Dentures
Fill any missing teeth with new dentures or ‘false teeth’ here at The Hive Dental Clinic with our award-winning Clinical Dental Technician (Denturist) and our award-winning dental laboratory in Bournemouth.
What are dentures (false teeth)?
Dentures are false teeth that are removable and made of acrylic (plastic), nylon, or metal. They are designed to fit snugly over the gums, replacing missing teeth and eliminating potential problems caused by gaps.
Gaps left by missing teeth can make eating and speaking difficult, and teeth on either side of the gap may grow into the space at an angle.
Dentures can help with eating and speech issues. If you need full dentures, they may also improve the appearance of your smile and give you confidence.
Denture Clinic Dorset
Although we are renowned for our implant dental work, our onsite laboratory also fabricates bespoke dentures ranging from 1 tooth to complete upper and lower dentures. Our Dorset denture and dental artisans take pride in creating lifelike dentures, detailing not only the teeth on the dentures but also the pink gum aspect for patients in Bournemouth, Poole and nationwide.
We layer the muscle contouring and gum shading on our dentures to ensure that when they are in your mouth they are camouflaged against your own anatomy. Tooth and gum shades will always be decided with our patients fully included in the decision, it is important that you are happy with every step of the process.
We have different options available so we can cater for all patients regardless of whether cost or aesthetics are your top priority; you can be safe in the knowledge that the quality of the function will never change.
Have a question? Call us on 01202 922 280
Why Choose Our Dental Clinic?
We are a small but dedicated team in Bournemouth who believe that dentures can be the perfect solution for you if they are made well. That’s why at our Dorset denture clinic, we take pride in offering the highest quality new and partial dentures in the South West!
Fast Turnaround Time
We can repair your denture in the day; create a brand new denture in one day and work closely with your clinic to provide work quickly and efficiently.
Dentures in a Day
We can create brand new dentures for you in just one day – working closely with your dental practice you can leave with a new smile all crafted for you whilst you wait.
Expert Craftsmanship
With award-winning team members and a focus on training and development we work hard to create the best possible prosthesis for you so you know you’ll always leave with your perfect smile.
Collection and Delivery
Contact us now to arrange a mobile denture repair which can be completed in our fully-fitted mobile dental laboratory whilst you wait in the comfort of your own home.
Experienced Team
Our team have over 50 years of experience in the dental industry between them; they have trained to the full extent of their scope of practice and can provide a number of services to help improve the end result of your smile.
Easy Shade Taking
We have invested in a digital photography suite and the latest in camera technology to make sure the photos we take are as true to life as possible. Our technicians will talk you through the tooth shades and together you will choose the perfect match.
Premium Quality Materials
We only use the best materials on the market. Brexit has unfortunately allowed a number of suppliers to enter the market with little-to-no tests for safety in place but we prefer to pay a higher price for products and materials which we know are safe for our patients.
Cutting Edge Technology
We have invested in a fully digital suite with the latest CADCAM technology to ensure we can match the contours of your teeth exactly.
Personalised Service
Everything we create is bespoke and unique to each patient. We know that your smile is important to you and so we want to make sure you are perfectly happy with your teeth.
Recent Denture Work
Check out some examples of our recent denture work below. Contact our Dorset denture experts to discuss your new denture or to book a consultation.
Your Journey With Us
The Hive Dental Clinic can make new full or partial dentures for you – from start to finish – in just one day. We use the most advanced techniques in dentistry, enabling our fully qualified dental technicians to create the most aesthetic results. Learn more about our process below.
Initial Denture Consultation
For the initial consultation, you will first sit down with our Clinical Dental Technician (Denturist), who will listen to what you want to achieve from your smile. You can also see the different materials that can be used to make your denture so that you’re fully involved from the get-go.
For example, there are multiple materials for denture plates: the traditional acrylic ‘all pink’ dentures, Cobalt Chrome ‘metal dentures’, flexible dentures and ‘PEEK’ – this is a relatively new material in dentistry although it has been in medicine for many a year, it’s extremely bio-compatible (body-friendly), very strong! (fracture resistant), neutral-tasting, AND extra thin!
This is just a sample of some of the options you will be shown in your first appointment. If you would like to go ahead we may need a check-up first with one of our dentists who will make sure you are dentally fit before continuing. This can take place onsite. The Dentist and Clinical Dental Technician will then prepare a treatment plan for you which will outline everything discussed and the costings.
Top tips for the first consultation
- No need to worry about getting in the denture chair for this appointment as all can be discussed over tea and coffee in a relaxed environment at our Bournemouth denture clinic
- Bring pictures of your smile from when you liked it with you (e.g. wedding photos or teenage antics!)
