Full Dentures in Istanbul: Restoring Your Smile, Confidence, and Function

Losing your natural teeth can be a challenging and emotional experience, impacting everything from your ability to eat and speak comfortably to your self-esteem. At İnci Diş, we approach this situation with the utmost compassion and expertise, offering modern full dentures as a reliable, aesthetic, and life-changing solution. Gone are the days of bulky, artificial-looking "false teeth." Today's advanced prosthodontics allows us to create custom-crafted full dentures that not only look incredibly natural but also provide excellent function and comfort. Our goal is to create a new smile for you that restores your quality of life, allows you to enjoy your favourite foods again, and gives you every reason to smile with confidence.

What Are Full Dentures and Who Are They For?

A full denture, also known as a complete denture, is a removable prosthetic appliance designed to replace all of the teeth in an entire dental arch (either upper or lower). The denture consists of a fleet of natural-looking prosthetic teeth set into a gum-coloured acrylic base. The base of an upper denture covers the palate (roof of the mouth), which helps create suction for stability, while a lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to accommodate the tongue. Full dentures are the recommended solution for patients who have lost all of their teeth in one or both jaws due to advanced gum disease, widespread decay, or trauma. They are a time-tested and effective way to restore oral function and facial aesthetics.

Types of Full Dentures We Offer: Conventional vs. Immediate

At İnci Diş, we provide personalized solutions and will help you determine the best type of denture for your specific clinical situation and personal preferences.

• Conventional Full Dentures: This is the traditional and most common approach. A conventional denture is made and placed in the patient's mouth after any remaining teeth have been extracted and the gum tissues have had several weeks or months to fully heal. The primary advantage of this method is that the healing process allows the jawbone and gums to stabilize, resulting in a denture with the most accurate, comfortable, and secure fit possible from the outset.

• Immediate Full Dentures: As the name suggests, an immediate denture is fabricated before the last remaining teeth are extracted. It is then delivered to the patient on the same day as the extractions. The significant benefit of this option is that the patient never has to go without teeth. However, as the jawbone and gums heal and shrink following the extractions, the immediate denture will become loose. This means it will require several adjustments and a professional reline (refitting the base) in the following months to maintain a proper fit.

The Modern Denture: The İnci Diş Commitment to Quality

We believe that even a removable appliance should be a work of art, crafted with precision and the best materials available.

• Premium, High-Impact Materials: We use high-impact, fracture-resistant acrylic for the denture base, ensuring it is durable and robust for daily function. The prosthetic teeth we use are not a single shade of white; they are made from multi-layered acrylic or composite materials that mimic the natural translucency, shape, and colour variations of real teeth.

• Customized Artistry: Our skilled prosthodontists and lab technicians set each tooth by hand, creating the subtle rotations and unique characterizations found in a natural smile. We do not create a "picket fence" look; we design a smile that is age-appropriate and in perfect harmony with your facial features and gender.

• Precision Fit for Optimal Comfort: A comfortable denture is one that fits perfectly. We take a meticulous series of impressions and measurements to ensure the denture base conforms precisely to your gums. This precision maximizes stability, minimizes sore spots, and restores a proper bite.

The Gold Standard: Implant-Supported Overdentures

For patients seeking the ultimate in stability and function, we highly recommend an implant-supported overdenture. This advanced solution combines the removability of a denture with the security of dental implants.

• How It Works: Two or more dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone. After they have healed, special attachments are fitted to the implants that allow a custom-made denture to "snap" securely into place.

• The Transformative Benefits:

  • Exceptional Stability: The denture is anchored to the jawbone, eliminating any slipping, clicking, or movement when speaking or eating.

  • Improved Chewing Power: You can eat a much wider variety of foods, including tougher items like steak or apples, with complete confidence.

  • No More Adhesives: The need for messy denture creams and adhesives is completely eliminated.

  • Jawbone Preservation: The implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing the bone loss that naturally occurs after teeth are lost.

  • Increased Comfort: For an upper overdenture, the palate can often be left uncovered, making the denture feel less bulky and improving the sense of taste. This is the superior long-term solution for denture wearers, and our team can assess if you are a good candidate.

Your Journey to a New Smile: The Denture Fabrication Process

Creating a high-quality, custom denture is a multi-step process that requires precision and artistry. Your journey at İnci Diş will typically involve several appointments:

1. Consultation and Primary Impressions: We begin with a thorough examination and discussion of your needs. We then take a preliminary impression to create a study model of your jaw.

2. Final Impressions: A custom impression tray is made from the initial model. This is used to take a highly detailed final impression, which will be the blueprint for your denture.

3. Bite Registration: We use wax rims to record the precise way your upper and lower jaws relate to one another. This step is crucial for establishing a correct bite and ensuring the teeth will function properly.

4. Wax Try-In: This is an exciting appointment where a mock-up of your final denture is created in wax. You will be able to try it in, see how it looks, and approve the tooth shade, shape, and arrangement before it is permanently processed. We can make any adjustments at this stage.

5. Final Delivery: Once the denture is fabricated in our lab, you will return for the final fitting. We will make any minor adjustments necessary to ensure it is perfectly comfortable and your bite is correct. We will also provide detailed instructions on how to use and care for it.

Living With and Caring for Your New Dentures

Proper care is essential to keep your dentures looking great and fitting well. We recommend removing them at night to allow your gum tissues to rest. Clean your dentures daily with a soft brush and a non-abrasive denture cleanser. When not in use, store them in water or a denture solution to prevent them from drying out and warping. It is also vital to continue visiting us for regular check-ups so we can monitor the health of your gums and check the fit of your denture over time.