When dentures or false teeth are mentioned, most people create an image of their grandma’s set of teeth placed in a glass of water.
However, significant advances in the dental industry have completely changed the dental replacement landscape. Modern false teeth are simpler, more natural-looking with more subtle fittings. We dare say that most of them would be hardly differentiated from natural teeth.
False dentures transform the everyday life of their users. The patients acquire a beautiful natural smile that everyone loves. They also offer a better bite of food, better oral health and a confidence boost.
There are various dental denture types to choose from. Here are some of the most common dentures offered in many dental clinics in the UK.
Types of Dentures and Implants Replacing Missing Teeth
Full dentures
They are also known as complete dentures. Full dentures replace an entire upper or lower set of teeth. They are usually used when one has lost all their natural teeth. The false teeth are designed to fit snugly over the patient’s gums and jaw. If teeth removal will be necessary before affixing, you may be forced to wait for weeks or several months without teeth for the gums and jawbone to heal.
An impression and mould of your mouth is taken, and the dentures are custom made for you. Regular dental check-ups will be necessary to assess the effectiveness of the denture or to repair them.
Partial dentures
Partial dentures are fixed to existing natural teeth. They are used when one or more missing teeth need to be replaced. Several natural teeth need to remain as the denture is clipped to them via metal clasps. The clips can also be made from tooth or gum coloured material. This makes the dentures more discrete.
A mould of your mouth will be taken, and the impression used to create a tailored denture for you. The clasps are used to hold the teeth in place and keep it from moving. Partial dentures can be easily removed for regular cleaning and replacement. Strict dental hygiene must be followed to prevent the build-up of dental plaque.
Removable dentures
Removable dentures utilize a snap-on that holds the false teeth to the natural teeth. The Snap-on Dentures are removable crowns that snap on and off surgically inserted implants in the jawbones. Adhesives may be used to hold the dentures in place.
Their removable nature means that they may be taken off at inconvenient times. However, the removable design allows for the denture to be properly cleaned and maintained.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a permanent and more natural solution to replace any number of missing teeth. 
The dental implants mimic the roots of teeth and are inserted into the jawbone. An artificial crown or bridge is then affixed to the implant.
One of the concerns of full dentures is that they would slip out of place. Dental implants eliminate this worry by allowing a full set of permanent dentures to be supported by the dental implant.
Fixed implant retained denture
An implant retained denture is affixed with a removable over denture with as few as two implants. The implants are used to keep the teeth in place. The method is more suitable for people who don’t have the bone density for regular implants but still need a more permanent solution. The implant retained denture is cheaper than the full denture but lacks the same biting and chewing strength.
The denture can easily be removed for cleaning as with all the regular false teeth.
Temporary dentures
If there is tooth removal required before permanent dentures can be fixed, your dentist may suggest you wait for a few months for your gums and teeth to heal. Patients with a prominent gap may get temporary false teeth that are fitted right after the tooth extraction.
Due to a subsequent change in gum and bone shape, the temporary dentures will soon be uncomfortable and will require to be replaced. It is vital to consult your dentist before undertaking the procedure.
False Teeth Cost in the UK
Conventional false teeth are priced much lower than their implant counterparts. They are the cheapest method to replace your missing tooth. The cost of the denture will vary according to the material used and the number of teeth needed to be replaced. The more missing teeth, the higher the cost.
We do not provide NHS services at Angel smile dental care, however, you may ask practices providing NHS for this. Under the NHS, you probably get the traditional basic acrylic based dentures. The cost of NHS dentures under the band 3 category is £269.30 charge for 2019/20. F
Private dental clinics charge between £450 -£2500 for dentures using more aesthetic materials by a higher level of laboratory work and senior technicians. Dentures are mostly unusable in mouth but can be stabilised and retained using dental implants. Your misingteeth also can be replaced by implant retained bridges or hybrid dentures. Dental implants are priced quite higher with some like All-on-4 going for around £10000 per jaw, but at our Angel Smile clinic we offer speiall offer of £6995 and 0% finance plans.
If you have any queries about tooth replacement options, feel free to book an appointment with us or visit our N1 Angel Smile dental clinic in London.