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History of false teethFalse teeth have a long and interesting history, historic false teeth artifacts found are believed to be around 4500 years old, somewhere around 500 BC. Some early Etruscan artifacts have been found in the Tuscany region in, Italy, made from lost or extracted human teeth bound with cast gold straps, providing what is believed to be the earliest man made false teeth. Similar finds from the ancient Phoenician period, around 400 BC confirm that mans ingenuity in replacing natural teeth was a necessity over 2000 years ago. Similar discoveries in South America show that Mayan indians used natural stones to replace missing natural teeth. Todays false teeth have improved somewhat in their technical sophistication and todays Clinical Dental Technicians are specifically trained in the the technical construction of false teeth and treating the denture wearing public directly.
Famous people with false teethNotable figures to have worn false teeth include; George Washington who had false teeth fashioned from wood and ivory and Winston Churchill. Recently Winstons' gold and porcelain teeth made national news when they were sold at auction for over £15000, todays modern false teeth are available in many types and qualities.
False teeth statisticsIn the UK there are approximately 12 million false teeth wearers, of which the largest proportion wear partial false teeth.
False teeth materialsAs mentioned earlier early false teeth makers used wood, ivory, gold and even extracted human teeth. More recent early mass production of false teeth saw the introduction of Vulcanite, this was widely used by dental technicians to fabricate false teeth bases, where porcelain artifical teeth were attached to the vulcanite base with brass pins or diatoric holes. One dissadvantage being that porcelain teeth on dentures produces an audible clicking sound during speech and eating. The introduction of acrylic polymers around the 1950's saw false teeth begin to evolve to something more like we know to day, where both acrylic polymer bases and acrylic teeth became widely used. In tandem with acrylic polymers materials such as stainless steel, which was swaged to fabricate false teeth bases, gold, cobalt-chrome and titanium are all now used to manufacture false teeth bases and frames for partial dentures.
How false teeth are madeFalse teeth are manufactured in dental laboratories by Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians. Clinical dental technicians make false teeth and fit them and have their own dental laboratories and dental clinics. Dental Technicians are false teeth specialists craftsmen, they train for around 5 years to qualify as dental technicians, becoming to become skilled and proficient at making them. Clinical Dental Technicians train for a further three years to both make and fit false teeth direct to the public.
How long do false teeth last ?It is difficult to to predict a product life for false teeth as there are many factors that influence their durability. However,on average false teeth should be replaced every 5 to 7 years, to prevent the false teeth damaging your gums and natural teeth False teeth should be regularly assessed checked by an appropriate dental professional. Clinical dental technicians maintain and service false teeth for their patients.
False teeth typesFalse teeth are either 'Full dentures' where they replace all natural teeth in one or both jaws, or partial false teeth where they replace some of the natural teeth in one or both jaws. They can be fixed or secured with dental implants or they can be removable. False teeth costs can vary widely and are dependent on mant factors, including the clinical time involved by your clinician and the quality of materials and manufacturing processes used during manufacture.
Customised false teethDepending on the sophistication required, dentures can be highly customised to each individual. Intricate tooth details; such as tooth positions, tooth spaces, mimicked tooth fillings and inlays, tooth stains and striated effects can all be added. The supporting denture bases can also be crafted with natural gum colourings systems, together with receded gum effects around denture teeth, each contour is painstakingly hand carved with a variety of specialised tools in a preliminary wax prototype, the only limitation being the skill of the Clinical dental technician. Some patients opt for high function dentures, this requires other specialist equipment such as custom facebow recordings.
Securing false teethSome dentures can be problematic to wear, particularly lower jaw false teeth, wear the anatomy of the human body is not favourable to securing a denture tightly. One solution to tightening loose dentures are dental implants, dental implants are manufactured from pure titanium. Small titanium rods are carefuly placed in one or both jaws and used to secure loose false teeth.
