Dentures in Chiang Mai
Dentures are removable teeth that replace one, several or all of your teeth. At Kitcha Dental Clinic, dentures are planned by dentists with postgraduate training in prosthodontics and made by our ISO-certified partner laboratory.
- Open every day, 09:00–20:00
- Opposite Chiang Mai Gate
- Coordinators in English and Thai
Is this you?
- You have lost several teeth, or all the teeth in one jaw.
- Your current denture is loose, uncomfortable or worn.
- A tooth needs to come out and you want teeth to wear while the area heals.
- You would like a removable option before deciding on implants.
Dentures are one of several ways to replace teeth; a bridge or implants may also suit you. Your dentist explains the options after an examination and X-rays.
Types of dentures
Full dentures
Replace all the teeth in a jaw, with an acrylic or metal base. A digital full denture, designed and made digitally, is also available.
Partial dentures with a metal framework
A thin cobalt-chromium framework holds the replacement teeth and clips onto your remaining teeth.
Flexible partial dentures
Made from a flexible resin (Valplast), with no metal clasps.
Immediate dentures
An acrylic denture worn right after teeth are removed. It is adjusted as the gums heal and is usually replaced after a few months.
Implant-retained dentures
A denture that clips onto implants, so it moves less when you eat and speak.
Your dentist recommends a type and material based on your remaining teeth, gums and bone, and how you would like the denture to feel and look.
Implant-supported (snap-in) dentures
A snap-in denture, also called an implant overdenture, is a removable denture that clips onto implants in the jaw. It moves less than a conventional denture when you eat and speak, and you still take it out to clean it.
The denture options on our prices page include an overdenture, and mini implants with a locator attachment to hold a denture. If you would prefer fixed teeth that only your dentist removes, a full-arch bridge on implants (All-on-4 or All-on-6) is another option.
Whether implants suit you depends on your bone and general health, which your dentist checks with an examination and a CBCT scan before recommending an option.
Not sure which denture suits you?
Book a consultation. Your dentist examines your mouth, explains the options, including bridges and implants, and gives you an estimate before you decide.
What happens, and how many visits
Examination and planning
Your dentist checks your teeth, gums and bone with X-rays and explains the options.
Impressions and bite records
Impressions or a digital scan and jaw measurements are taken and sent to the laboratory.
Try-in
You try the denture or framework so the color, shape and fit can be checked and changed before it is finished.
Fitting and adjustments
The finished denture is fitted and your bite is checked. Follow-up visits are used to adjust any sore spots.
Most dentures need at least 3–4 visits; full dentures usually need more than partial dentures. If you are traveling, tell us your dates so the visits can be planned.
Living with dentures
Getting used to them
New dentures can feel strange for the first few weeks. Start with soft food cut into small pieces and chew on both sides. If a denture rubs or clicks when you talk, come back to have it adjusted.
Daily cleaning
Rinse after meals and brush the denture daily with a soft brush and water or denture cleaner, not toothpaste. Never use hot water, which can warp it.
At night
Take the denture out before bed to rest your gums, and keep it in water or cleaning solution so it does not dry out.
Repairs and relines
Gums and bone change over time, so dentures may need relining, repair or adjustment. Bring yours to your check-ups.
Cost of dentures
Denture prices depend on the type, the material and how many teeth are replaced, and are listed on our prices page. Dentures and other laboratory work have a 1-year warranty on the restoration, terms apply. Full payment is requested on the day of the impression.
Prices on our prices page are shown as ranges. Your final fee depends on what the examination finds, and may include additional items — such as a rubber dam or special materials — when your treatment needs them. Your dentist explains these before treatment.
Who treats you
Dentures are planned by dentists with postgraduate training in prosthodontics, the field of crowns, bridges and dentures, and made by our ISO-certified partner laboratory.
Denture FAQs
How long does it take to make dentures?
Most dentures need at least 3–4 visits, including impressions, a try-in and fitting; full dentures usually need more visits than partial dentures. Your dentist gives you a visit plan after the examination.
Which is better: a flexible or a metal-framework partial denture?
They suit different situations rather than one being better. Flexible dentures have no metal clasps; metal-framework dentures are thin and rigid. Your dentist recommends one based on your remaining teeth and gums.
Can I have teeth on the same day a tooth is removed?
In suitable cases an immediate denture can be fitted right after the extraction. It is adjusted as the gums heal and is usually replaced after a few months with a longer-term denture or another option.
My denture is loose. What can be done?
A loose denture can often be relined or adjusted. If it still moves too much, a denture that clips onto implants may help. Your dentist checks it and explains the options.
How do I clean my dentures?
Rinse after meals and brush daily with a soft brush and water or denture cleaner, not toothpaste. Keep the denture in water or cleaning solution overnight, and never use hot water.
How much do dentures cost?
Denture prices depend on the type, the material and how many teeth are replaced, and are listed on our prices page. Your dentist confirms the fee after the examination.
Book a denture consultation
Tell us which teeth are missing and whether you already wear a denture. A coordinator replies in English or Thai and books a time with a dentist. Open every day, 09:00–20:00 (Thailand time).
Or email us at [email protected]
Content reviewed by Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum — DDS, Chiang Mai University; Master's Degree in Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry (International Program), Chulalongkorn University · Last reviewed