Types of Dentures and What They Cost in Łódź

Lose a few teeth and you start chewing on one side, while the neighbouring teeth slowly tip towards the gap. A denture fixes this faster and for less money than most alternatives. The types of dentures differ more than people expect: in material, in how they stay in place and in price.

At iDenta in Łódź we make five kinds of removable denture. Acrylic is the cheapest and combination the most expensive. Most of the price gap comes down to the material and what holds the denture in your mouth.

Partial or full denture?

If you still have some of your own teeth, you get a partial denture that rests on them and on the gum. A full denture replaces every tooth in the upper or lower jaw. It stays in place by suction against the gums, and in the upper jaw against the palate too.

For a single missing tooth a removable denture is rarely the first choice; a crown or a bridge usually works better. All the options are in our prosthetic dentistry section.

Types of dentures and prices at iDenta

Prices come from our price list. The final figure comes after a consultation.

Acrylic denture

The most common and the cheapest. It works for partial and full tooth loss. Acrylic is rigid and thicker, so the denture feels bulky at first and getting used to it usually takes a few weeks. Partial versions are held by metal clasps.

Acetal denture

Acetal is a strong resin with no metal in it at all. The clasps are tooth- or gum-coloured and hard to spot in conversation. A good option if you are allergic to metal.

Flexible denture

Made from Acron. It is thin and light and gives slightly, so it sits more gently on the gums than rigid acrylic. The clasps blend into the gum, and the clear version is even harder to see. Used mainly for partial tooth loss.

Cast partial denture

The teeth sit on a thin metal framework. Chewing forces are shared with your own teeth, so the denture is stable and lasts well. It is smaller than an acrylic one and covers less of the palate. We also make SLM frameworks (selective laser melting), which are lighter and fit better.

Combination denture

A metal framework with Acron saddles and clasps. You get the strength of a cast partial without metal hooks on show.

iDenta dentist's tip: Patients often arrive having already picked a denture because a friend or relative is happy with theirs. The same design can rub or rock in a different mouth, since the fit depends on the teeth you have left and the shape of your gums. At the consultation, ask which teeth the denture will rest on and whether they need treatment first.

How to choose a denture

No denture is best for everyone. This is roughly how we think it through:

• Partial tooth loss, durability first: a cast partial or combination denture.
• No metal, no visible clasps: flexible or acetal.
• No teeth left: a full acrylic denture.
• A gap while you heal: a micro-denture for up to 3 teeth.
• Tight budget: acrylic, which has a long track record.

The examination has the final say. The condition of your teeth, gums and bone, or your bite, can rule out an option that looked best on paper.

iDenta dentist's tip: The most common mistake in the first weeks is putting the denture in a drawer as soon as it rubs. If it hurts, take it out for a while, but wear it again for a few hours before your follow-up visit. The sore spot then shows on the gum, and we can adjust the denture far more accurately.