A removable denture is not finished in a single visit. Knowing the steps helps you prepare better and feel more at ease.
- A removable denture is made specially for each person, so it takes several steps.
- The steps include examination, preparation, impression, bite record, try in, finishing and adjustment.
- The number of visits depends on the condition of the mouth and the type of denture.
- In the first days a bulky feel or sore gums may occur, and the dentist can adjust it.
A removable denture is made specially for each person, so it takes several steps and may be split over several visits. The exact number depends on the condition of your mouth and the type of denture, and your dentist will tell you after examining you.
The usual steps
- Examination and advice: the dentist checks the remaining teeth, gums and jaw bone, takes an X-ray if needed and discusses a suitable type, see metal frame and acrylic dentures.
- Preparation before the denture: removing teeth that cannot be kept and treating gum inflammation if present.
- Impression: an impression of the jaw is taken so a cast can be made, see what a dental cast is used for.
- Bite record: how the two jaws fit together is recorded so the teeth are set in the right place.
- Try in of the frame or teeth: the teeth are tried on a wax base to check fit, colour and shape.
- Finishing: the technician completes and polishes the denture.
- Delivery and adjustment: the dentist shows you how to wear and remove it and adjusts any sore spots.
What you should ask
- How many visits there will be and what happens at each.
- The type of denture, the material and the expected lifespan.
- Reference costs are in our price list, and you can compare with a removable denture or an implant.
After you receive the denture
In the first days you may feel a bulky mouth, a lisp or sore gums, which usually eases as you get used to it. See also getting used to a new removable denture and caring for removable dentures.
When should you visit Ky Hoa Dental Clinic?
Nha Khoa Ky Hoa is at 266A - 268, 3 Thang 2 Street, Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. You can walk in during opening hours, or call the hotline 028.3868.1097 to ask about quieter times first, so the dentist can examine you and advise on a suitable denture.
Frequently asked questions
What are the steps in making a removable denture?
Examination and advice, preparation before the denture, impression, bite record, try in of the frame or teeth, finishing, and delivery with adjustments.
How many visits does a removable denture take?
It depends on the condition of the mouth and the type of denture. The dentist will tell you after examining you.
What should I do after getting a new denture?
Get used to it gradually, eat soft food, speak slowly and return so the dentist can adjust any sore or loose spots.