Teeth can be lost due to gum disease, decay, or trauma. Missing teeth can make you feel self-conscious, affect the enjoyment of food, change your facial appearance, and alter your speech. Over time, your remaining teeth can drift into the gap, making your bite uncomfortable and complicating any future dental work.
At Conway House Dental Practice, we will help you find the right solution for your situation. If you have just a few or all of your teeth missing, a denture may be the most appropriate option — but other solutions, including dental bridges and dental implants, may also be relevant. We will always explain all the options available to you so you can make an informed decision.
Dental dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of your mouth. They are made from hard-wearing materials such as acrylic (plastic) or metal, designed to look like your natural teeth and gums. A well-made denture helps you chew comfortably, supports clear speech, and gives you back the confidence to smile.
If you are missing teeth and want to understand your options — whether a conventional denture, a precision implant-retained solution, or something else entirely — we are here to help. We welcome patients from Marlow, Beaconsfield and High Wycombe for consultations, and will always take the time to explain the choices clearly and honestly before any treatment is agreed.
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From conventional dentures to implant‑retained solutions, our restorative specialists create custom dentures for comfort and function.
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Complete (Full) Dentures
A complete denture replaces all the teeth in the upper or lower arch. It is custom-made to fit the shape of your gums and the contours of your mouth, and held in place through the natural suction between the denture base and your gum tissue. We take great care in the design and fabrication of full dentures to ensure a natural appearance and a comfortable, stable fit.
Partial Dentures
A partial denture fills the gaps left by one or more missing teeth while your remaining natural teeth are still present. It can be made from acrylic, from a combination of metal and acrylic (a cobalt-chrome denture), or from flexible materials. Clasps — either metal or tooth-coloured — can be used to attach the partial denture to your remaining teeth for additional stability. The right design depends on how many teeth are missing, their position, and the health of your remaining teeth and gums.
Immediate Dentures
If you have a tooth — particularly a visible front tooth — that needs to be extracted, we can make a denture in advance so that it can be fitted at the same appointment as the extraction. You never have to go a day without a tooth. The one drawback of immediate dentures is that as your gums and bone heal and remodel over the following months, the fit can change, and the denture may need adjustment or replacement after this healing period.
Implant-Retained Dentures (SynCone)
For patients whose gums have become relatively flat after long-term tooth loss, conventional dentures can sometimes struggle to stay in place. Implant-retained dentures use dental implants placed in the jaw to anchor the denture securely. At Conway House, we offer the SynCone precision attachment system, in which a removable overdenture clicks firmly onto implants for a stable, confident fit — without the movement or adhesive of a conventional denture. This option is provided through our Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Mr Ashok Vijayakumar, working in partnership with our Consultant Oral Surgeon, Mr Dipesh Patel.
Making a well-fitting denture is a thorough, collaborative process between your dentist and our dental technicians. It typically takes between four and eight appointments, spaced one to two weeks apart. Rushing this process results in a poorly fitting denture — and a poorly fitting denture is one that patients struggle to wear and adapt to.
The process includes taking precise moulds of your mouth, recording your bite, and carrying out one or more try-in stages where you can see and approve the appearance of the teeth before the denture is finalised. We actively involve you in these decisions — some patients like to bring photographs from when they had their natural teeth so we can mimic that appearance as closely as possible.
Where possible, we use our intraoral scanner — an innovative digital tool that takes a series of overlapping images to create a 3D model of your mouth — to reduce the need for traditional impressions and improve communication between your dentist and the technician.
Oral Surgery — Extractions Before Denture Fitting
Where failing or unsalvageable teeth need to be removed before a denture can be made, Mr Dipesh Patel, our Consultant Oral Surgeon, manages extractions in-house. For immediate dentures, the extraction and fitting can be coordinated as a single planned appointment. Having oral surgery managed by a consultant within the same practice makes the transition to your new denture smoother and more predictable.
