How Are Dentures Made?

Dentures are important for those of you who have weak or decayed teeth. Either your teeth must be protected by dentures or removed and replaced. Full dentures are usually made with resin and porcelain. Here you will find more information on the process of having dentures made especially for you.

Why get dentures?

Your teeth may need to be filed down to fit dentures over them, in the case that they are weak or there are only a few left with strong roots. You may also need to have teeth extracted due to extreme erosion and weak roots. You should consider having dentures made when the teeth missing starts affecting your speech or your ability to eat different types of foods.

How does the process begin?

You will see a dentist or prosthodontist. Your doctor will examine your teeth and see what kind of dentures will suit you best. You may be in need of partials or bridges. If full dentures are best for you, your doctor will then cast a mold of your mouth to measure bite patterns and have a positive of your gums and remaining teeth. This will be used to make sure your dentures fit comfortably against your gums and teeth. Next, a shade of porcelain is decided upon to be sure the dentures look natural.

How are the dentures made?

A negative wax mold is made from the mold of your gums, and then the wax is used to pour resin into. While the resin is still, soft porcelain teeth are fitted into it. The dentures are then cured and hardened. After the entire piece has set it is sent to your doctor’s office. The dentist will polish the porcelain teeth, do a final fitting and make any final adjustments for function or comfort. You can then take your dentures home.