Dentures: a comfortable solution for every situation

What kinds of removable dentures are there?

A removable denture is one that you can take out for cleaning. It is a good choice if several teeth are missing, if a fixed restoration is not possible in your case, or if you want a simpler, easier-to-manage solution. After the examination we explain the options in detail.

Full and partial dentures

A full denture is made when there are no natural teeth left in a jaw. It holds in place by suction and by the shape of the gum. The upper denture is usually more stable, while the lower one moves more easily because of the tongue.

A partial denture suits you if you still have some of your own teeth. We fix it to the remaining teeth with clasps or other elements, so the denture moves less and the chewing forces are spread better.

Concealed-attachment dentures

A concealed-attachment restoration has a fixed part and a removable part. Crowns go on the remaining natural teeth, and small, invisible fixing elements are built into them. The removable part connects to these.

The advantage is that the denture is stable and no metal clasps show when you smile. We plan and make these restorations with great care.

Implant-retained (bar) dentures

If a traditional denture does not hold well enough, a few implants can help a great deal. We fix a metal bar between the implants, or place other attachments, and the denture snaps onto these.

The denture then does not move when you eat and speak, but you can still take it out to clean it. Often it does not need to cover the roof of your mouth completely, which is more comfortable, and you taste food better. Dr Olivér Muskát places the implants, and Dr Babett Kenyeres makes the denture.

Which one suits you?

The choice depends on how many of your own teeth remain, what condition they are in, how much bone there is, and what matters to you: simplicity, stability or appearance. After the examination we set the options side by side and decide together.

What to expect, and how to care for it

A new denture takes time. In the first weeks speaking and chewing may feel unusual, and small pressure points can appear. We adjust these gently at the follow-up – so it is important to tell us if something rubs.

To look after your denture:

• clean it daily with a denture brush, over running water;
• usually take it out at night and keep it clean;
• do not use hot water, as the denture can warp;
• the gum changes over time, so a denture sometimes needs relining or adjusting – we check this at your follow-up too.