Euopean legislation governing false teethFalse teeth are classed custom-made medical devices and as such required to conform to the medical devices directive. Dental laboratories in the UK that manufacture false teeth, are required to be registered with MHRA. False teeth manufacturers also provide a conformity statement with every set of false teeth they manufacture.
False teeth serve four major functions
AestheticsThe aesthetics of false teeth concerns restoring a persons natural, dentate visual appearance. False teeth also restore the lost supporting structures of gum and bone and and help fill out sunken lips and cheeks, these dentures are often referred to as cosmetic dentures.
PhoeneticsThe loss of natural teeth and subsequent replacement with false teeth helps maintain and restore the phoentics of a persons speech. Many people find that the loss of teeth, particularly front teeth makes it more difficult to prononce certain sounds.
MasticationThe loss of natural teeth, particularly all teeth, makes chewing and eating effectively, very difficult. Carefuly manufactured false teeth allow patients to chew and eat relatively normally.
Restoring Self - EsteemThe loss of natural teeth has a devastating effect on a persons self-esteem, often not appreciated until after it has occured. Todays cosmetic false teeth help to restore that personal loss.
False teeth alternativesThere are alternatives to removable false teeth, such as fixed bridgework and the various implant supported dental prostheses.
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' Your denture aftercare service was excellent..' - B, Cottenham, Cambs, UK
' My new top set of dentures are so life-like that several extremely close up examinations of my face have proved that it is impossible to tell that I am wearing a denture, they don't look like false teeth - that’s magic ! ... ' S, Norfolk, UK
' It was by pure chance that I found the name Burnside Denture Clinic during my internet search and after a quick phone call found myself at the Clinics reception...' - D, Brampton, Cambs, UK
' I would like to thankyou for the excellent service provided during the denture consultation, fittings and private dental treatment, I did not feel nervous or embarrassed, on the contrary I felt very relaxed...' H, Peterborough, UK
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I would thoroughly recommend this family run business...' M, Bedford, UK
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' After researching what my options were I discoverd that the silver metal clips on my partials dentures could be made in different colours to blend with my teeth and gums, I was so embarrassed by the silver metal hooks ... ' C, Biggleswade, Beds, UK
' Thankyou for recommending a soft dentures cushion liner, my dentures were always hurting, most comfortable dentures I have worn .. ' E, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK
' Opting to stabilise my bottom set of dentures with denture implants has changed my life, thankyou for your advice and referral ...' P, Kimbolton, Cambs, UK
' I now have the most natural looking dentures I have ever worn, they look like natural teeth and not like false teeth...' J, Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK
' Thankyou so much for solving my denture problems, my new dentures are great, I didn't believe comfortable partial dentures were possible..' C, Northampton, UK
' My flexible dentures feel great and the visiclear flexible plastic clips on my natural teeth are hardly noticeable..' N, March, Cambridgeshire, UK
' I am so impressed by the level of detail built into my new Swiss dentures..' T, Huntingdon, Cambs, UK
' My new cosmetic dentures look amazing and I no longer retch or gag ! .... ' S, Wisbech, Cambs, UK
' .. Discreet pleasant location, on-site dental laboratory, nice clean premises and waiting area ..' A, Ely, Cambs, UK
' Your complimentary denture assessment gave me the opportuntity to find out more about your denture services..' S, London, UK
' My copy dentures are an exact replica of my old worn dentures...' N, Potton, nr Sandy, Bedfordshire, UK
' I didn't realise there were so many types of dentures available and clip in partial dentures ...' C, Birmingham, UK
' I was nervous about getting new dentures, I now have added confidence and my light alloy metal denture feels so much stronger and tighter than my old plastic one...' A, Kempston, Beds, UK
' I had never heard of Clinical Dental Technicians or knew what they did until I saw your advertisement...' F, Norwich,
' It's a bonus having the dental laboratory within the premises, my time is limited, having alterations and adjustments carried out at the appointments is convenient and patient focussed - a real plus..' K, Baldock, Hertforshire
