What to expect at Dunivin Denture

Getting Started for a Denture or Partial Denture

Step 1: Evaluation/Complimentary Consultation

To begin your journey towards a confident smile, please complete the patient paperwork, provide your insurance information, and present a copy of your insurance card(s) and photo ID. If you do not have insurance, photo ID is required. Once these steps are completed with our front desk team, you will be escorted to the exam room for your 30-minute initial appointment with our Licensed Denturist, Cody.

We kindly request that our patients arrive 10 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time to allow for paperwork completion. Punctuality is essential for maximizing your time with Cody during your appointment. Being late may result in a rescheduling to ensure that you receive the attention and care you deserve.

During your appointment, Cody will discuss treatment options, address any questions you may have, and provide quotes for our services. You will have the opportunity to view various styles of dentures and partial dentures, as well as learn about any recommended upgrades.

Our goal is for you to leave feeling more confident in your decisions than when you arrived. We understand that this process can be overwhelming but rest assured that we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Step 2: Taking Impressions

Once a treatment plan has been established, we will arrange for you to return for impressions at your earliest convenience. If you have recently undergone any extractions, we will wait a minimum of 3 weeks before beginning impressions to allow for proper healing, but we will still schedule your appointment.

During the impression process, any decisions regarding potential upgrades will need to be made, and any outstanding payments will be due at this time.

After impressions have been taken, including shade matching, bite registration, and measurements, we will schedule your INITIAL wax try-in for 3 weeks later.

We space appointments 3 weeks apart from this point forward to ensure your place on our schedule and to guarantee that everything is prepared for your upcoming visit. (If they gets done sooner than anticipated and we have the openings, we WILL call you for a sooner appt)

Step 3: Initial Wax Try-In

During this appointment, your teeth will be set in wax for the initial try-in. This step is crucial in determining the necessary adjustments for the second try-in. Cody will assess the need for changes such as adding or subtracting tooth length, aligning the midline, and ensuring that the bite allows for comfortable and proper function of the teeth.

At this stage, minimal input from the patient is necessary, as multiple adjustments are usually required. This allows for a more efficient and effective process in achieving the desired outcome for your dental restoration.

Step 4: Wax Re-Try or Appliance Delivery

At this stage, any necessary adjustments have been made from the previous appointment, and we are now ready to try the denture in again. This step is crucial in ensuring that the appliance fits and meets your expectations.

Any concerns or dissatisfaction with the appearance of the denture can be addressed at this time, allowing for any necessary changes to be made. If further adjustments are required, another wax try-in appointment will be scheduled to ensure your satisfaction before finalizing the denture.

It is important to note that once the denture is finished, our ability to make changes is limited. Typically, we proceed to finish the denture after the second try-in appointment. Following this, you will be scheduled for the delivery of your appliance three weeks from the final try-in appointment.

If no changes are needed after the first wax try-in appointment, the denture is considered ready for delivery.

Our goal is to ensure that both you and Cody are completely satisfied with the final product before completion. Thank you for entrusting us with your dental care needs.

Step 5: Delivery

Congratulations! Your denture is now ready for you to take home. It is possible that some adjustments may be necessary at this stage.

Cody will provide you with detailed information on follow-up care and schedule any necessary appointments to ensure the continued maintenance of your denture.

Thank you for choosing our services, and we look forward to assisting you in the future.