The following dental information pages answers many of your questions on complete and partial dentures

What is try in?

Before a denture is finally processed the patient is given an opportunity to view the teeth. During this time the patient can check the tooth size, shape, color, position and other factors like comfort and speech with them. If the patient is unhappy or has a doubt on any aspect of the denture, he/she can bring it to the attention of the dentist during this appointment. At this stage it is still possible to make minor alterations in the denture. In case both the patient and the dentist are satisfied with the denture, it can be sent for the final processing after which there is little scope for any alteration.

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Why do some dentures click while speaking?

Teeth click whenever the upper and lower teeth meet prematurely. This usually means that the teeth have been positioned too high. Clicking of teeth is considered a normal feature if porcelain teeth are used for the dentures.

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Why do some lower dentures come off?

Complete dentures depend on the surface area of the gums on which they are seated for staying in place. The larger the surface available, the better would be the retention. Even under the best circumstances the lower dentures are more difficult to retain than the upper. After the loss of natural teeth, the gums and the underlying bony ridge on which the dentures are seated start shrinking over the years. So in due course of time the tissues shrink to such an extent, that it would be difficult to seat the dentures in place.

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Is selection of teeth important?

Denture teeth are available in various sizes, forms and color. The dentist chooses the teeth that are best suited for the patient based on his experience. The patient can view the teeth during the trial appointment. Any changes that the patient may desire can be brought to the notice of the dentist during this appointment. Selection of teeth is considered an important aspect in the success of a denture. Patients may get confused with the wide choice of teeth available, so it is better that the dentist selects the teeth based on his experience and judgement.

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Can I help the dentist in the selection of teeth?

The patient can help the dentist in selection of teeth by bringing old photographs showing their teeth, or their extracted teeth or any old denture records that they may have.

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How can the dentist make the dentures
look more natural?

Natural teeth are not always evenly arranged or brilliant white in color. Therefore to create a natural look in the dentures these irregularities and deviations of color such as stains have to be reproduced in the dentures. Similarly the form of teeth is different in males and females. Males are usually given angular forms of teeth while the curved tooth form is recommended for females.