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chrome Denture - Can you add any new teeth to them?
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pearl123
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Hi, I'm new to dentures. I'm considering have a Chrome partial denture. Is it possible to add new teeth to a metal denture?
I've got some evidence of gum disease, so many loose some teeth eventually. Some I'm aware of ongoing costs.
Also does anyone know what is healthiest for the body - acrylic or Chrome Dentures.
I've got some evidence of gum disease, so many loose some teeth eventually. Some I'm aware of ongoing costs.
Also does anyone know what is healthiest for the body - acrylic or Chrome Dentures.
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You should discuss your denture choices with a dentist who can see you , your teeth and x rays and advise accordingly.
In general chrome dentures are not suitable for those with active gum disease as they require accurate fitting onto sound teeth to keep them in . Yes you can add teeth but it is expensive and difficult at times , and the subsequent healing also affects the fit so plastic dentures are more commonly used as additions and relining to improve fit area easier and cheaper.0 -
It would depend where on the framework the lost tooth is, and whether it's a supporting tooth. In general, it is harder to add teeth to a CoCr denture. This is a question to ask your own dentist for a proper answer though. He will know what gaps you have, which existing teeth could be 'dodgy' and likely to go, and whether a CoCr denture is a realistic option if more teeth may well be lost.pea314217rl123 wrote: »Hi, I'm new to dentures. I'm considering have a Chrome partial denture. Is it possible to add new teeth to a metal denture?pea314217rl123 wrote: »Also does anyone know what is healthiest for the body - acrylic or Chrome Dentures.
Both are fine. Rarely, people can get reactions to one or the other - but neither are considered a threat to health.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Post crossed with Brook's!
How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Thank you for your replies. From your answers it looks like acrylic will be a more realistic option.
Out of curiosity what are your views on flexible dentures?0 -
They have their place, but are also very hard to add teeth to. They are also quite hard to adjust. Having read their pros & cons, I've never yet recommended them to any patient of mine.
There are other dentists I know who feel they are more useful than I do - but it is by no means unusual to have different dentists giving different opinions! We all work differently.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Flexible dentures are very useful in right situation ,however cannot have teeth added ,can't be relined and stain easily. Have a shorter life than acrylic dentures.0
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