- You are more than welcome to bring someone with you! We all can forget minor details so an extra pair of ears is always a bonus
- Let us know if you’re travelling via public transport or car as we can give you the best directions!
Second Denture Consultation
So, you’ve met your Hive Denturist, discussed your options and now you’re ready for your new smile! Firstly, we will answer any questions you have and make sure you are 100% happy.
Then we will begin with some impressions: we will be using impression material to take a mould of your mouth to get a perfect new denture. The material we use in the clinic is completely harmless: the main ingredient is seaweed. So, sit back and relax in our dental spa!
These moulds will enable us to recreate your mouth in our award-winning laboratory so that we can create a bespoke impression tray that will fit every curve & dip in your mouth. This allows us to take another impression at your next denture appointment that will be a very accurate representation of your mouth.
In some cases we don’t take impressions at all: we can take an intraoral scan of your mouth to stitch together a 3D model of your mouth, allowing a greater level of accuracy and negating the need for the second impression appointment when creating a new denture. You will discuss this at your initial consultation and you will be advised as to what is best for you.
We will then schedule you an appointment anytime up to 7 days that suits you for your next stage.
Top tips for the second consultation
- Try not to wear any fixative in your original denture if you have them!
- This appointment will take anything between 30 mins – 1 hr.
- If you’re wearing lipstick, bring it with you as we may take it off during impression taking and we don’t want you to leave without an ounce of your fabulousness.
- Remember to bring your diary so we can schedule your next appointment!
Third Denture Consultation
You’re new bespoke trays are eagerly awaiting some impressions. This will be the same process as before but with your new denture trays. We will also take an ‘occlusal registration’, that means assessing how your upper and lower jaw come together harmoniously. We use wax for this technique, moulding it to the missing tooth areas of your mouth and getting you to bite together into it.
You’re sat up the entire time we are doing these stages, with ample time for us to show you what we are doing and talk you through each stage.
We also pick the colour (shade) of your teeth. If you still have some of your own teeth we can colour match to ensure you have a seamless smile. Or if you’re going for new teeth all together we can advise you on the most natural colour of teeth for your skin tone & age etc.
We also choose the shape, taking measurements and ensuring you have the right shape of teeth to match your facial anatomy. If you managed to bring in any old photographs of you smiling then this is the appointment where we can analyse the photos with you to get the right shape and shade.
Top tips for the third consultation
- There will be a lot of time spent with the dental artisan, taking measurements of your face and photographs of your mouth to create that perfect denture.
- Any time you want a rinse or break, just let us know!
Fourth Denture Consultation
Now your bespoke models have been cast, your wax occlusal registration (wax bite) has all been aligned and the teeth have been carefully chosen in colour and shape. Our dental artisans have used all the information you have given them with the measurements and models to create your new dentures in wax! This appointment is the final one before the big reveal of your new teeth. We want you to be 100% happy with how the teeth are, their positioning. How much lip support it gives you etc.
We can make adjustments, if necessary, chair-side to ensure you are smiling ear to ear with the aesthetics of your new teeth. Then, and only then, do we take the waxed up versions of your dentures and go ahead with booking your final fit appointment.
Top tips for the fourth consultation
- Feel free to bring someone along with you, they can help to ensure you’re 100% happy with your new smile before we go to final fabrication.
Final Denture Consultation
The day has come, you may have your old dentures in as you arrive but you know they are soon to be your back up pair!
Upon arrival at the Hive dental clinic, we will ensure your new teeth fit comfortably. It is normal to need minimal adjustments chair-side, ensuring that you bite together properly.
We will get you to say some tongue-twisting sentences to ensure you’re happy with how they feel when talking.
Denture aftercare instructions will be explained to you, and you will leave with the aftercare in paper form. Any questions you have regarding the new teeth will be listened to and answered. You will also get to leave with all your dental models for you to keep in case you need them, after all, you paid for them! Then when you are happy to go and try your new teeth out, we will book you a follow up appointment for 3-4 weeks time to ensure everything is going as planned with you teeth.
Top tips for the final consultation
- Warning! It’s normal to feel excited about your new teeth being fitted.
- Ensure you contact us if you feel any sore spots, we can ease the denture if required.
- Who doesn’t like a review!? Whether it’s on Google, on Facebook or even just good old fashioned pen and paper, we welcome your review on your experience with us and would very much appreciate it.
- Yes, you can have a tea/coffee and biscuit before you leave!
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