Denture in Rockhampton

Call your Dental Prosthetist immediately. Normally, dentures can be repaired quickly, often on the same day. Damaged dentures can cause additional oral health problems, so you need to see your DP right away.

Never attempt to repair dentures yourself. Glues often contain harmful chemicals and are not effective in the proper repair of dentures. Denture self-repair can cause irreparable damage and may result in the need for a new denture. They require professional repair and adjustment to fit your mouth.

Over time, adjusting the denture may be necessary. As you age, your mouth naturally changes, which can affect the fit of the denture. Your bone and gum ridges can recede or shrink, resulting in a loose-fitting denture. Dentures that do not fit properly should be adjusted. Loose dentures can cause various problems, including sores or infections. Seek advice promptly if your denture becomes loose.

Don’t assume regular denture care is too costly. Before deciding that regular denture care is too costly, discuss the situation with your Dental Prosthetist. Ask about charges for denture adjustments, repairs and possible replacement. Keep in mind that if you are in your 60s, you are likely to have 20 more years of talking, eating and smiling. Your oral health is a vital part of your total health.

When cleaning your dentures, you should first rinse away loose food particles thoroughly. Then moisten your toothbrush and apply Yellow Sunlight Soap. Brush every surface, scrubbing gently to avoid damage. It is best to clean your denture over a basin filled with water; therefore, if it slips from your hand, the water will slow its descent into the basin and prevent it from hitting a hard surface and possibly causing it to break.

If you have a Resilient (Rubber) Lining on your lower denture, it is important to soak them daily for at least 30 minutes but no more than 1 hour to ensure that the lining stays clean of small white spots, which is a build-up of calculus which can irritate your gums and will cause soreness and ulcers. From time to time, your dentures may require to be cleaned professionally in the laboratory.

Replacing missing teeth should make eating a more pleasant experience. Start out by eating soft foods that are cut into small pieces. Chew on both sides of the mouth to keep even pressure on the denture. Avoid foods that are extremely sticky or hard.

This is a common remark by many denture wearers; unfortunately, even though they lasted 25 years, you may have experienced gradual changes in your oral tissues without noticing.

We find all too often that people who have been wearing the same dentures for many years may still feel that their dentures fit… however, the truth is that the soft tissue and gums may become flabby (hyperplastic), red or swollen and quite misshapen to accommodate the denture. In extreme cases, hyperplastic tissue may need to be surgically removed.

Relining or making new dentures while the gums and tissues are in such poor condition will only result in the same problems with the new appliance.

Dentures don’t last forever… Nothing does. Your mouth slowly changes as you age. People without natural teeth commonly experience gradual loss of jawbone over time. As our jawbone shrinks, so do our gum tissues (sometimes referred to as ridges). Jawbone and gum tissues gradually shrink over time following tooth loss.

These gradual changes, coupled with the gradual changes in your denture, explain why you should visit your denture professional regularly. As a result, many dentures require replacement or refitting approximately every 8–10 years, although the appropriate timing varies depending on the individual. Relining is generally recommended every 3-5 years to accommodate the normal shrinkage of your gums and bones. Even if your dentures fit comfortably, you should still see a denture professional regularly. Why? Mouth tissues can reveal signs of diseases, such as diabetes, that first manifest themselves in the mouth. Besides checking your dentures, Dev will also check for signs of oral cancer and other diseases and examine your gum ridges, tongue and jaw joints. If any concerns are noticed, the appropriate medical or dental referral will be arranged.

The keyword to success with your new dentures is PERSEVERANCE. Dev will never expect you to tolerate pain or soreness, but it is important to leave your new denture in your mouth as long as you can for the first few days and not take it out for any reason other than it is causing pain or that it requires cleaning.

Many sore spots improve within the first few days; however, if they persist, we suggest that you call the clinic and arrange an appointment to have your dentures adjusted.

At Precise Dentures, we carefully select quality materials from established dental manufacturers to help fabricate durable, natural-looking dentures. Every denture is individually designed and handcrafted to suit each patient’s oral anatomy, functional needs and aesthetic preferences.

To process the denture base, we use the SR Ivocap® injection moulding system. This manufacturing process uses continuous injection during polymerisation to produce a dense, accurately processed acrylic denture base.

Some of the features of this system include:

✔ Designed to achieve an accurate fit.

✔ A dense, non-porous acrylic surface that is easy to clean when cared for correctly.

✔ Improved strength and durability compared with conventional processing methods.

✔ High-quality acrylic designed to help provide a natural-looking appearance.

✔ Materials selected to support long-term comfort and function.

For our denture teeth, we use EnigmaLife® & Ivoclar denture teeth. These denture teeth are designed with layered shading and surface characterisation to create a natural appearance. Their optical properties help reproduce the light reflection, translucency and vitality commonly seen in natural teeth, allowing us to achieve an aesthetic result tailored to each individual.

During your consultation, Dev will discuss the materials available (more materials available) and recommend the most appropriate option based on your clinical needs, preferences and treatment goals.