Assessment and planning
Assess tissues, jaw relationships, appearance, speech, and expectations.
Dentures in Vancouver
Complete Dentures
Custom removable replacement for all teeth in an upper or lower arch.
Overview
Understanding complete dentures
Complete dentures restore appearance, speech support, and some chewing function, but they do not function exactly like natural teeth. Fit depends on anatomy, saliva, muscles, bite, and adaptation.
The care pathway
What an appointment may involve
The exact sequence can change with your diagnosis, health, anatomy, and treatment plan.
Treatment stage
Capture records and complete try-in stages for tooth position and bite.
Completion and follow-up
Deliver the dentures and refine sore spots, function, and home care.
Personalized care
What shapes a recommendation
A clinician may consider these factors alongside your symptoms, priorities, and reasonable alternatives.
- Ridge and soft-tissue anatomy
- Dry mouth, gag reflex, dexterity, and adaptation
- Whether implants would add useful support
Treatment goals
Potential benefits
Benefits vary by diagnosis and individual response; no outcome can be guaranteed.
Non-surgical full-arch tooth replacement
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Custom tooth arrangement and facial support
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Removable design allows cleaning outside the mouth
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Is complete dentures right for you?
Start with a diagnosis and a conversation. We will review appropriate options and explain why a particular approach is or is not recommended.
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Implant-Supported Dentures
A removable or fixed denture that uses dental implants for added support or retention.
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A removable framework that replaces several missing teeth while using remaining teeth for support or retention.
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A transitional denture inserted at the appointment when planned teeth are removed.
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