We are a small family run denture clinic and dental laboratory whose aim is to provide quality dentures to all. 

 

Unfortunately even the best made dentures are with time going to need replacing, this is ultimately down to the changes in the shape of the mouth and wear and tear of the denture tooth surfaces. 

Below we have compiled a list of reasons why it is advisable to have your dentures checked over by a professional: 

 

 

If you are having denture problems or would just like them looked at why not book a free no obligation consultation/assessment. This gives Steven the opportunity to bring to light any improvements that could be made or the best course of action to take.  

 

 

 

At Poppy Fields we work solely on dentures, this gives us the experience needed to overcome many of the problems often associated with dentures and produce something that is bespoke accurately fitted to each individual. Also every stage of the denture fabrication is carried out by the same team, this makes every case more personal and individual. It also gives you the opportunity to state your individual requirements e.g: a diastema (small gap between the front teeth) or a more natural setup where not all of the teeth are set straight. Our dentures are all made on site. 

 

 

A denture is supposed to replace the function of the lost teeth, to look aesthetically pleasing and to support the tissues of the mouth (lips and cheeks). They should also fit well and be comfortable to wear. 

The outcome of each denture depends on: 

The skill and experience of the clinician and technician 

The time and effort put into each step of the dentue fabrication 

The quality of the materials used. 

 

 

To make a denture there are 5 clinical steps which are usually caried out by a dentist and 7 technical processes. Each step is important and each step needs to be done correctly for the denture to be succesful. In a commercial laboratory each step could be carried out by a different person. At Poppy Fields the clinician and the technician is the same person. This is benificial because every mouth is different and you can see how you need to work differently for each person to give the best result. 

 

 

The technician needs to buy the teeth and the acrylic to make the dentures, there are different quality levels available to buy, the teeth the grades are: 

Budget, independant, full private and premium private. 

For the acrylic: 

Standard, High impact, Injection moulded high impact. 

 

If you have dentures made through the NHS then you will get the cheapest teeth and plastic. 

Paying private for your dentures just means that you are paying for them. The quality level received depends on what the dentist or technician has to offer. At Poppy Fields we only use Full Private and Premium Private teeth. We only use a premium branded High impact acrylic and the Premium High impact injection moulded acrylic. 

The more expensive teeth look more realistic and are harder wearing, so they last longer. 

The high impact acrylic is stronger, the injection moulded acrylic fits more accurately. 

(click here for a video demonstration) 

 

 

 

 

We have invested in the latest technology available to dentures the long awaited Ivobase Injector. All denture plastic on curing (setting) shrinks slightly, this means that all dentures do not fit as tight as they could or should do. The machine works by controlling the way that the acrylic is cured, as the acrylic sets and shrinks the machine forces more acrylic into the denture mould to compensate for the shrinkage. (click here for a video demonstration) 

 

The plastic used is also the most advanced denture plastic available - Ivobase high impact. It is very strong, highly plaque resistant, it is more hygienic as bacteria is less able to adhere to it. This plastic also has a very low residual monomer count making it more bio-compatible and less likely to cause a reaction to sensitive gum tissue.