Natural appearance teeth?

How natural can you make a denture look?

Interesting question you may think - many of my patients would like to exchange their existing, perhaps unsightly natural teeth, which have seen better days, for a second chance. The artificial denture tooth, created in a natural shade material, of which there are about 16 differing slight shade differences, can be made very lifelike and acheive this to a high degree.

But sometimes, to match existing teeth, in the case of a removable petial denture, we need to match even more closely the shades, hues and contours of teeth. This is where the artistic side of dentistry comes into its own.

Lines, that match the natural teeth either side can be added, as can fillings and subtle discolourations to acheive a more natural look. So it is now not necessary to have that 'tombstone - look' that was so characteristic of older dentures. The modern style allows more freedom, and as a consequence, more aesthetic results.