Immediate dentures
Made before extractions and fitted on the day the teeth are removed. As the gums and bone heal, the fit changes, so follow-up adjustment and usually a reline are expected.
Full dentures
Full dentures, fitted at your home
A full denture replaces all the teeth in the upper jaw, lower jaw or both. Every denture is made in our own laboratory by Lev Terterian — the same prosthetist who takes your impressions and returns to fit it.
The main decision
Immediate or conventional dentures?
If teeth still need to be removed, there are two common paths. The right choice depends on your mouth, timing and budget.
Conventional dentures
Made once the extraction sites have healed. You wait longer before the denture is fitted, but the impressions reflect the more settled shape of the gums.
There is no universal "best" option. At the first visit, we will explain which path is practical for your teeth and what follow-up work is likely.
Your appointments
What the process looks like
A full denture is built in stages so the fit, bite and appearance can be checked before it is finished. The exact visit schedule is confirmed after assessment.
- Consultation and first impressionsWe assess your mouth, discuss your needs and take initial impressions.
- Final impressions and bite registrationMore detailed impressions are taken and we record how your upper and lower jaws meet.
- Wax try-inYou see the proposed teeth in your mouth before the denture is finished. Shade, shape and position can still be changed.
- FittingThe completed denture is inserted, checked and adjusted.
- Review and pressure-spot reliefAfter you have worn it in daily life, we address rubbing or sore areas rather than asking you to "tough it out".
Settling in
The first few weeks
New dentures can initially affect speech, chewing and the way the mouth feels. Start with softer food cut into small pieces and chew on both sides to keep the denture balanced. Reading aloud can help speech adapt.
Rubbing or sore spots should be adjusted. Call rather than continuing to wear a denture that is injuring the gum.
Finished full dentureAdd a real image: full-denture.jpg
Never reshape a denture yourself. Filing or heating acrylic can change the bite or permanently damage the fit.
Common questions
Full denture FAQs
How long do full dentures last?
Many dentures remain serviceable for years, but the mouth continues to change underneath them. Have the fit reviewed periodically, particularly if the denture rocks, traps food or needs increasing adhesive.
Will the teeth look artificial?
The shade, size and arrangement are reviewed with you at the wax try-in. Small natural variations often look more convincing than a perfectly uniform row.
Should I sleep in my dentures?
Remove them overnight unless your practitioner has given a specific short-term instruction otherwise. Clean them and store them in water or the recommended soaking solution; never use hot water because it can warp acrylic.
Do I need a dentist's referral?
No referral is needed to see a dental prosthetist. If extractions or another dental procedure are required first, we will explain that and can coordinate with your dentist.
Ready to discuss a full denture?
Call for a straightforward conversation about your current teeth, mobility and likely next steps.