What this treatment is and who it suits
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth. The main types are:
- Complete denture: a full row of teeth on an acrylic base. It rests on the gums and the bone beneath them, and on the palate in the upper jaw. It is made when all the teeth in a jaw are missing. Its stability depends mainly on the shape of the bony ridges, the amount of saliva and how closely the base fits the tissues, not on the strength of an adhesive.
- Partial denture: replaces some teeth and is held by, and rests on, the remaining natural teeth. The dentist needs to check that those teeth and their gums are healthy enough to support it.
- Overdenture (implant-retained denture): a removable denture that clips onto implants. It usually moves much less than a denture supported by the gum alone. It needs enough bone and a health picture that allows implant surgery.
- Relining and repair: relining reshapes the fitting surface of an existing denture so it matches gums that have changed over time. Repair fixes cracks, fractures or teeth that have broken off.
Fixed options such as crowns and bridges need teeth or implants to hold them, so they are not possible in a jaw with no teeth and no implants. The right choice is a clinical decision. It depends on the bone, the gums, the remaining teeth, general health and what the patient can manage day to day. For older patients, families often help with this decision and with cleaning routines, so bringing a relative to the consultation can be useful.
Signs that call for an examination — and when it is urgent
Book a dental visit if you notice any of the following:
- A denture that has become loose, rocks, clicks or drops while you talk or eat
- Sore spots, ulcers or redness under the denture
- A crack, a fracture or a tooth that has come off the denture
- Difficulty chewing, or a change in how your bite meets
- Cracked, sore corners of the mouth
- A lump, white or red patch, or ulcer that has not healed within about three weeks. This should always be checked, with or without a denture.
- Loose, painful or bleeding natural teeth that a partial denture rests on
Do not glue, file or bend a denture yourself. Home repairs can change the fit and damage the tissues.
Urgent care: call 911, Jordan's emergency number, or go to an emergency department if any of these happen:
- Facial or neck swelling that is spreading
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- High fever with swelling in the mouth or jaw
- You suspect a piece of denture has been swallowed or inhaled and you have any breathing difficulty
How the steps usually go, from examination to follow-up
This is the general sequence for a conventional denture. It is general information, not a description of this clinic's own protocol.
- Examination and preparing the mouth. The dentist checks the gums, bone and any remaining teeth, and may take X-rays. Treatment may be needed first, such as fillings, gum care or removing teeth that cannot be kept.
- Primary impression, then definitive impression. A first mould is used to make a custom tray. The tray then gives a more accurate final impression.
- Recording the jaw relationship and bite height. The dentist records how your jaws meet and how much facial height the teeth should restore.
- Wax try-in. You see and test the teeth set in wax, checking appearance, speech and bite before the denture is finished. This is a good moment to say what you want changed.
- Delivery and adjustment visits. The finished denture is fitted. Short follow-up visits then ease any pressure spots.
This usually takes four to six visits over three to six weeks, with each visit lasting about 30 to 60 minutes and short adjustment appointments afterwards. Individual cases vary. Overdentures add implant planning and surgery and a healing period before the final denture is connected. Relining and repair are usually shorter procedures.
What Arafat Dental Clinics publishes about this service in Amman
The following comes only from the clinic and dentist records on ClinicsJo:
- Clinic: Arafat Dental Clinics, Tabarbour, Amman. The record gives 2022 as the year the clinic was established, and it is verified by the platform.
- Denture services listed: dentures, complete removable dentures, partially removable dentures, denture repair, denture relining and overdentures.
- Wider services: the clinic publishes about 120 services. Its main listed services are dental implants, orthodontic braces, Hollywood smile (veneers), teeth whitening and root canal treatment. The description states that treatment options are discussed according to examination findings and patient needs.
- Team: the description names Dr Mohammad Arafat Hasan and Dr Alaa Fayez Hasan.
- Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan:
- Has 15 years of experience listed. He graduated in oral and dental medicine and surgery from Damascus University (جامعة دمشق) in 2010, according to his biography, and his background includes dental practice in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
- His education also lists an Advanced Implantology Course with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) in 2018.
- The services he provides include dental prosthetics (تركيبات أسنان), dental care for older people (أسنان المسنين), dental implants, oral diseases and care for patients with special needs. Tooth loss is among the conditions he treats.
- He speaks Arabic and English. His profile is verified by the platform.
- Consultation: the record lists the first consultation as free. Otherwise, the cost depends on the examination and plan; ask before starting.
- Reviews on the platform: the clinic has 2 approved reviews and the dentist has 3, each averaging 5. That is a small number, so weigh it alongside your own consultation.
When comparing options for dentures in Amman, judge by what is explained to you at the examination: the options offered, the reasons for them, the number of visits and the follow-up plan.
Questions to ask the dentist before starting
- Which type suits my mouth: complete, partial or implant-retained? Why?
- Does anything need treating first, such as teeth, gums or extractions?
- For a partial denture, which teeth will hold it, and how will it affect them?
- Would implants be possible for me? What would the assessment involve?
- How many visits should I expect, and will there be a wax try-in?
- How many adjustment visits follow delivery, and how do I book one if it hurts?
- What if the denture breaks? Can it be repaired or relined, and how long would I be without it?
- What is the total cost of the plan, and what is included?
- How should I clean it, and should I remove it at night?
Aftercare and realistic expectations
- Getting used to it: a new denture often feels bulky at first. Speech and chewing usually need practice. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces and chew on both sides. Reading aloud can help with speech.
- Sore spots: these are common in the first weeks. Return for an adjustment rather than putting up with pain or trimming the denture yourself.
- Cleaning: brush the denture daily with a soft brush and a non-abrasive denture cleaner, and rinse after meals. Avoid hot water, which can warp it. Clean over a towel or a basin of water so it does not break if dropped. Brush any natural teeth, the gums and the tongue as well.
- At night: general guidance is to take dentures out overnight to rest the gums, unless your dentist advises otherwise. Keep them moist when out of the mouth.
- Over time: the gums and bone change after teeth are lost, so dentures need relining, and eventually remaking. Regular check-ups still matter even with no natural teeth, because the dentist also examines the soft tissues.
No denture works exactly like natural teeth. Comfort and stability vary from person to person, and some adjustment period is normal.
Booking, getting there and opening hours
Arafat Dental Clinics is in Tabarbour, Amman, in Al Tamimi Complex, first floor, at Journalists Roundabout (دوار الصحفيين ، مجمع التميمي ط1). It sees patients from across Amman. Use the contact button on this page to book. If you already wear a denture, bring it to the first visit, along with a list of your medicines.
Confirmed opening hours: Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–22:00. Friday is not listed in the confirmed hours.