Replica Denture
Important Information About Replica Dentures.
Under the current 1984 Dental Act, all dental devices must be fitted by a registered dentist. However, the digital scan acts as a digital prescription, much like those used by opticians.
The dental lab we use fully complies with UK MHRA guidelines, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.
Over 200 replica dentures have already been successfully fitted in Ireland-- without needing any adjustment. Your replica denture can be kept as a spare until it's needed (for example, if your original is lost).
Each denture comes with clear instructions. In the unlikely event that an adjustment is needed, you may need to visit a dentist or arrange for a dentist to visit your care home. This may incur an additional cost.
Under the current 1984 Dental Act, all dental devices must be fitted by a registered dentist. However, the digital scan acts as a digital prescription, much like those used by opticians.
The dental lab we use fully complies with UK MHRA guidelines, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.
Over 200 replica dentures have already been successfully fitted in Ireland-- without needing any adjustment. Your replica denture can be kept as a spare until it's needed (for example, if your original is lost).
Each denture comes with clear instructions. In the unlikely event that an adjustment is needed, you may need to visit a dentist or arrange for a dentist to visit your care home. This may incur an additional cost.
How to Order Your Replica Denture Online
To get started, you'll need a digital scan of your existing denture. You have three options:
To get started, you'll need a digital scan of your existing denture. You have three options:
- Ask your dentist is they have a scanner – They can scan your denture and send us the file directly.
- Visit a dental practice with a scanner – Many practices offer this service; just ask if they can scan your denture for you.
- Scan it yourself – If you have access to a scanner, you can upload the file directly during the order process.
Click the video below to see how you can get replica dentures before they are lost. It shows how quickly new alternative technology can be utilised in the dental space. As a care home owner you may be able to offer an improved service to your clients, as the most expensive item when it comes to getting care is the actual visit of a dentist to your care home. The description below expalins the process.
Scanning Options
While scanning apps are improving rapidly, they may not yet offer the best value for denture work. At present, a dedicated home scanner is likely the more cost-effective choice. These devices can be a little technique-sensitive and typically take around 12 minutes to scan a denture, compared with 3 minutes or less using a professional dental scanner.
A trained dental nurse can complete the scan and record all necessary details in under 15 minutes for both dentures for a fee.
While scanning apps are improving rapidly, they may not yet offer the best value for denture work. At present, a dedicated home scanner is likely the more cost-effective choice. These devices can be a little technique-sensitive and typically take around 12 minutes to scan a denture, compared with 3 minutes or less using a professional dental scanner.
A trained dental nurse can complete the scan and record all necessary details in under 15 minutes for both dentures for a fee.
How to Improve Loose Dentures or Make New Ones in Two Visits
One common solution for improving loose dentures is to have a new permanent base made for your
existing denture, known as a denture reline. Traditionally, this involves a dentist taking a mould of
the soft tissues in your mouth while you are wearing the denture. The denture, with the mould
attached, is then sent to a dental lab where a new base is constructed beneath the original denture.
• The biting surface (the teeth) remains unchanged, only the base—especially as we get older
and find it harder to adapt to new dentures.
• However, this process requires the patient to go without their denture for a few days and the
bite may feel different, and the teeth look the same.
A Modern, Scan-Based Approach. Fresher appearance and a spare denture.
An alternative, more modern option involves:
• 1. Taking a mould of your gum using the original denture to retain the material by a trained
dental therapist, or dentist.
• • Scanning the denture with the mould in place.
• • Removing the mould and returning the denture to the patient (so there is no time without it).
• • The digital scan is sent to the lab, where a new, improved denture is produced that fits better
than the old one. The teeth, while the same size and shape, are fresher or whiter if requested.
The original denture is retained as a spare.
• 2. As this isn’t a replica, it has a different digital prescription, unlike replica dentures. It must be
fitted by a dentist or denturist (Dental Therapist), as some minor adjustments may be
necessary.
Using the Existing Denture as a Base for a Completely New Denture
The best option may be to use the existing denture as a starting point to create a completely new
denture with a monolithic base as a starting point for the procedure. The current denture is
scanned with or without the user being present.
• 1. A dentist or trained denture therapist uses the monolithic print to add a reline, build up the
base and teeth, support soft tissue loss, and open the bite to a tolerable and aesthetic level.
• 1(a). If the changes are significant, another digitally modified monolithic denture can be
produced as a trial. This also allows discussion of the cosmetic finish—for example, slight
crowding or natural-looking staining—so the dentures do not appear like dentures but their
natural dentition.
• 2. The dentist or denture therapist fits the denture and arranges further appointments if any
minor adjustments are required.
One common solution for improving loose dentures is to have a new permanent base made for your
existing denture, known as a denture reline. Traditionally, this involves a dentist taking a mould of
the soft tissues in your mouth while you are wearing the denture. The denture, with the mould
attached, is then sent to a dental lab where a new base is constructed beneath the original denture.
• The biting surface (the teeth) remains unchanged, only the base—especially as we get older
and find it harder to adapt to new dentures.
• However, this process requires the patient to go without their denture for a few days and the
bite may feel different, and the teeth look the same.
A Modern, Scan-Based Approach. Fresher appearance and a spare denture.
An alternative, more modern option involves:
• 1. Taking a mould of your gum using the original denture to retain the material by a trained
dental therapist, or dentist.
• • Scanning the denture with the mould in place.
• • Removing the mould and returning the denture to the patient (so there is no time without it).
• • The digital scan is sent to the lab, where a new, improved denture is produced that fits better
than the old one. The teeth, while the same size and shape, are fresher or whiter if requested.
The original denture is retained as a spare.
• 2. As this isn’t a replica, it has a different digital prescription, unlike replica dentures. It must be
fitted by a dentist or denturist (Dental Therapist), as some minor adjustments may be
necessary.
Using the Existing Denture as a Base for a Completely New Denture
The best option may be to use the existing denture as a starting point to create a completely new
denture with a monolithic base as a starting point for the procedure. The current denture is
scanned with or without the user being present.
• 1. A dentist or trained denture therapist uses the monolithic print to add a reline, build up the
base and teeth, support soft tissue loss, and open the bite to a tolerable and aesthetic level.
• 1(a). If the changes are significant, another digitally modified monolithic denture can be
produced as a trial. This also allows discussion of the cosmetic finish—for example, slight
crowding or natural-looking staining—so the dentures do not appear like dentures but their
natural dentition.
• 2. The dentist or denture therapist fits the denture and arranges further appointments if any
minor adjustments are required.
Securely Store Your Dental Files with Dental Health Service
At DentalHealthService.co.uk we offer a secure way to store your dental data, including scans, photos, and radiographs.
To upload your files, we use WeTransfer — a simple and user-friendly file transfer tool.
If you're unsure how to use it, you’ll find helpful guides on both YouTube and the WeTransfer website itself.
We can store:
👉 Register here to get started.
At DentalHealthService.co.uk we offer a secure way to store your dental data, including scans, photos, and radiographs.
To upload your files, we use WeTransfer — a simple and user-friendly file transfer tool.
If you're unsure how to use it, you’ll find helpful guides on both YouTube and the WeTransfer website itself.
We can store:
- Denture scans
- Photos of the mouth
- Radiographs (X-rays)
👉 Register here to get started.
