General & preventive
Full and partial dentures
A denture that clicks, slips or hurts is not something you have to put up with. Removable dentures replace missing teeth so you can eat, speak and smile with confidence. Implant-retained dentures are an option if you want them held firmly in place.
- Visits
- Usually 4–5
- Time to make
- Several weeks
- Settling in
- A few weeks
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- What are the options for replacing several missing teeth?
- How is a full arch on implants different from a denture?
- What is the cheapest way to replace missing teeth?
- Or book your denture consultation
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Is this right for me?
Every mouth is different. Your dentist will confirm what suits you after an examination.
- You are missing several or all of your teeth
- Your current denture is loose, broken or uncomfortable
- You want to replace teeth without surgery
- You are interested in implants to stabilise a denture
What happens
Consult
We examine your mouth and talk through full, partial and implant-retained options.
Impressions
We take impressions and bite records so the denture fits your mouth.
Try-in
You see and try the teeth in wax before the denture is finished, so we can adjust the look and bite.
Fit and review
We fit the denture and see you again to ease any sore spots.
Recovery and aftercare
New dentures take a few weeks to get used to. Start with soft food cut into small pieces. Take dentures out at night, clean them daily with a denture brush, and come back if a spot rubs.
Full and partial dentures
Clinical Lead: Dr. Abraham Zacharia BDS FDSRCS(Eng)Practice: A2ZDental Rockhampton
Removable dentures replace missing teeth so you can eat, speak and smile with confidence. Implant-retained dentures are an option if you want them held firmly in place. Treatment is provided at A2ZDental, 36 Macaree Street, Berserker, Rockhampton QLD 4701, led by Dr. Abraham Zacharia BDS FDSRCS(Eng).
Equipment we use
- Digital X-rays
- Digital scans or impressions for a precise fit
Materials
- Tooth-coloured composite
- Porcelain and zirconia crowns made to match your teeth
Comfort options
- Local anaesthetic for treatment that needs it
- Happy gas (nitrous oxide) and oral sedation for nervous patients
- Treatment under general anaesthetic in-house with a specialist anaesthetist, where suitable
Fees and health funds
- All health funds accepted, claimed on the spot with HICAPS
- Not a preferred provider for any fund
- Payment plans through humm, Zip, Dossh and TLC (subject to approval)
- Your fees are explained before treatment starts
Tired of a loose denture?
Book a full-arch assessment. Your 3D scan shows what your bone can support, and you leave with a written plan and a fee per arch.
Questions about dentures
Clear answers to the questions our patients ask most.
What is the cheapest way to replace missing teeth?
A denture is generally the least costly option and an implant the most, with a bridge between them. Bone quality often decides which are genuinely available to you, which is established with 3D imaging at assessment before any estimate is given.
What are the options for replacing several missing teeth?
What your bone will hold usually decides this more than preference does. A bridge borrows support from the teeth either side. A denture rests on the gum and comes out at night. The scan shows which is realistic, and you get both answers rather than one.
How many implants does a full arch need?
It varies with bone volume and the restoration planned; four to six per arch is common. CBCT imaging at assessment shows what the bone will support, and that is what determines the number rather than a fixed formula.
How is a full arch on implants different from a denture?
A conventional denture rests on the gum and is taken out for cleaning. A full arch on implants is fixed in place and carried by the implants rather than the gum, which changes how it feels when eating and how it is cleaned. Which suits you depends on bone volume, cost and what you want day to day.
Do I leave with teeth on the day of surgery?
In many cases a fixed temporary set is fitted at the time of surgery, so you do not go without teeth. Whether that is appropriate depends on how stable the implants are once placed, which is assessed during the procedure. The final restoration is made later, once healing has settled.
Can full arch treatment be done under general anaesthetic?
Yes. A2ZDental has a specialist anaesthetist attending, with anaesthetically trained staff, so full arch surgery can be completed under GA in one session rather than split across appointments. The anaesthetist's fee is quoted separately by the anaesthetist's office, in addition to the cost of the dental treatment itself.
How long does full arch treatment take from start to finish?
Commonly several months. The implants need time to integrate with the bone before the definitive teeth are made, and a temporary set is usually worn during that period. Your written plan sets out the stages and expected timeframes before you commit to anything.
How do I look after teeth on implants?
They are cleaned daily, with particular attention underneath the bridge where it meets the gum. Regular professional maintenance appointments are part of keeping them healthy long term, and your clinician will show you the technique for your specific restoration.
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A2ZDental Rockhampton - Dentures
Clinical Lead: Dr. Abraham Zacharia BDS FDSRCS(Eng)
Conveniently located at 36 Macaree Street in Berserker, welcoming patients from all across Rockhampton, Gracemere, and the Capricorn Coast with gentle family and emergency dentistry.
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