Dentures in Cremorne, Sydney
A denture should let you eat, speak and smile without thinking about it. If yours moves, rubs or clicks – or you’re about to need one for the first time – North Shore Prosthodontics can help. Specialist prosthodontist Dr Ricky Lim designs full and partial dentures around your bite, gums and face, and can talk you through implant options if you want more stability.
- Registered specialist prosthodontist
- Full, partial & implant-retained options
- Rebates claimed on-site
Dentures planned around your bite, gums and face.
Which Situation Sounds like Yours?
Denture treatment depends on how many teeth you’re missing and how your current denture is going.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are removable false teeth made to replace missing teeth and the gum and bone around them. They’re custom-made from impressions or scans of your mouth, and a well-made denture can make eating and speaking easier and restore the shape of your smile (healthdirect).
Full dentures replace every tooth in the upper or lower jaw. An upper denture usually holds by suction against the palate; a lower denture has less to grip, which is why many people find lower dentures harder to keep steady.
Partial dentures replace some teeth and rest on or clip around the teeth you still have, which also stops those teeth drifting into the gaps.
Why See a Prosthodontist for Dentures?
Dentures can be made by dentists, dental prosthetists and prosthodontists. A prosthodontist is a registered dental specialist with several years of additional university training in replacing teeth, including complex cases.
That training is most useful when dentures are hard to get right: a flat or shrunken lower jaw, a strong gag reflex, bite or jaw joint problems, a mix of dentures with crowns or bridges, or a plan that may move to implants later.
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, James Cook University
- Specialist training in Prosthodontics, University of Sydney
- Focus on aesthetic, implant and reconstructive dentistry
- Implant options planned in the same practice
Also available: implant-supported dentures and All-on-4® fixed bridges.
Loose Dentures, Sore Spots and Relines
Your gums and jawbone slowly change shape after teeth are lost, so even a good denture can loosen over time. Signs it needs attention:
- It moves when you eat or talk, or you rely more on adhesive
- Sore spots or ulcers under the denture
- Clicking, or food getting trapped underneath
- Cracks, chips or worn-down denture teeth
A reline adds new material to the fitting surface so it matches your gums again; sometimes a new denture is the better option. Healthdirect advises having dentures checked at least once a year.
How Your Dentures Are Made
A clear, staged path from first consultation to a comfortable fit.
We check your mouth, any existing denture and what’s bothering you.
Detailed records of your gums, how your jaws meet and tooth shade.
You see and test the teeth set in wax before the denture is finished.
Your denture is fitted, then fine-tuned at review visits as it settles.
How Much Do Dentures Cost?
Denture fees depend on the type, materials, number of teeth, any extractions and the clinician’s training. For context, the Australian Dental Association’s 2024 Fee Survey put the national average for a full upper and lower acrylic set at about $3,105, and about $1,700 for a single upper or lower denture (Canstar, citing the ADA survey). Those are national averages, not our fees.
Your first step is a one-hour consultation ($300, including digital scans, photos and any intraoral X-rays). You’ll then receive an itemised, written quote.
Medicare does not generally cover dentures. Many extras policies contribute, and we claim on-site.
Payment plans are available through humm®, with no interest on terms of up to 24 months.¹ An establishment fee and a monthly loan fee, charged by humm, apply. Approval is subject to humm’s credit assessment. Private health rebates are processed on-site.
¹ humm provided by Once Credit Pty Limited ABN 99 112 319 632, Australian Credit Licence No. 386194, subject to its Terms & Conditions. Fees, charges and interest (if applicable) vary depending on the product type, merchant and the amount of credit. Approval subject to credit assessment criteria.
The main factors we'll walk through at your consultation:
Fees are quoted individually after a clinical assessment and 3D scan. Any figures discussed beforehand are general guidance only and are confirmed in your written treatment plan.
Dentures vs Implant Dentures vs All-on-4®
How conventional dentures compare with implant-supported options.
| Conventional Denture | Implant-Supported Denture | All-on-4® Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fixed or removable |
Removable |
Removable; clips onto implants |
✓ Fixed |
|
Stability when eating |
Can move; may need adhesive |
✓ Much steadier |
✓ Like fixed teeth |
|
Covers the palate (upper) |
Usually yes |
Often less |
✓ No |
|
Surgery needed |
✓ No |
2–4 implants |
4 or more implants |
|
Jawbone |
🗙 Keeps shrinking |
✓ Preserved around implants |
✓ Preserved around implants |
The right option depends on your individual case and is discussed at consultation.
Common Denture Mistakes
- Putting up with a loose denture. Rubbing and movement can damage gums and speed up bone loss.
- Adjusting it yourself. Filing or gluing a denture at home can ruin the fit.
- Sleeping in dentures. It raises the risk of gum inflammation and infection.
- Using toothpaste to clean them. It can scratch; use a soft brush and mild soap or denture cleaner.
- Not asking about implants. Even two implants can make a lower denture far steadier.
NSW Health’s denture care guide has more tips.
Visiting us in Cremorne
Our practice is on Parraween Street in Cremorne, accessible from both Military Road and Parraween Street, with street parking and a council car park (up to 3 hours) close by. We welcome patients from across the Lower North Shore and referrals from dentists throughout Sydney.
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am–5pm. Closed Wednesday and weekends.
- Cremorne
- Mosman
- Neutral Bay
- Cammeray
- North Sydney
- Kirribilli
- Cremorne Point
- Crows Nest
Denture FAQs
Straight answers to what patients ask most. If yours isn't here, our team is happy to help.
It varies with materials, care and how much your gums change. Most need relining or remaking at some point, and they should be checked at least once a year.
A full denture replaces all the teeth in one jaw. A partial replaces some teeth and rests on or clips to the teeth you still have.
Most people need a few weeks to adjust to eating and speaking. Review visits let us ease any sore spots.
The lower jaw has less surface for suction, and the bone often shrinks over time. A reline, a new denture or implant support can help.
An immediate denture can be fitted on the day of extraction in suitable cases. It usually needs relining as the gums heal.
Many extras policies contribute, depending on your fund and cover. Medicare does not generally cover dentures. We claim on-site.
Sometimes, depending on its condition and design. Often a new denture is made to clip onto the implants.
Ready for a denture that fits?
Book a consultation with Dr Ricky Lim to talk about a new denture, a reline, or making it steadier with implants.
The information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual clinical advice. Any invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding with treatment, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Individual results vary.
