DENTURE HELP

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We have created a website to promote the replication of dentures. Visit 3d-dental.co.uk for more information on how to get your dentures scanned before they are lost. If you cannot access a dentist or dental nurse, detailed instructions are available to guide you through the scanning process yourself.

The government estimates that over 14,000 dentures are lost in care homes and hospitals annually. Making new dentures is extremely time-consuming and costly if you can access a dentist. This option is to copy or improve existing dentures using modern technology. You don't need to be a dentist. You need access to a suitable scanner, Email, and a registered dental lab, as outlined in the video below.

CARE HOME INNOVATION

This video was made for the Spring Meeting of the British Society of Gerodontology 2023, with a bit more detail, including how in the future dental examinations and dental health maintenance can be carried out more effectively, making it financially viable for dental and care home teams, as well as the residents.

HOW TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY

This illustrates the traditional method for creating dentures, which typically requires four visits. However, it can be done in a single visit as long as the original denture is not lost. Crafting a new denture from scratch is considerably more challenging than enhancing an existing one, even if it’s just giving it a fresher appearance.

COPY A DENTURE DIY

Ideally, we would prefer that dentists to visit care homes regularly, but it's not financially viable in many areas. Hygienists and dental nurses typically offer more affordable options. However, if you’re unable to get assistance from them, you can actually copy dentures yourself. This guide explains how I did it, and one day you’ll be able to do it on your phone.

For further information on care homes, look on this website and the Carers playlist on the Teeth4life YouTube Channel.