Additions

Denture tooth additions Bundoora may allow one or more artificial teeth to be added to a suitable existing removable denture. This service may be considered after a natural tooth is extracted, when a denture tooth is missing or when another planned change requires the denture to be modified. At Alma Denture, every denture and mouth is assessed before treatment is recommended.

What Is a Denture Tooth Addition?

A denture tooth addition is a modification to an existing removable partial denture. A new artificial tooth is attached to the denture base to fill a space where a natural tooth has been or will be removed.

Depending on the clinical situation, other components may also require modification. The aim is to adapt a suitable existing denture rather than automatically making a completely new appliance.

The denture must have enough space and a suitable base, design and fit for the proposed addition. The position of the new tooth must also be planned in relation to the bite, nearby natural teeth and appearance.

When May a Tooth Be Added to a Denture?

A tooth addition may be considered when:

• A natural tooth is planned for extraction.

• A tooth has recently been removed and a space needs to be filled.

• An artificial tooth has become detached or is missing from a denture.

• A suitable partial denture needs to be extended after further tooth loss.

• The existing denture remains appropriate for modification.

Not every denture can be modified successfully. Dentures that are cracked, distorted, heavily worn, poorly fitting or unsuitable in design may require repair, relining, rebasing or replacement instead.

Assessment Before Treatment

Your denture tooth additions Bundoora appointment begins with an assessment of your mouth and existing denture. We review the condition of the denture base, remaining denture teeth, clasps and other components. We also assess the fit, bite, available space and oral tissues.

If a natural tooth is due to be extracted, coordination with the treating dentist may be required. The timing of records, the extraction and the denture modification will depend on the treatment plan.

Impressions, bite records or other clinical information may be needed. The new denture tooth is selected for an appropriate size, shape and shade, then positioned to suit the available space and the existing denture.

Adding a Tooth Around the Time of Extraction

In some cases, a denture can be modified so the replacement tooth is available around the time a natural tooth is removed. This can help reduce the period with a visible gap, but it requires planning before the extraction.

The gum and underlying bone change shape while an extraction site heals. Because of these natural changes, the denture may require review, adjustment or relining later. The amount and timing of change vary between individuals.

Follow the instructions provided by the dentist responsible for the extraction. Contact the treating clinician if you experience persistent bleeding, increasing pain, swelling or concerns about healing.

Addition, Repair, Reline or New Denture?

These treatments address different concerns.

A denture tooth addition extends a suitable existing denture by adding one or more artificial teeth.

A repair restores a damaged area, such as a crack, fracture or detached component.

A reline adds new material to the tissue-fitting surface to improve the relationship between the denture and the gums.

A rebase replaces most or all of an acrylic denture base while retaining suitable denture teeth.

A new denture may be more appropriate when the existing appliance has extensive wear, an unsuitable bite, poor fit, repeated fractures or a design that cannot support the proposed addition.

Your dental prosthetist will explain the options relevant to your denture and clinical needs.

What to Expect After a Tooth Addition

After the modification is completed, the denture is checked in the mouth. The fit, bite and appearance of the added tooth are reviewed. The denture may feel different because its shape and tooth arrangement have changed.

An adjustment or follow-up appointment may be recommended, particularly when the addition is associated with a recent extraction. Contact the clinic if the denture causes persistent pain, creates a pressure area, feels unstable or does not function comfortably.

Do not adjust, grind or glue the denture at home. Household adhesives and uncontrolled alterations may damage the appliance, affect the bite or make professional treatment more difficult.

Caring for a Modified Denture

Clean the denture every day using a soft denture brush and a suitable non-abrasive denture cleanser. Pay attention to the area around the new tooth and any clasps or junctions where debris may collect.

Avoid ordinary toothpaste if it is abrasive. Do not place the denture in hot or boiling water because heat may distort the material.

Clean your gums, tongue, palate and remaining natural teeth each day. If you have a partial denture, carefully clean the natural teeth that support or contact it.

Remove the denture overnight unless your treating clinician advises otherwise. Store it as directed and attend regular oral and denture reviews, as the mouth and denture can change over time.

Book a Denture Addition Assessment in Bundoora

If you expect to lose a tooth, have recently had an extraction or need a missing denture tooth replaced, professional assessment can determine whether your existing denture is suitable for modification.

Contact Alma Denture to arrange a denture tooth additions Bundoora assessment. We will examine the denture, discuss your needs and explain whether an addition or another treatment option may be appropriate.