Fixed bridge
Several consecutive teeth
- Comes out
- No
- Held by
- Neighboring teeth or implants
- Reduces healthy teeth
- Yes, if it rests on the neighbors
- Adaptation
- Immediate
Restorative dentistry · El Poblado, Medellín
Fixed, removable and
implant-supported dentures
There are fixed, removable and implant-stabilized dentures. Which one suits you depends on how many teeth are missing, how much bone is left and what you are willing to live with every day.
In-person consultation in El Poblado
Virtual pre-consultation if you are traveling from abroad
Torre Médica Oviedo · El Poblado, Medellín
How it is chosen and made
Impressions, try-ins and follow-up adjustments, with one team in El Poblado
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First we measure what is there to support it
An X-ray shows the remaining bone and the condition of the teeth still in place: that decides which type of denture is possible.
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It is tried in before it is finished
The denture goes through try-ins before the definitive version, so shade, shape and bite are corrected while there is still time.
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Adjustment is followed up
In the first weeks we check and relieve the pressure points. A denture that hurts is not normal: it gets adjusted.
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In El Poblado, Torre Médica Oviedo
We work inside a medical building with imaging equipment and sterilization on site.
Dentures and bridges in Medellín
A denture is considered when several teeth are missing and replacing them one by one no longer makes clinical or financial sense. What it aims for: to spread chewing force across the arch, support the facial height lost when teeth go missing and make speaking easier. The final type depends on the X-ray and on what is left to support it. It is usually considered in cases like these:
- You are missing several teeth, consecutive or spread across the arch.
- You wear a denture that moves, hurts or no longer fits.
- No teeth are left in one arch and you want to chew properly again.
- You want to move from a removable denture to something fixed on implants.
- Teeth were extracted and you need a solution while the site heals.
Fixed, removable or implant-supported
What types of denture exist
The practical difference between one denture and another is whether it comes out or not, and what holds it: the remaining teeth, the gum or implants. That changes how comfortably you chew, the daily care and the cost.
At the consultation we show you which options are possible in your case and what each one asks of you, before anything starts.
- Fixed bridge: replaces consecutive teeth, supported by the neighboring ones or by implants. It does not come out.
- Removable partial denture: replaces several teeth and comes out for cleaning.
- Full denture: replaces a full arch when no teeth are left.
- Implant-stabilized denture: a full arch anchored to implants, without the movement of a removable one.
If what you need is to replace one or two teeth immediately and temporarily, see also flipper dentures. And if what is missing is the root, dental implants.
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How we work on restorative dentistry at Clínica Be Dharma.
How a denture is made, step by step
1. Consultation, X-ray and impressions
We assess how much bone is left, the condition of the gums and of the remaining teeth, and take the first impressions.
2. Preparatory treatment
If there is decay, gum disease or roots that cannot be kept, they are treated first. A denture over an unhealthy mouth does not last.
3. Bite registration and shade
We record how the arches meet and choose the shape and shade of the teeth, aiming for something that suits your face and your age.
4. Try-ins
Before it is finished, the denture is tried in to correct bite, esthetics and stability while changes are still possible.
5. Delivery and adjustments
It is delivered and follow-up visits are booked for the days after, to relieve pressure points. Adapting is gradual, above all when speaking and chewing.
The practical difference between one denture and another is whether it comes out, what holds it and how much bone is needed to place it.
Fixed, removable or implant-supported: how they differ
Removable partial
Several teeth, some still in place
- Comes out
- Yes, for cleaning
- Held by
- Gum and clasps on the teeth
- Reduces healthy teeth
- No, or very little
- Adaptation
- Weeks, with adjustments
On implants
Full arch
- Comes out
- Depending on the design, fixed or removable
- Held by
- Implants anchored in the bone
- Reduces healthy teeth
- No
- Adaptation
- Requires surgery and healing time
How much a denture costs
There is no single price: between a removable partial and a full arch on implants the difference is wide, and which one is possible is decided by the X-ray.
How many teeth and which arch
Those that have to be replaced.
Fixed, removable or on implants
The type changes the procedure and the cost.
How many implants
If the plan calls for them.
The materials
Those of the base and of the teeth.
Treatment needed first
Extractions, gum therapy or a bone graft.
At the consultation we explain which options are possible in your case and what changes between them.
Specialists in dentures and bridges
Dr. Jorge Mejía Correa
General dentist · Lic. 5-4513-08
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Dra. Marcela Jiménez
Periodontist
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Dr. David Delgado
Medical director
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Dentures and bridges for patients traveling from abroad
Get your case reviewed before you fly to Medellín
Traveling from another city or country? We start with a virtual pre-consultation to assess your case before you travel. We review your photos and any imaging you have, and explain which options could apply.
From there we give you an approximate investment range and set the dates, so the time you spend in Medellín goes into treatment and not into logistics.
Be Dharma at Torre Médica Oviedo We are in El Poblado, a central area of Medellín that is easy to reach for visitors.
How we work remotely
Four steps to understand your case and plan the trip with clear dates.
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You send your details
You fill in the form with your city or country, which teeth you want replaced and the dates you could travel.
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Virtual pre-consultation
We talk through your expectations and medical history and review the photos, CBCT scan and panoramic X-ray you have at hand.
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Guidance and approximate figure
We outline a preliminary option, the phases of treatment and an initial investment range so you can arrange flights and accommodation.
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In-person consultation in Medellín
At the clinic we carry out the clinical examination, confirm the plan and set the final price in writing.
A note on pricing
The figure given at the pre-consultation is preliminary and is not a firm quote. It can change after the in-person consultation, depending on the condition of your bone, how many teeth need treatment, the material chosen and any additional procedures required, such as a bone graft.
Flights
Compare fares by departure city, dates and season.
Accommodation
We advise on places to stay near El Poblado and how many nights to plan for.
Follow-up
We coordinate check-ups and aftercare once you are back home.
Questions
Frequently asked questions about dentures
How long does it take to make a denture?
Between impressions, try-ins and laboratory work it usually takes several weeks. If extractions come first, the gum has to heal, and that adds time. A temporary denture can be worn meanwhile.
Does a removable denture move when eating?
A well-made removable denture holds, but it is not a fixed tooth: over time the bone changes and it has to be relined or adjusted. If stability is your priority, the option is to anchor it to implants.
Can I move from a removable denture to a fixed one?
In many cases yes, with implants. It depends on the bone available, measured with a CBCT scan. When there is not enough bone, a graft is sometimes possible; other times the realistic answer is to stabilize the removable denture.
What are the risks, and what should I expect?
The first days speaking and chewing take effort, and pressure points appear that need adjusting. A poorly cleaned removable denture encourages gum inflammation and fungal infection. Bone keeps resorbing under a removable denture, so over the years it has to be relined or replaced. And if there are supporting teeth, they need more care than ever: everything rests on them.
Will people notice I wear a denture?
That is the point of the work on shade, shape and tooth position. They are chosen with your face in mind, not the brightest white available.
How is it cleaned?
A removable denture is taken out and brushed daily, and the gum should be given time to rest. A fixed one is cleaned like natural teeth, with particular care where it meets the gum. Either way, regular check-ups.
How long does it last?
It depends on the type, the bone and the care. Removable dentures usually need adjustment or replacement over the years because the bone underneath changes. Fixed ones on implants last longer, but also require check-ups.
Contact
Book a consultation and leave knowing your options
We tell you which type of denture is possible in your case, what has to be done first and what each option includes.
Torre Médica Oviedo · Calle 6 Sur #43A-227, floor 7, suite 776 · El Poblado, Medellín. Monday to Friday 8:00–17:00 and Saturday 8:00–12:00.