All dentures are tailored for each budget and are made over 4-6 appointments-sometimes longer depending on the patient and the patient needs. Each patient is carefully examined and a treatment plan explained before reaching an agreement to begin. Patients are encouraged to bring a support person if they wish or we can phone a relative if this is required to explain treatment.
These come in materials that are constructed of acrylic (high impact), flexible nylon, and metal. To some degree the material used depends upon the budget available and also the type of denture required for adequate treatment. In partials it is best to look at the affect the type of partial used will have on the remaining teeth and this is looked at in conjunction with a dentist who screens the mouth to make sure it is dentally fit to have a partial denture. Dental hygiene is paramount for partially dentate patients otherwise they will continually lose teeth as caries accumulate in dark, unclean areas of the mouth. Your clinical dental technician will discuss the appropriate dental hygiene for you in these situations.
Metal partials are the strongest and are advised. Flexible partials are also very strong and very comfortable, but they cannot be added to should another tooth come out and at times are inadvisable as caries accumulate under these and around the gingiva of the abutment teeth. They must also be rigorously cleaned. Acrylic partials are bulky but can be added to and are usually kept in by stainless steel wire clasps. However acrylic partials are not as strong as the other types and extra care must be exercised with these.