Need to get a replacement denture - what are my options?

Barack Obama

Hi. I have a denture in my pallette holding my upper two front teeth. The front of this broke off last night while munching into a nice piece of Maltana . There has been a small crack in the denture for a while so it's not a complete shock!

This is my 2nd denture and it's the standard plastic type. I'd like to go for one of the chrome types mainly for comfort - are these strong enough? I'd be concerned about breaking this to be honest?

Also, could anyone please recommend somewhere to get this done? It's always good to get a recomendation! If this is not allowed to be posted here then please pm me.

Thank you!

Oral Surgeon

Sure the Chromes are thinner, stronger and more comfortable but a bridge or implant would be better again..
OS

Barack Obama

Thanks for the reply OS. I originally smashed my teeth as a kid falling off a bike. First I had crowns (is that where they put the false teeth into the existing roots) then I broke them and damaged the roots - they had to be removed.

IMO a bridge is out of the question for me - it's too far a distance and I play too much sports! I'd put myself into the 'accident prone' catagory!

I'm happy enough with dentures - I'd just like the idea of the chrome type that takes up less room at the top of your mouth. Are you sure they are stronger then the standard acrylic type?

AnonDentist

The framework is much stronger but it is possible to knock the teeth off. Best to remove any denture if playing a contact sport.
Other advantages are the don't cover all the palate, they are supported by the other teeth not the gums which is fair healthier long term.
They are more expensive but generally pay for themselves as they don't have to be replaced as often.

Oral Surgeon

Barack Obama wrote: »

Thanks for the reply OS. I originally smashed my teeth as a kid falling off a bike. First I had crowns (is that where they put the false teeth into the existing roots) then I broke them and damaged the roots - they had to be removed.

IMO a bridge is out of the question for me - it's too far a distance and I play too much sports! I'd put myself into the 'accident prone' catagory!

I'm happy enough with dentures - I'd just like the idea of the chrome type that takes up less room at the top of your mouth. Are you sure they are stronger then the standard acrylic type?

I'd agree with Anondentist on this one...

You may be correct with the bridge, but still consider the implant option as you likely won't want to wear a partial denture your whole life.. The longer you wait- the more bone you lose for the implants.... You would probably need a small bone graft as is but left without teeth for very long periods- implants may be out of the question....

Good luck,
OS

btkm8unsl0w5r4

People always say that they play contact sports so dental work in not indicated, thats a bit silly, you didnt worry when you had you natural teeth which were the most valuable. Wear a gum shield and get on with it.

CyberJuice

Oral Surgeon wrote: »

still consider the implant option as you likely won't want to wear a partial denture your whole life.. T

Good luck,
OS

Id love an implant myself but the thing is alot of people cant afford them so dentures are the only way for us,its thousands of euros for implants where as a denture will cost 500 to 1000 euro.. how much would an implant be for them 2 front teeth? probly around 8,000 - 10,000 euro?

Back on topic,im gettin a chrome denture done at the moment.i need my 4 front teeth on the denture and its costing 900 euro.the dentist place is really relaxing and professional and they have a great website with loads of info, pm me if your lookin for a good place to get it done

apparently the chrome denture takes up to 3 months though as the place i get it they have to send it over to america to be made,then wen its back after a month they put it in ur mouth see if it all fits good,then they send it back to america a second time to have the teeth added and have any modifications done..

Maybe it wont take that long with other places,but you cant go wrong with items that are made in america, dont get a denture that is made in asia as ive been told that often they are cheaper and not as good materials,make sure ask ur dentist where the denture is made

Oral Surgeon

CyberJuice wrote: »

how much would an implant be for them 2 front teeth? probly around 8,000 - 10,000 euro?

Not with me, half of that....

CyberJuice

How many years can go by before implants will not be an option anymore? is there a point where you cant have bone added anymore and youll just have to get a denture

btkm8unsl0w5r4

CyberJuice wrote: »

Id love an implant myself but the thing is alot of people cant afford them so dentures are the only way for us,its thousands of euros for implants where as a denture will cost 500 to 1000 euro.. how much would an implant be for them 2 front teeth? probly around 8,000 - 10,000 euro?

No around 4,000-5000 euro, or the equivalent of replacing your denture every 4 years over 12 years. Actually cheaper in the long run, and a lot more comfortable. The cost per year of a implant solution would be about half that of a denture. Also dentures are bad for the health of your gums, , attract plaque, destroy bone, increase malodour, get loose, get lost and are are in now way even remotely as good as implants or bridgework.

CyberJuice wrote: »

apparently the chrome denture takes up to 3 months though as the place i get it they have to send it over to america to be made,then wen its back after a month they put it in ur mouth see if it all fits good,then they send it back to america a second time to have the teeth added and have any modifications done..

