How long does it take to get used to a denture?

Most patients adapt to a new denture within 4–8 weeks. Speech and eating feel different initially. Partial dentures typically have a shorter adjustment period than full dentures.

Can I sleep with my denture in?

It's generally recommended to remove dentures at night. This gives the gum tissue time to rest and reduces the risk of fungal infections.

How often do dentures need to be remade?

Bone resorption under a denture causes the fit to change over time. Most dentures need relining every 3–5 years and remaking every 7–10 years. Implant-retained dentures are more stable as the implants slow bone loss.

Is an overdenture very different from a regular denture?

Yes — significantly. The click-attachment to implants means the overdenture doesn't move when you eat or speak. Patients who switch from conventional dentures to overdentures consistently report dramatic improvements in comfort and confidence.

Can I get an implant even if I've had dentures for years?

Possibly, but long-term denture wear causes bone loss. Whether there's sufficient bone for implants is determined by a 3D scan. In some cases, bone grafting is needed first. This is assessed individually.

Dental Prosthetics in Riga

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When is a prosthetic the right choice?

How prosthetics fit into the picture

Implants are the best long-term solution for missing teeth in most cases — but they are not always feasible. Insufficient bone volume, systemic health conditions, budget constraints, or patient preference can all make a prosthetic solution the appropriate path. Dr. Alberts treats prosthetics as a genuine clinical specialty, not a fallback. A well-fitted, properly designed denture or overdenture can restore function and aesthetics significantly. The goal is the best outcome available for your situation, not a single default answer.

Why an overdenture changes the picture

The most common complaint about conventional dentures is that they move. An implant-retained overdenture clicks onto two to four implants placed in the jaw — the attachment is secure, the denture does not move during eating or speaking. It is still removable for cleaning, but in function it behaves much closer to fixed teeth. The implants also stimulate the bone, slowing the resorption that gradually changes facial shape under conventional dentures. For many patients it is the practical middle ground between a removable denture and a fully fixed full-arch reconstruction.

Options

Prosthetic options

Complete (Full) Denture

Replaces all teeth in an arch. Sits on the gum and relies on suction, muscle control, and denture adhesive for retention. The most affordable option — but also the least stable. Bone loss continues under a full denture because there's no root stimulating the bone.

Partial Denture

Replaces some missing teeth in an arch where some natural teeth remain. Clasps attach to existing teeth for retention. Removable — taken out at night. Less stable than fixed options but significantly more affordable.

Implant-Retained Overdenture

A removable denture that clicks onto 2–4 implants. Dramatically more stable than a conventional denture — stays in place during eating and speaking. Removable for cleaning. The implants also preserve bone. A strong middle-ground option between conventional dentures and a fully fixed arch.

Implant-Supported Fixed Bridge

Multiple implants supporting a fixed (non-removable) bridge spanning several missing teeth. Not an All-on-4 full arch, but a fixed multi-unit restoration for patients missing a group of teeth in one area. Cleaning requires special tools under the bridge.

Pricing

Treatment costs

The cost depends on the treatment needed and the chosen restoration. Each card explains its scope; your dentist confirms the total in your treatment plan before treatment begins.

690–955 €

Complete removable denture

An acrylic denture for one jaw, removed for cleaning. Implant support is not included.

1 035–1 369.90 €

Metal-frame partial denture

Price per removable partial denture for one jaw. A metal framework and clasps attach it to your remaining teeth.

Individual quote

Implant-supported removable denture

For one jaw. Implants, attachments and the denture are itemised separately in the plan.

Our Approach

Prosthetics treated as specialist work

A denture is not a generic appliance. The bite registration, the position of the artificial teeth, the contour of the flange, and the relationship to the lips and cheeks all determine whether the result is comfortable and looks natural — or sits in a drawer. Dr. Alberts is a prosthodontist; reconstructive prosthetics is the field he trained in. Every prosthetic begins with a full assessment of what remains: bone volume, gum health, the bite of the opposing arch, and the patient's day-to-day expectations. Conventional, partial, implant-retained, and fixed implant-supported options are explained with their actual trade-offs — comfort, stability, bone preservation, cost, and what maintenance each one needs. Prosthetics are fabricated in vetted European laboratories and adjusted in the chair until the bite and fit are right. A written treatment plan with the exact total cost is provided before any work begins.

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