Denture clone is a duplicate denture or spare denture.
Some dentures are still made with porcelain denture teeth, and
with this known fact, a clone denture cannot be made with porcelain
denture teeth. Cloned dentures are made for temporary uses such as
an emergency backup denture. If you are searching for new dentures,
a cloned denture should not be of choice because it is a copy of
your original denture.
That is if the denture teeth are worn down, so will the cloned
denture teeth be worn down. If some of your denture teeth are
chipped, so will the cloned denture teeth be chipped as nothing on
the denture will change, meaning its structure.
If your dentures are loose, then your best solution may be to
take your denture to a dentist where it can be relined so that it
fits snug. If you are still in the market after you get your
denture lined again, your temporary backup denture solution would
then be a cloned denture or duplicate denture.
1. It will be an EXACT duplicate of your existing denture made
with new, high impact, break- resistant, denture base material
(pink gum material).
2. The teeth will be EXACTLY the same shape and size of your
original denture. The shade of the teeth can be made lighter or
darker upon request.
3. The best candidates are new dentures immediately after they
have been fitted and all adjustments have been made because there
is no tooth wear, but any denture, new or old, can be cloned.
4. Denture cloning is only suggested for well-fitting,
comfortable dentures - the only reason being the duplicate is an
exact copy of the original denture.
5. Any necessary repairs to your existing denture, including
breakage, missing teeth, holes, thin areas, can and must be
repaired before the clone mold is made.
6. Clones are an excellent alternative for elderly, home-bound
patients who may have difficulty getting to a dental office.
7. A clone denture eliminates the "breaking in" phase of a new
denture.
8. An ideal time for a clone to be made is when your denture
needs repair due to a loose tooth or fracture. Your denture will
need to go to a dental lab for repair. A clone mold can easily be
made at this time.