Maybe it wont take that long with other places,but you cant go wrong with items that are made in america, dont get a denture that is made in asia as ive been told that often they are cheaper and not as good materials,make sure ask ur dentist where the denture is made

Wow, they are really bullsh1tting you. You can get high quality chromes in Ireland no problem. Infact the best chome lab in Europe is supposedly in the dublin docklands. The dentist may use an American lab but unfortunately it wont have EU medical device directive clearance (Dental laboratories are by Law registered under the Medical Device Directive (MDD) (93/42/EEC) (SI.No252 of 1994)). You should ask to see this certificate (as is your right under law) to ensure quality.

Oral Surgeon

CyberJuice wrote: »

How many years can go by before implants will not be an option anymore? is there a point where you cant have bone added anymore and youll just have to get a denture

How long is a piece of string..?

Loss of alveolar bone depends on;
Length of time the tooth is absent
Reason for loss of tooth, regular extraction, surgical extraction, periodontal disease, trauma, cyst etc....
You own particular metabolism and bone turnover, some people lose bone more than others
The site, if there is teeth either side of the gap- it tends to hold the bone more than if there is no teeth at all.
Sinus position
Nerve positions
etc...

Bone grafts can be used to replace lost bone in conjunction with dental implants in most cases.
Bone grafts can be from a bottle (bovine (cow) bone or manufactured calcified material) or bone harvested from another area in your mouth)

There are some other less common procedures useful in specific cases, sinus lifts, ridge splitting, bone distraction, nerve lateralization blah.....

In short- there is no definite answer for you. You would need to be assessed to know... You'll never have more natural bone for implants than you have now....!

Good luck,
OS

CyberJuice

How much would it be to get 4 front teeth implanted,im guessin it would be double the price of 2 teeth?

Also can you bridge 4 front teeth or is that too big of a gap,what would my options be if you could give such an option without seeeing my teeth


Also how does a denture destroy bone and how is it bad for your gums,i never realised this could be an issue

sorry if i am derailing this thread but i guess it may be on topic

Oral Surgeon

CyberJuice wrote: »

How much would it be to get 4 front teeth implanted,im guessin it would be double the price of 2 teeth?

Also can you bridge 4 front teeth or is that too big of a gap,what would my options be if you could give such an option without seeeing my teeth


Also how does a denture destroy bone and how is it bad for your gums,i never realised this could be an issue

sorry if i am derailing this thread but i guess it may be on topic

Sorry- I'm already on thin ice with the charter rules on price...
Bridging 4 front teeth with implants if using 2 implants, bone grafting and 4 units of bridgework would not be double the price of 2 implants, bone grafting and 2 crowns as there is not double the work. There is extra planning, skill and labwork and components involved though so it is definitely more, but not double...

You could bridge 4 front teeth off 2 solid canines but it is not as long term, it won't look as good, you need to prepare the canines, you may compromise the canines, it costs a fair bit too....

Loose poorly fitting dentures may traumatize the toothless ridge and this constant pounding may cause bony resorption but it'll happen with good dentures (more slowly though)

OS

CyberJuice

Oral Surgeon wrote: »

Sorry- I'm already on thin ice with the charter rules on price...

Loose poorly fitting dentures may traumatize the toothless ridge and this constant pounding may cause bony resorption but it'll happen with good dentures (more slowly though)

OS

Sorry i didnt realise about pricing,i havent read the charter,ill go read it now.

Your scaring me now with the facts about dentures destroying bone lol.i guess ill start saving up a few thousand euro so i can look at gettin implants in 3 or 4 years time if its still an option then

Oral Surgeon

CyberJuice wrote: »

Sorry i didnt realise about pricing,i havent read the charter,ill go read it now.

Your scaring me now with the facts about dentures destroying bone lol.i guess ill start saving up a few thousand euro so i can look at gettin implants in 3 or 4 years time if its still an option then

Relax, no one ever died of having a denture... but implants would be nice...
OS

narddog

I used a denture for about 16 years on a front tooth. Then had a bridge for another 5 years. Finally got an implant this year, which was done with a bone graft. If you're a non-smoker, your chances of having a successful implant should be good. It's not cheap, but definitely the best option, IMHO.

mufcboy1999

is it possible to get dental implants on finance?

looking into getting them, but i don't have that kind of money up front... also got 2 front teeth knocked out.:)

Oral Surgeon

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

is it possible to get dental implants on finance?

looking into getting them, but i don't have that kind of money up front... also got 2 front teeth knocked out.:)

Depends on what you mean by finance??

You can get a bank loan, pay the clinic and then pay off your loan according to your terms.

In my clinic, patients pay for each treatment item as it is done. The surgery is paid for on that day, then after the implant healing period (3-6 months depending), the crown fee is paid, so effectively payment is spaced to the patient. Patients must settle the bill at the end of treatment, I am not a bank and not registered with the financial regulator so can't offer these services and honestly don't want to offer these services.....

OS