Dentures in Brisbane
If you’re reluctant to smile due to missing teeth, we want to help restore your smile, and something even more priceless-confidence-with dentures. At Excellence in Dentistry, we offer comfortable options to help you enjoy a self-assured smile.
Metal Free Dentures
The use of different types of metals in dental appliances, like dentures, combined with an electrolyte-like saliva, has the potential to create an electric current. Known as oral galvanism, when it occurs in the mouth, it can cause symptoms like localised pain, jaw joint disorder, headaches and more.
To prevent this from happening, a standard was set to make all restorations, including removable frameworks, from the same high noble alloy, and not to mix metals at all.
Now, we have a better option—Valplast® flexible nylon-base partial dentures. Comfortable and safe for patients, if you’re looking for an alternative to the metal wires, hooks, and clasps visible on partial dentures, this is the way to go.
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What are Valplast Dentures?
With a flexible nylon base, it’s perfect for partial dentures. Lightweight and amazingly comfortable, they’re almost indiscernible from normal gums. This product has been in use for over 50 years. It is bio-compatible and produced from thermoplastic nylon.
More importantly, the process is non-invasive, easy and fast to produce, making them a great quick and convenient choice.
Types of Dentures We Offer
No matter how many teeth you are missing—one, two, or all—Excellence in Dentistry can create the following comfortable and natural-looking dentures to restore your smile:
Partial—For patients who have lost one, two or a few natural teeth, this removable tooth replacement completes the spaces left by lost or missing teeth and is attached to your natural teeth. A partial denture fills in the gaps left by missing teeth and prevents your remaining natural teeth from shifting out of place.
Made to match the colour and shape of your existing teeth, partial dentures offer a seamless look while restoring your ability to chew and speak comfortably. They are designed for easy removal and cleaning, making them a convenient option for those with missing teeth. With proper care and regular adjustments, partial dentures can offer long-lasting functionality and improved confidence in your smile.
Implant-Retained (Snap-in)—Also known as click-on dentures, these rest on the gums but stay in place firmly by getting retention from implants. Because these appliances sit firmly in place, wearers may feel more confident and at ease in social situations.
Temporary Full—Used whilst patients wait for their All-On-4 implant-retained dentures, but these aren’t the same as the complete ones that a prosthetist would produce as a more permanent solution.
Advantages for You
- Cosmetically elegant – no metal clasps
- Metal free—monomer free—acrylic free
- Non-invasive clinical procedure
- Cost-effective
- Unbreakable without the bulkiness
- Quality dentures that fit comfortably
- Blends With Your Natural Teeth
Need More Flexibility?
If you need a partial appliance, flexible dentures are a comfortable and practical option. Made from a flexible, lightweight material, they easily adapt to the shape of your gums, providing a snug and secure fit without the need for metal clasps.
Their natural look and feel also make them a discreet choice. Because of their flexibility, they’re less likely to cause irritation, and they’re durable enough to handle daily wear.
Frequently Asked Questions: Partial Dentures
Can I eat normally with this type of appliance?
How do I maintain this type of dental appliance?
Also, your mouth and gums must be assessed comprehensively to know if you are a good candidate for partial dentures. For example, people who grind or clench their teeth may break their partial dentures. Or, those with poor oral hygiene may get severe decay on their natural teeth supporting the partial.
Frequently Asked Questions: Valplast Dentures
Are they better than traditional acrylic partial ones?
What is the disadvantage of this type of dental appliance?
Frequently Asked Questions: Snap-in Appliances
What are the benefits of snap-in dentures?
These appliances are more stable than traditional dentures and do not float or become ill-fitting and unstable. This option offers better chewing ability and stronger biting forces. The snap-in option appears and functions more like natural teeth. These dentures help to preserve the jawbone structure and prevent further bone loss and the sunken-in appearance that often accompanies tooth loss.
The top appliance can be made U-shaped, which is the perfect solution for people with strong gag reflexes or bony protrusions on their palate.
How much do implant-retained dentures cost?
The cost will vary depending on the number and type of implants used to support the appliances.
Yes, these dentures provide strong retention and improved comfort compared to conventional types, making them well worth the investment.
Are there any risks with having implant dentures?
Dental implants can cause complications like infections, nerve and tissue damage, and gum recession. No surgical procedure is completely without risk.
What can you eat with this type of appliance?
After adjusting to your dentures, you can eat most of the foods you ate with your natural teeth. Avoid highly sticky food like toffee, as it may dislodge your appliance. Food with little grains and seeds can get under your dentures and make you uncomfortable.
When should I clean my dentures?
It’s best to clean your appliance and implants once or twice a day, particularly before sleeping.
Ready to Learn More?
We’re here to help you restore your smile. Other options are also available, so let’s discuss them! Contact us today to schedule an examination and consultation.
Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. Before moving forward, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from an appropriately licensed medical professional.
