633 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC

Dentures Clinic in Victoria

A denture is a removable dental structure used to replace missing teeth and neighboring tissues. The loss of teeth and oral tissues can be because of an accident, old age, or illness. When this loss occurs, the ability to chew properly is lost, and the person develops low self-esteem due to the negative way the loss affects speech and facial features. We offer highest quality teeth replacement options at our denture clinic in Victoria BC.

Depending on the level of the loss, your dentist will recommend either a complete denture, or a partial one. A complete denture is useful when there is a loss of all the teeth, while a partial denture takes care of a situation when there are still some natural teeth left. Either of the two types of dentures aims to achieve the same goals, which are:

  • Improved speech
  • Better chewing ability
  • Better cosmetic look
  • Improved general oral health

A ceramic-based material is used for the construction of the tooth part of denture, while the base part is made of synthetic polymer fiber, which fits snugly over the gums.

Complete and Partial Denture Treatment Procedures

Though the goals for both types of dentures are the same, the methods used for getting their procedures done differ.
First, in all cases, your dentist will create a dental impression of your teeth and the positioning of your jaw. He will then need to select a denture that offers a perfect match to the shape and color of your teeth. A patient moving from weak teeth to dentures uses temporary dentures until a permanent one is constructed.

Complete Dentures

For complete dentures, the making of an impression and creating of a permanent denture does not hold until the extraction of all the teeth, and the proper healing of the gums. This is because the gums will shrink as they heal, and any denture made before the gums heal will not fit comfortably. The healing process lasts for about 3 months.

Partial Dentures

For partial dentures, replacement teeth are secured to a gum-colored base, which is anchored on a metal structure secured to the natural teeth on both sides of the gap created by the missing teeth. This type of partial denture that utilizes a metal structure is rigid and offers less flexibility.

Flexible Partial Dentures

Another type of partial dentures is the flexible partial denture. This discards the use of a metal attachment to the natural teeth on either side of the gap. It offers a more comfortable fit, has better aesthetic values, lasts longer, and is faster to make than the other is.

General Dentistry

Each of our treatment rooms are equipped with flat screen monitors mounted above the patient chair for TV viewing, display of your digital radiographs and intraoral photos, and educational videos.

These cameras allow us to take high resolution pictures of your teeth and oral structures. These cameras are useful for diagnosis, client education, record keeping and communication with specialists, laboratories and insurance companies.

For our patient's convenience and ease of access, the facility is equipped with plenty of parking in immediate proximity to the front entrance allowing ease of access for all patients including full wheel chair accessibility.