Dentures are a great way to restore the functions of the teeth and they remarkably improve the patient's aesthetics as well. Dentures are one of the options available in the market for individuals with complete, or partial teeth loss.
Complete Dentures
These dentures restore all of the teeth of the patients. The complete dentures are delivered between 8-12 weeks after the removal of previous teeth. The dentures are placed on top of the gums that can be removed as required.
Partial Dentures
As the name suggests, partial dentures are used to replace some missing teeth. These dentures are easy and removable. They are made up of either complete acrylic or cobalt chrome metal with acrylic.
Valplast Flexible Partial Denture
This an exciting newcomer to the denture field. It is ideal for those patients who have lost several but not all their teeth and require a partial denture.
A conventional partial denture consists of an acrylic plate that fits over most of the roof of your mouth, which has a number of false teeth mounted on it.
The Valplast flexible denture differs from these in that the plate is made from a flexible, plastic material which fits neatly into your mouth and is virtually invisible.
This type of denture is very light, durable and comes in a range of 4 colours which are designed to match your own gum tissue.
Here are a number of frequently asked questions that we receive from dental
patients about Valplast flexible dentures.
You will need to discuss this with your dentist, but typically they are usually only available as a Private treatment.
In most cases yes you can. Your dentist will need to send your Valplast flexible denture to a certified Valplast laboratory to have the teeth added. This can take 3 – 5 working days, so for this period of time you would have to go without your denture.
In order to provide a cost for a Valplast flexible denture you would need to visit your dentist who can advise you if a Valplast flexible denture is suitable for you and also the cost. Typically the cost of the flexible denture is determined by the number of teeth required. Also they can be slightly more expensive than a standard acrylic denture. Please see the current price list for approximate costings.
How dentures are made?
A couple of impressions will be taken that help the dental technicians to make the dentures just as natural teeth. The dental technicians in collaboration with the dentists will make sure that the dentures completely fit your mouth.
The final delivery of the dentures might take multiple visits and trials. Minor to major tweaks can be made according to the structure of the mouth.
For the first time, wearing dentures will be slightly difficult and individuals will feel discomfort. However, over time the mouth and the patient get used to this new addition to the mouth.
Maintenance
Just as natural teeth, dentures should be cleaned regularly and thoroughly. Dentures can be removed and cleaned with a toothbrush with regular toothpaste or specific denture cleaning tablets. Additionally, regular dental visits are compulsory to keep yourself up to date about your oral health.