Periodontics — Gum Health Underpins Denture Stability
Dentures sit on gum tissue, and the health of that tissue directly affects how well a denture fits and how comfortable it is to wear. Active gum disease causes ongoing bone and tissue changes that make a stable fit very difficult to achieve and maintain. Where gum disease is identified, Dr Mital Patel, our Specialist in Periodontics, can treat and stabilise the condition before denture construction begins — giving your new denture the best possible foundation.
Restorative Dentistry — Implant-Retained Solutions
For patients considering implant-retained dentures, Mr Ashok Vijayakumar, our Consultant and Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, provides the full SynCone pathway in-house — from assessment and planning through to final fitting and long-term review. This specialist oversight ensures that the implant positions, attachment design, and occlusion (bite) are planned with the long-term function of the overdenture in mind, not just the immediate result.
Well-fitting dentures create a suction effect between the base of the denture and the gum tissue, and the muscles around your mouth naturally adapt to help hold them in position. For partial dentures, clasps — metal or tooth-coloured — can attach to your remaining teeth for added stability.
Where gums have become flat after prolonged tooth loss and suction is less effective, we may recommend implant-retained dentures to give you the confidence to eat and smile without worry.
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth, designed to look and function like your natural teeth and the surrounding gum tissue. At Conway House, we take pride in making dentures that are realistic, natural-looking, and comfortable to wear.
With good care, a denture typically remains in good condition for around seven years — though many of our patients are happy with theirs for considerably longer. The acrylic teeth, while very lifelike, do wear over time.
Regular check-up appointments allow us to assess the fit and condition of your denture and make adjustments to help you get the most from it.
A denture typically takes between four and eight appointments, spaced one to two weeks apart. Each stage is important — moulds, bite records, try-ins, and fit checks — and cannot be rushed if you want a result that is comfortable and well-fitting. Your dentist and our dental technicians work closely together throughout the process, and you will have the opportunity to approve the appearance of your teeth before the final denture is processed.
We have plenty of tips to help you manage impressions comfortably, and we ensure they are in your mouth for the minimum time necessary. Where possible, we use our intraoral scanner instead — a digital device that takes a series of photographs to build a 3D model of your mouth, removing the need for traditional impression material altogether.
Yes. We can make an immediate denture in advance of the extraction so that the tooth is removed and the denture fitted at the same appointment. You will not need to go a single day without a tooth. Do bear in mind that as the gum and bone heal over the following months the fit may loosen, and the denture may need adjustment or replacement after this period — but this is a normal and manageable part of the process.
A well-fitting denture makes adaptation much easier, but it is normal for a new denture to feel unfamiliar at first. Talking and eating may take some getting used to. Starting with softer foods and reading aloud can help speed up the process. Most patients feel comfortable within days to a few weeks, though occasionally it takes a little longer. We are always available for adjustments if something is not right.
Clean your denture daily with a soft brush and soap — not toothpaste, which scratches the surface. Continue to brush your remaining natural teeth and clean between them as usual, as anything introduced into the mouth can increase the risk of gum disease or decay around your remaining teeth. You can soak your denture in a cleaning solution (Dentural for acrylic, Steradent for metal) once or twice a week for up to 15 minutes — always rinse thoroughly before putting it back in. Ideally, remove your denture at night to allow your gums to rest.
No — avoid leaving dentures in Steradent overnight. It is intended for short-term soaking (around 15 minutes, once or twice a week) to remove plaque and stains. Prolonged soaking can damage certain denture materials. If you prefer to keep your denture out overnight, store it in plain water instead.
The cost depends on the material and design chosen. At Conway House, an acrylic denture starts from £450 and a metal (cobalt-chrome) denture from £625. Implant-retained denture costs depend on the number of implants required and will be quoted clearly at your consultation. Flexible payment options are available, including 0% finance subject to status.
Neither is universally better — each has genuine advantages and the right choice depends on your clinical situation, your expectations, and your budget. Implants are fixed, preserve bone, and feel closest to natural teeth, but they require surgery and a greater investment.
Dentures are removable, non-surgical, and immediately accessible. For patients who want the stability of implants with the flexibility of a removable appliance, implant-retained dentures offer a middle ground. Your dentist will explain all the options at your consultation.
