Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an
immediate denture?
A. An
immediate dentures is a full prosthesis that is placed right after (same
day) the teeth are extracted.
Q. What is a
denture reline?
A. A denture
reline is the process of adding acrylic to the pink base material of the
denture to fill in where it no longer fits due to bone resorption.
Q. How long
do dentures last?
A. Actually,
there is no real "lifetime" to a denture. Some can last twenty or thirty
years, or longer, if made and maintained correctly.
Q. How much
do dentures cost?
A. It varies
depending on whether the denture is full or partial, and whether the
denture is implant retained or resting on natural soft tissue. Our base
fee for a full or partial denture is $2500, plus lab costs which usually
run about $500 per case.
If the case is implant
supported, each implant will cost $4000 overall, including the fees to
the periodontist who places the implant(s), and all the related costs
from the restorative end.
Q. How do I
know if I am a candidate for an immediate, tissue-supported,
removable, or implant-supported denture?
A. The answer
to this question is best resolved through a comprehensive exam and
treatment plan. In our office, we offer an initial exam at
no cost to the patient.
If the patient is
interested in taking the next step, we usually suggest study models
and a full case work-up, which normally takes about a week, and costs
$400.
Q. What about
sore spots? I have heard that dentures can be uncomfortable.
A. It's true
- some dentures can cause sore spots from time to time. If this
occurs, either a minor adjustment or a reline will usually resolve the
matter.
Q. What about
breakage. Do dentures ever break?
A. Yes,
dentures can sometimes crack or break. When they are made correctly,
this is very rare.
Q. Do
dentures look good? And can I chew anything I like?
A. Actually,
full or partial dentures can be made to look very
lifelike. And, with
the exception of certain foods, denture wearers can usually eat a fairly
normal diet.

Contact Us
If you would like a
convenient
examination appointment, to see if
dentures might be right for you, please contact
us online or by phone.