Denture appearance and prosthodontic privacy It is impossible to overstate the importance of dentures to the wearer yet they remain one of the most challenging aspects of modern dentistry.

As dental health in the population improves, more patients feel embarrassed about wearing dentures and wish to keep the fact secret. Naturally, as dental professionals, we frequently notice patients who wear dentures – as do their family and friends.

Often the teeth chosen are too light for the patient’s age, or too small for their face, or are set up in unnaturally perfect alignment; but just as much a give-away are teeth that look artificial or dead through lack of sufficient translucence, inadequate colour change from neck to body, unnaturally wide necks, or the absence of small imperfections.

These factors defeat privacy, reducing denture wearers’ chances of feeling attractive. They lose confidence and smile and laugh less with friends, family and work
colleagues; for instance they may cover their mouth with a hand while talking or smiling.

This is why lifelike denture teeth and gums, personalised tooth positioning and the resulting improved lip support are all essential for improved denture appearance – and also why the improvements in patient self-confidence and social freedom are so dramatic and rewarding to the dental team.

The enigma philosophy and system The importance of dentures to the wearer and the goal of prosthodontic privacy, when only you and your patient know they’re wearing dentures, lie at the heart of the enigma philosophy.

From this philosophy comes the enigma system created after more than five years research and development. At its centre is a range of denture teeth, exploiting advanced computer technology to achieve precise control of multiple colour-component layers and completely uniform polymerization.

Also included are a highly impact resistant
acrylic base material and a range of colour tone acrylics which replicate the natural gingival appearance. The resultant dentures both look exceptionally natural and possess outstanding strength and durability. Natural appearance of enigma denture in mouth

Old poor fitting dentures

New Enigma dentures Dr Cattell provides the Enigma denture system.

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New Enigma dentures