DENTURE PROCESS

A closer look at the process

STEP 1

To begin the denture process, we first need to take an impression of the gums. This will be taken on your first visit, giving us the foundation for making the new dentures.

the lower impression of gums part of the denture process

upper impression of gums ready for building denture part of the denture process

plaster mould of lower mouth to make denture part of the denture process

plaster mould of upper mouth to make denture part of the denture process

STEP 2

In the lab, we make plaster models from initial impressions, which give us an imprint of the mouth and gums.
From this, we can make the customised trays for further, more accurate impressions

STEP 3

More impressions are taken on the second visit in a custom-made tray to fit your mouth precisely to ensure an optimum fit.

Wax registration rims are made, these will help us record the biting position and get the correct lip support.

green wax impression of lower mouth to make denture part of the denture process

wax rim for lower mouth part of the denture process

green wax impression of upper mouth to make denture part of the denture process

wax rim for upper mouth part of the denture process

a wax bit block with upper and lower impression part of the denture processs in place

two sets of artificial teeth laid plat on card for selection part of the denture process

STEP 4

Wax bite blocks are made to fit your mouth. This enables us to take the correct measurements and construct new dentures that will both fit your mouth comfortably and look great.

STEP 5

Once the measurements have been recorded, we must transfer them to a dental articulator. This hinge device replicates the jaw and allows us to set the teeth accordingly.

A dental articulator with a wax mould of teeth in it part of the denture process

false teeth in an articulator part of the denture process

Gentleman trying a set of false teeth part of the denture process

STEP 6

Trying the teeth in – made in wax. This gives the patient the chance to have a really good look and see if they are happy with the appearance.
Changes can easily be made at this point, so it’s important to be honest if you don’t like them. We often advise patients to bring a partner or a relative along to offer a second opinion.

Once the patient is happy with the wax, tried in, dentures are placed into metal flasks and transformed into acrylic. At this stage, we can add colours to the fun work to make a more life-like appearance.

FINISHED - DENTURE PROCESS COMPLETE

a set of finished dentures part of the denture process