Using public dental vouchers and DVA for dentures
A high-level guide to using public dental vouchers and DVA for dentures in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and the ACT, with links to the official government pages.
Partial dentures: acrylic vs cobalt-chrome, and what each costs
How acrylic and cobalt-chrome partial dentures differ, what smilogy’s published prices start from, and what to consider when choosing a partial.
Alternatives to dentures: implants, bridges and implant-supported dentures compared
A plain-English comparison of dental implants, bridges and implant-supported dentures as alternatives to removable dentures, and what to ask your practitioner.
Denture relines and repairs: cost, timing and when you need one
What denture relines and repairs involve, what affects the cost and timing, and how a stored digital scan can help if your denture is lost, broken or loose.
What Happens During a Digital Denture Scan?
Step 1: Your Initial Consultation Before any scanning happens, your prosthetist checks your gums, jaw and any remaining teeth to confirm dentures are the right option and to talk through full vs partial, and what to expect from the process. Step 2: The Digital Scan A handheld 3D scanner is passed over your gums, jaw […]
How Much Do Digital Dentures Cost in Australia?
What Affects the Cost of Digital Dentures? There’s no single fixed price for digital dentures in Australia — the cost depends on a few things specific to your case: How many teeth are being replaced — a full set costs more than a partial denture The materials used for the base and teeth Whether it’s […]
What Happens When You Lose or Break Your Denture?
Losing a Denture Is More Common Than You Think Misplacing or breaking a denture happens more often than many people realise. Dentures can be accidentally dropped, damaged while cleaning, or simply misplaced during daily routines. When this happens, many patients assume they need to go through the entire denture-making process again — which can mean […]
Digital vs Traditional Dentures: What’s Really the Difference?
Introduction When it comes to replacing missing teeth, patients today have more options than ever. One of the biggest advancements in modern dentistry is the shift from traditional dentures to digital dentures. But what’s really the difference? From the old goo-and-tray impression method to today’s precise 3D digital workflows, the way dentures are made has […]
What are digital dentures? A plain-English guide
Digital dentures are removable dentures made from a 3D scan instead of impression trays – here’s how they’re made, who they suit and what they cost.