Dentures at Core Dental Melbourne - Partial, Full, and Implant-Retained product guide
## 5. DENTURES ### Partial Dentures **What it involves** A partial denture replaces one or several missing teeth and is removable. It clips onto remaining teeth using clasps and rests on the gum. Mo...
5. Dentures
Partial dentures
What it involves A partial denture is a removable appliance that replaces one or several missing teeth. It clips onto remaining teeth using clasps and rests on the gum. Most patients adapt within a few weeks.
Material options
| Material | Best for | Pros | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | Budget-conscious patients | Affordable, easy to adjust | Bulkier, shorter-lived |
| Cobalt-chrome metal | Best long-term solution | Thin, light, precise fit, highly durable | Higher cost; recommended |
| Flexible resin | Short-term or aesthetic preference | Comfortable, no visible clasps | Shorter lifespan; good transitional option |
Multiple adjustments are included in the fee to achieve the best fit. Dentures should be replaced every 5-7 years; relining (reshaping the base to fit your changing gums) is done periodically as needed.
Full dentures
What it involves Full dentures replace all teeth in the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. They rest on the gums and are removed for sleeping and cleaning.
Immediate dentures are made in advance and placed the same day as extractions, so you're never without teeth. They're a temporary solution, though. A new denture is made months later once the gums have fully healed and reshaped.
Over-dentures fit over retained tooth roots or implants, which improves stability compared to a standard full denture.
What's distinctive at Core Dental Ahmed Saoud, Core Dental's Dental Prosthetist, holds an Advanced Diploma in Dental Prosthetics and brings 20 years of industry experience to every case. He's worked as both a dental technician and a prosthetist, which means he understands the laboratory side of denture construction just as well as the clinical fitting process. That combination shapes how he approaches aesthetics and function for each patient.
Implant-retained dentures
What it involves An implant-retained denture is anchored to dental implants, typically 2-4 per arch, for dramatically improved stability. Unlike conventional full dentures, they don't slide or lift - they click securely onto the implant abutments.
Two designs
- Bar-retained: A metal bar connects the implants; the denture clips to the bar
- Ball-retained (locator attachment): Individual ball attachments on each implant; the denture snaps on and off independently
Teeth in 3 Days™ is an advanced full-arch implant-retained prosthesis procedure available via Core Dental's partner Collins Street Specialist Centre. Both the implants and a provisional prosthesis are completed within approximately 3 days.
Benefits over conventional dentures
- Dramatically improved stability and chewing ability
- No adhesives needed
- Prevents ongoing bone resorption under the denture
- Improved confidence and quality of life