What are Dentures?
Dentures are custom-made removable appliances used to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissue. Depending on your needs, we offer:
- Complete Dentures – for patients who have lost all their teeth in one or both jaws
- Partial Dentures – for those who still have some natural teeth remaining
- Immediate Dentures – placed on the same day teeth are removed
- Implant-Supported Dentures – for added stability and comfort
Types of Denture Materials
Dentures can be made from various materials, each with its own advantages:
- Acrylic Dentures
Lightweight and cost-effective, acrylic is commonly used for full or partial dentures. It offers a natural gum-coloured base and is easy to adjust - Cobalt Chrome (Metal-Based) Dentures
Durable and thinner than acrylic, these partial dentures use a metal framework that provides excellent strength and stability with minimal bulk - Flexible Dentures (Valplast)
A soft, bendable material that offers comfort and a snug fit—ideal for partial dentures and patients with sensitive gums.
Our dentists will discuss with you and select the most appropriate material based on your teeth and gum condition as well as budget.
What are Crowns and Bridges?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers and protects a tooth that is damaged, worn down, or weakened due to cracks, large fillings or root canal treatment. Crowns restore your tooth’s shape, strength, and aesthetics—allowing you to chew and smile with confidence again.
Crowns may be recommended for:
- Teeth with large cavities or fractures
- Root canal treated teeth
- Severely worn or misshapen teeth
- Aesthetic improvements
We offer crowns in materials like Zirconia, Emax ceramic, Full metal crowns, Porcelain-fused-to-metal, selected based on strength, aesthetics, and the location of the tooth.
A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth anchored to natural teeth (or implants) on either side. A bridge not only fills the gap left by missing teeth but also prevents adjacent teeth from shifting, which could cause bite issues or food impaction.
Procedure for Crown and Bridge Treatment
Step 1: Initial consult and assessment
Step 2: Tooth Preparation
Step 3: Impression/Digital Scan
Step 4: Temporary Crown/Bridge
Step 5: Final Crown/Bridge Fit
Onlays and Inlays
When a tooth is too damaged for a filling but does not require a full crown, inlays and onlays offer an ideal solution. These restorations are custom-made to fit your tooth precisely, strengthening it while preserving more of its natural structure.
Inlays fit inside the grooves and contours of your tooth, while onlays cover a larger area, extending over one or more cusps (the pointed tips) of the tooth.
Inlays and Onlays are recommended for:
- Large cavity or old filling that needs replacement
- Tooth is cracked or worn but still mostly intact
- Stronger, more aesthetic alternative to a standard filling
Veneers
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells made of porcelain or composite resin that are bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They are designed to improve the shape, colour, size, or alignment of your teeth
Veneers are recommended for:
- Discoloured or stained teeth
- Chipped or worn-down teeth
- Slightly misaligned or uneven teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Teeth that appear too short or irregular in shape