FULL OR PARTIAL DENTURE

Indication

A full acrylic denture is only fabricated when the patient is missing all of the original teeth. This not only restores the chewing function, but has an esthetic effect as well. Partial denture is fabricated when the patient still possesses some teeth, however, not enough in numbers or not properly positioned for a bridge. If molar teeth are missing, a partial denture becomes necessary to restore the chewing function.

Denture types, materials

A complete acrylic denture is made for edentulous patients. The partial denture is cast metal, covered by acrylic. In both cases the teeth are acrylic. Porcelain teeth cannot be used in the denture, because their weight would pull the denture from its place. Partial dentures can be connected to existing teeth, crowns, and bridges in a variety of ways. The easiest method is to employ metal clasps. However, this is esthetically not the optimal solution, because the arm of the clasps is visible at the gum line. Esthetically, the best solution is achieved by using precision attachments. In this case, the bridge and the removable denture have to be fabricated at the same time. This is called combination work, because there is a fixed as well as a removable component. One part of the attachment is connected to the bridge, the other part to the denture. When the denture is snapped in place, the attachment is not apparent. Another advantage to this method is the stability of the denture.

Making the denture

Fabrication of bridges for combination works is explained in the crowns and bridges section. All types of dentures are made in a similar way. During the first visit, we take preliminary impressions of both the maxillary and mandibular arches, which allows the technician to make a custom tray. This helps us attain a more precise impression and fabrication of a more stable denture. During this visit, we also measure the central occlusion. This is important, because we are able to fill the void left by the missing teeth with a wax rim, which supports both the face and the lip, eliminating the wrinkles associated with a caved in mouth. During the next phase, we try in the teeth in wax. At this time we are still able to modify the size, shape and position of the teeth according to the patients wishes. Adjustment of the teeth in wax, requires another try in. Finally, when all teeth are esthetically correct, the dental technician completes the final denture. The whole process takes about two weeks form the first impression, or three weeks in case of combination work.

Post-denture complications

Like a new shoe, a new denture takes getting accustomed to. Sensitive areas of the gum might become sore. This can be adjusted at the office. The patient needs to wear the denture for half a day before the adjustment, because this amount of time is needed for the sore spots to become visible to the dentist. The facial muscles also need to get accustomed to the new denture; talking and chewing might be strange initially. If during chewing, there is premature contact between the teeth, adjustments can also be made. If the denture is not cleaned properly, bacteria and fungi can spread, which could initiate various inflammatory reactions. Therefore, it is recommended, that in addition to using denture cleaning tablets at night, the denture should be cleaned after eating as well. Dentures cause continuous bone and gum recession, therefore, a new denture should be fabricated minimum every eight years to accommodate the changing conditions in the mouth.

Warranty

The technician guarantees the denture for a year. The interim denture is not included in the warranty due to its temporary nature. The warranty is only valid, if the patient appears at the half-year follow up examinations.

Fees

Charge for complete denture (upper and lower piece apart): 80.000 - 95.000 HUF (plastic) > Euro
Charge for partial denture: 95.000 HUF (cast metal) > Euro
Precision attachments: 17.500 HUF / piece. > Euro
Charge for examination and consultation: 4.000 HUF > Euro

Appointments: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 8 pm.
Telephone: + (36 1) 266 7766