Start with what matters to you.
I cannot face going without my teeth.
Tell the practice how the break affects eating and appearance and ask about realistic turnaround.
It has broken in the same place again.
Ask whether the fit or bite is putting stress on it.
One of the denture teeth has come off.
Keep the loose pieces and bring them to the appointment.
Understanding Denture Repair.
Denture Repair restores a broken or damaged part of an existing denture where feasible. It is different from a reline, which changes the fitting surface. The denture and your mouth may both need checking.
Find the break; and the reason.
Base, Tooth or Clasp
Repair depends on which part failed and the denture material.
Resin or Metal Components
An acrylic base, denture tooth or metal clasp may need different laboratory work.
Your Mouth & Bite
A technically repaired denture still needs to fit and function properly.
What Happens During Treatment.
Your dentist confirms the stages and timing for your own treatment plan.
Check the Break and Fit
Bring the denture and broken pieces. The dentist checks whether it can be repaired and why it broke. Do not use household glue.
Arrange the Repair
The practice explains what the laboratory will do, the cost and how long you may be without the denture. A new denture may be more appropriate in some cases.
Check It Back in Your Mouth
The repaired denture is checked for fit and bite. Return if it rubs or feels unstable.
The exact appointments and recovery time depend on your assessment and the treatment agreed with your dentist.
Your Options with This Treatment.
Things to Consider.
Do not use household glue or keep wearing sharp, unstable pieces. Contact a dental professional and bring the denture and fragments so the damage can be assessed.
Your Denture Repair questions.
Do I need to attend if a laboratory can repair it?
Ask whether a mouth and fit assessment is needed, especially for repeated breaks or soreness.
Will a repair make a loose denture fit better?
Not necessarily. A reline, adjustment or replacement may be needed.
What if I swallowed or inhaled a broken piece?
Seek medical advice promptly; breathing difficulty is an emergency.