What dentures are and who they suit
A denture is a removable set of artificial teeth that replaces missing teeth. You take it out to clean it. There are three main types.
- Complete denture: a full row of teeth on an acrylic base. It is used when all the teeth in a jaw are gone. The base rests on the gums and the bone beneath them, and in the upper jaw it also covers the palate. How stable it feels depends on the shape of the bony ridges, the amount of saliva, and how closely the base fits the tissues. Adhesive is not what holds it in place.
- Partial denture: replaces some teeth and rests on or clips to the remaining natural teeth. It can fill gaps, help with chewing, and stop neighbouring teeth from drifting.
- Implant-retained denture (overdenture): clips onto dental implants placed in the jaw. It usually moves far less than a denture supported by gum alone. It needs enough bone and general health suitable for implant surgery.
Crowns and bridges are fixed in place, but they need teeth or implants to carry them. They are not an option for a completely empty jaw unless implants are placed. Which option fits a person is a clinical decision. It depends on the remaining teeth, the gums and bone, general health, and the patient's preferences, and only an examination can answer it.
Signs that call for an examination, and when it is urgent
Book a check-up if you or a relative notice any of the following:
- Missing teeth that make chewing or speaking difficult
- A denture that has become loose, rocks, or needs more and more adhesive
- Sore spots, redness or ulcers under the denture
- A cracked base, a broken clasp or a tooth that has come off the denture
- Clicking, food trapping, or changes in how the bite meets
- Loose or painful natural teeth that support a partial denture
An ulcer or sore patch that has not healed within about three weeks should always be examined. This applies even if it does not hurt.
Seek urgent care for facial swelling that is spreading, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a high fever with dental pain or swelling. These can be signs of a serious infection. In Jordan, call 911 in an emergency.
How the steps usually go, from examination to follow-up
The platform's general service catalogue describes these usual stages for a complete denture. This is general information, not the clinic's own protocol.
- Examination and preparing the mouth. The dentist checks the gums, bone, any remaining teeth and general health. Treatment such as fillings, extractions or gum care may be needed first.
- Impressions. A primary impression is taken, then a more accurate definitive impression.
- Recording the jaw relationship and bite height. This sets how the upper and lower teeth will meet.
- Wax try-in. You see and test the teeth in wax before the final denture is made. This is the time to comment on appearance and comfort.
- Delivery and adjustment visits. The denture is fitted, and short follow-up visits are used to ease pressure spots.
The catalogue says this usually takes four to six visits over three to six weeks, each lasting 30 to 60 minutes, plus short adjustment appointments. Partial dentures and overdentures follow similar steps. Overdentures also require implant placement and healing time first, so the overall plan is longer.
What Arafat Dental Clinics publishes about this service in Tabarbour
The following comes only from the clinic and dentist records on ClinicsJo.
- Denture services listed: dentures, complete removable dentures, partially removable dentures, denture repair, denture relining and overdentures. The clinic publishes 120 services in total. Its main listed services include dental implants, orthodontic braces, veneers, teeth whitening and root canal treatment.
- The clinic: Arafat Dental Clinics in Tabarbour, Amman, established in 2022 and verified by the platform. Its description says treatment options are discussed according to examination findings and patient needs.
- The dentist: Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan, verified by the platform, with 15 years of experience listed. His biography says he graduated in oral and dental medicine and surgery from Damascus University in 2010. It also says he has practised in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
- Further training listed: an Advanced Implantology Course with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) in 2018, among other courses.
- Services and conditions: he provides dental prosthetic work (تركيبات أسنان), implant treatment and dental care for older patients. Tooth loss and the need for prosthetic restorations are among the conditions he treats.
- Languages: Arabic and English.
- Consultation: the record lists the first consultation as free.
- Reviews: the clinic has 2 approved reviews and the dentist has 3, all averaging 5. These are small numbers, so treat them as one input among several.
The record does not state materials, laboratory arrangements or timelines for this clinic's dentures. Ask about these directly.
Questions to ask the dentist before starting
- Which type suits my mouth (complete, partial or implant-retained), and why?
- Does anything need treating first, such as gum disease, decay or extractions?
- How many visits should I expect, and will there be a wax try-in?
- If teeth are removed, will I have a temporary denture while the gums heal?
- For a partial denture, how will it attach, and what does it mean for my remaining teeth?
- For an overdenture, is there enough bone, and what does implant treatment involve for someone with my health conditions or medicines?
- How are adjustments, relines and repairs handled later?
- What will the full plan cost? The cost depends on the examination and plan; ask before starting.
Bring a list of your medicines and any old dentures to the first visit. A family member can come along to help remember the instructions.
Aftercare and realistic expectations
A new denture feels bulky at first. Speech may sound different, and saliva often increases for a while. Many people start with soft foods cut into small pieces, chewing on both sides. Reading aloud can help speech adjust. Sore spots are common in the early weeks. Report them rather than putting up with them, and do not file or bend the denture yourself.
General care advice from dental bodies includes:
- Take the denture out and clean it daily with a soft brush and a denture cleaner or mild soap. Avoid abrasive products and hot water.
- Clean your gums, tongue and any natural teeth too.
- Most guidance advises removing dentures overnight unless your dentist says otherwise. Keep them moist when out of the mouth.
- Do not repair a cracked denture with household glue. Bring it, and any broken pieces, to the dentist.
- Keep regular check-ups. Gums and bone shrink over time, so a denture that fitted well may later need relining or remaking.
A lower complete denture often moves more than an upper one, and dentures do not chew exactly like natural teeth. How well someone adapts varies from person to person. Discuss your expectations openly with the dentist.
Booking, getting there and opening hours
Arafat Dental Clinics is in Tabarbour, Amman. The recorded address is Journalists Roundabout (دوار الصحفيين), Al Tamimi Complex, first floor.
Confirmed opening hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–22:00. Friday is not listed in the confirmed hours. If you are arranging dentures in Tabarbour for an older relative, mention any mobility needs when booking so the visit can be planned. Use the contact button on this page to book.