' I was distraught when I lost my dentures, meeting clients and conducting everyday business activities was impossible without them, thankfully Burnside Denture Clinic made me new dentures in a day...' S, Fenstanton, Cambs, UK
' Harley Street quality dentures, competitive, affordable denture costs for a bespoke private denture service and fast replacement for my new dentures.. ' M, Chatteris, Cambs
' After suffering with uncomfortable dentures and sore jaws for years it was such a relief to have new dentures to solve my denture complaints ...' V, Somersham, Cambs
' It was liberating to have direct input into how my dentures were made at the clinic ...' J, Stamford, Lincs
' Worth travelling 150 mile round trip to get the best Swiss dentures, great investment..' I, Oxford
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' I can now eat the foods I like, smile and talk with confidence with my new private false teeth ..' N, Rushden, Northants, UK
' Having suffered with loose bottom dentures and rubbing dentures for years, it's a relief to have dentures that fit comfortably..' T, Sawtry, Cambs, UK
'My old plastic partials dentures kept breaking, I had a new lightweight metal alloy denture made privately and it feels much stronger and clips on my natural teeth .....' D, Cambridge, UK
'I can taste my food again, my lightweight skeleton, partials dentures covers far less of my palates..' S, Warboys, Cambs, UK
'Thankyou for providing a new cosmetic dental plate for my elderly mother and for your patience ..' C, Sandy, Beds, UK
' I thought getting new dentures directly from a Clinical Dental Technician was illegal, I was unaware the dentistry regulations had been changed..' G, Kempston, Beds
' My new Private dentures fit much tighter and have good suction, I no longer need denture glues or fixatives and not that much more expensive than dentures on NHS ..' G, Nottingham, Notts, UK
' My old plastic dental plate covered most of my palate and gums, my new light alloy partial denture is so much smaller and fits securely..' F, Stilton, Cambs, UK
' I was researching how much NHS dentures cost and thought I could only to get new dentures from an NHS dentists or Private dentists, what a great service..' Yaxley, Cambs, UK
' I was hoping to get metal dentures on the NHS, but my old dental surgery had closed when I found your clinic advertised on the internet..' T, leicester, UK
'Quaint, friendly, family owned dental surgery, cosmetic dentistry dentures of the highest standard, good dentures service ...' S, kings lynn, Cambs, UK
' Just to say a big thankyou, I am so happy with my new smile they look so natural and are very comfortable, best false teeth ever..' J, Chatteris, Cambs UK
' I have had a cheap dentures plate for many years, I had never considered changing to a light alloy framework denture, until I consulted Burnside denture clinic..' D, Saffron walden, Essex, UK
'My dental plate was so uncomfortable, I had been told that partial dental dentures on a wire were better, thanks to Burnside denture clinic my new replacement metal plate fits securely and I hadly notice I am wearing it...' P, Royston, Herts, UK
' I couldn't wear my old denture, the plastic plate went too far back on my palate and made me gag, I now have a small chrome/metal horseshoe shaped denture without the plastic palate that is much easier to wear..' D, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK
'I wasn't happy with the colour of the teeth on my dentures, they did not match my own natural teeth, and the teeth themselves were too large, my new dental plate was customised using colouring techniques to give me the closest possible reproduction ..' B, Hail Weston, St.neots
'As a denture wearer it was important to me that my denture looked and felt completely natural, including intricate details when seen close up, my partner does not know I wear dentures and I wanted to maintain my denture confidentiality ...' M, Surrey, UK
' I was impressed with the technical considerations that were discussed at my consultation, careful partial denture design allowed a reduction in the size of my dental plate, together with being able to taste my food better and achieved a more aesthetic result where the framework attached to my natural teeth - using a combination partial denture techniques..' Potters Bar, T, Herts, UK
' My dentures were uncomfortable and I had made the decision to replace them, the staff were helpful and courteous, I didn't feel rushed at my dental appointments and nothing was too much trouble..' K, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
'I was having dentures made on the NHS with my Dentist and asked to be referred to a Clinical Dental Technician, Peter was my first choice..' J, Lambeth, London
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