants but a well constructed denture can help restore not only missing teeth but help support the facial tissues and can take years of you.
Dentures can also be used as an interim treatment choice when awaiting healing of tissues following extraction of teeth before a bridge is fitted or dental implants are placed.
Traditional Removable Dentures
Traditional removable dentures can be used to replace anything form a single missing tooth to a full arch. They can be made of acrylic or a combination of acrylic and cobalt chrome to aid strength and retention with a metal framework.
We can even make dentures out of a flexible Valplast material that can also have a soft cushioned lining for extra comfort.
Dentures are made by our very skilled dental technicians in the dental laboratory to have great aesthetics and function.
Dental Implant Retained Dentures
For patients who struggle to keep a full denture in place, usually because of lack of bone support, we can construct a full denture that “clicks” into place on two or four well placed implants in your jaw.
We would initially place the implants and then following a period of healing we then construct the dentures. This is a slightly different technique to the traditional method but the end result is a firm denture that is fixed in place but still removable for cleaning.
This is an excellent way to help give you more confidence when eating, chewing and talking with a firm denture fixed in place.
Speak to a member of the Open Dental team on 020 7112 5353 for more information about our Denture Clinic
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Denture Clinic · Islington
Modern dentures,
made to fit and last.
When teeth have to be lost, you have more choices than you might expect. A well-constructed denture — made using modern materials and methods — can restore not only your missing teeth but also support the facial tissues and give you your confidence back.
Traditional Removable DenturesA well-made denture is more than
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A well-made denture is more than
a missing tooth replacement.
Traditional removable dentures can replace anything from a single missing tooth to a full arch. A well-constructed denture restores not only missing teeth but helps support the facial tissues — and with modern materials and methods, the results are significantly better than patients often expect.
Our dentures are made by skilled dental technicians in our dental laboratory, crafted for both aesthetics and function. We offer several material options depending on your needs.
Acrylic dentures
The most common type — lightweight, affordable and suitable for replacing any number of teeth from a single tooth to a full arch.
Cobalt chrome (metal framework)
A combination of acrylic and a metal cobalt chrome framework — thinner, stronger and more retentive than acrylic alone. Well suited to patients who need a partial denture.
Valplast flexible dentures
Made from a flexible thermoplastic material with a soft cushioned lining for extra comfort. Particularly suited to patients who find traditional dentures uncomfortable.
Implant-Retained DenturesA denture that clicks
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A denture that clicks
firmly into place.
For patients who struggle to keep a full denture in place — often because of reduced bone support — an implant-retained denture is a transformative solution. Two or four dental implants are placed in the jaw, and a full denture is then constructed to clip securely onto them.
The result is a firm, stable denture that removes the anxiety of movement when eating, chewing or talking. It is still removable for cleaning, but fixed in place while being worn.
Fixed in place while worn
Clicks securely onto implants — no movement when eating, chewing or talking.
Still removable for cleaning
Unlike a fixed bridge, the denture can still be removed each night for thorough cleaning.
Suitable where bone support is reduced
An excellent option for patients for whom a traditional full denture will not stay reliably in place.
FAQ
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The questions we hear most often from patients about denture appointments; answered honestly.
We offer three main types of traditional removable denture — acrylic, cobalt chrome (with a metal framework), and Valplast flexible dentures with a soft cushioned lining. We also offer implant-retained dentures for patients who need more stability. Your dentist will discuss which option suits your situation at your consultation.
Several appointments are usually needed — for impressions, bite records, try-ins and the final fitting. The exact number depends on the complexity of your case. We will give you a clear timeline at your consultation so you know what to expect.
Yes. Modern dentures are designed to look natural — the teeth are carefully selected to match your remaining teeth in shade and shape, and the gum-coloured base is tinted to blend in. Patients are often surprised by how natural a well-made denture looks.
Most patients need a few weeks to fully adjust to wearing a new denture — speaking and eating may feel different at first. This is entirely normal. Any persistent sore spots can be adjusted at a review appointment, so please do not simply put up with discomfort.
Acrylic dentures are the most common type — lightweight and suitable for replacing any number of teeth. Cobalt chrome dentures have a thin metal framework underneath the acrylic, making them stronger, thinner and better retained. They are particularly well suited to partial dentures where a precise, stable fit is important.
Yes — a temporary denture can be made to restore your appearance and function while you wait for implants to integrate or a bridge to be made. We will plan this as part of your overall treatment sequence.
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