A full denture replaces every tooth in an arch — and with it, chewing function and facial tissue support.
Dentures and partial dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth, restoring your smile and improving oral function. Where an arch has been lost entirely, a full denture is the removable option; implants are the fixed one.
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- A whole arch
- replaces all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw
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- Removable
- a removable appliance, made to resemble your natural teeth
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- Or implant-supported
- anchored to implants for considerably more stability
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- One roof
- assessed, planned and fitted by the same team
What it restores
More than the look of a full set of teeth
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Your smile
A full denture replaces every tooth in an arch, which is the most visible part of what it does.
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Chewing function
Being able to eat properly again is usually the change patients notice most.
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Facial tissue support
Teeth support the soft tissue of the face. Replacing a full arch helps restore that support.
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The option of implants
A full denture can rest on the gums or be anchored to implants. The second is markedly more stable.
Related care
Other ways to restore a full arch
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Fixed
All-on-4 Dental Implants
A full arch of fixed teeth supported by four implants — nothing to take out.
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Some teeth remaining
Partial Dentures
If you still have healthy natural teeth, a partial may be the better fit.
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Comprehensive
Full-Mouth Restoration
Rebuilding both arches, combining several treatments into one plan.
Common questions
Questions about full dentures
A full denture is a removable appliance that replaces all of the teeth in an upper or lower arch, restoring your smile and improving oral function.
Yes. Dental implants can be used as attachment points for a denture, rather than relying on the gums alone.
It depends on your starting point. One of our documented cases restored a great smile, chewing function and facial tissue support using an upper denture supported by implants.
Book a consultation. We assess your oral health, discuss your goals and set out the options, with no hidden surprises.
New patients
New patients are welcome
Your first visit begins with a thorough examination to assess your dental health and discuss your concerns and goals.