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Technology for manufacturing products and materials is moving at a very fast pace and dentistry and dental technology is no exception. Duchenne prides itself on being the first to adopt new technologies into the way we design and create dentures, and bring them into New Zealand.
View the video to the right to discover how we are bringing new 3D printing and milling into the denture making process.
This new system, which involves an evolution from handcrafted to digital designed dentures, enables us to provide patients with more effective and customisable dentures than ever before. But, just as importantly, this significantly improved process is also very cost effective.
Duchenne prides itself on using the most up to date and highest quality materials for the construction of its dentures. We believe in giving our patients a tailor made denture that provides you with the comfort and durability of a product that is also cost effective. These hand crafted dentures can be for either upper or lower teeth and can be designed to replace as many teeth as your circumstances require. There are differing partial dentures to suit different situations. A partial denture is usually very retentive and a very successful appliance to wear when missing one or several teeth.
A dental implant is a screwlike anchor that is used as an artificial replacement for natural tooth roots. A dental implant is made of materials that are compatible with the human body, such as titanium, implants have been used for decades in upper and lower jaws. By attaching to the jawbone and gum tissue, they provide a stable base for artificial replacement teeth, such as dental crowns, bridges and dentures. Conventional dentures don’t suit everyone, and not everyone can keep them in comfortably. If this sounds like you, Dental Implant dentures may just be the solution you’re looking for. This process is more involved than conventional dentures, but it can be life changing for those who do go down this path.
Not only are we in the business of replacing missing teeth, but we are also strongly committed to retaining teeth with protective mouthguards. Dental injuries are the most common type of facial injury in contact sport but investing in a fitted mouthguard will help to protect your teeth from loss and damage. Because our mouthguards are custom made and constructed to the highest standards from the best quality shock absorbing materials they are the best fit and extremely comfortable.
It is important to have good fitting dentures so as to not traumatise the teeth and tissue that they sit against and potentially cause pain in the mouth. Your denture may require a reline due to the denture no longer fitting for some reason. These reasons can vary, for example recent tooth loss or broken dentures, weight loss etc.. Denture relining is reshaping the underneath part of your denture to make it rest more comfortably against your gums. It is an affordable procedure and not a complicated process.
When a denture breaks it can be due to an accident or simply that a denture is at the end of its lifetime. We understand the stress and hardship of missing dentures so through our local state of the art laboratory we endeavour to complete all denture repairs within a day of your visit.
"Hi I had new dentures put in about one month ago. I can not express how much it has changed my life. I haven't had a full mouth of teeth for about 4 years. It truly has made a big difference. I've had so many comments about how natural they look. I'm so over the moon. Thank you so much Sophia. You've changed my life."
Hine Te Karu
"Hello Duchenne Team – Merivale
I would like to thank the team for great service and an excellent denture. It fitted perfectly, first time with no adjustments.
Now I can eat normally at last."
Warren Pettigrew
"Earlier this year I had to have ALL of my remaining teeth removed and to be fitted with full upper and lower dentures!! Horror of Horrors - I was dreading it!! However, I was referred to Duchenne Denture Specialists in Christchurch. They were amazing - the whole Team!!! Tristan couldn't have been more skilled, friendly or professional. He took time to get to know me and found out what my hopes and wishes were for my 'new look'. I felt totally confident before the process even began. My friends and family could hardly believe that my whole 'change' had gone so smoothly. I'm super thrilled with my new dentures - they look terrific and natural and are a super fit. I highly recommend Duchenne at Springfield Rd and, in particular, Tristan. Thanks sooo much Tristan for your excellent work and friendly approach - so much appreciated!!"
Mary M.
"Thank you to Helen Fowke for her very professional services in fitting my new plate. Her attention to detail was very helpful and thorough and she made sure that my plate was fitting comfortably and that I was happy with the look and feel of it. I would highly recommend her service to others."
Diane D.
"I have been lucky to be put under the professional care of Emily at Duchenne in Christchurch to have dentures made. With the whole process including denture adjustments nothing was a problem to her with her calming and professional approach as I was tending to get a bit stressed at this new venture. So a big thanks to you and the reception staff and look forward to my next visit."
Peter, Christchurch
"After going through a dreadful experience with another denture manufacturer it wasn't easy for me to decide to go through the whole process again.
I made the decision to ring Duchenne Denture Specialists and make an appointment to see if they could help me, right from the first call to the receptionist it has been a wonderful and very easy process.
I went to the Ilam practice where I met Sophia, I found her to be very professional and so helpful and has made this experience so different from my last. She was so caring and empathetic to my anxieties and guided me through the whole process. She made sure that I was happy with each decision made and every appointment was a breeze, nothing has been a problem. I now have a beautiful, natural looking, well-fitting set of dentures that I am happy to finally smile about.
I highly recommend without question Duchenne Denture Specialists and especially Sophia.
Thank you"
Kaye
"I would like to tell you about my experience getting my new dentures. I was extremely lucky to have the lovely Sophia to make my new dentures. I found Sophia very professional and always paying attention to every little detail. I can’t speak highly enough of her. I am so so happy with my new dentures and has done wonders for my
self esteem. So in my opinion,Sophia at 291 Clyde Road Christchurch needs cloning she is an asset to your company"
Christchurch
"Kia Ora Tristan. Thank you! My experience with you and the Duchenne team has been exceptional. As a first timer with full top/bottom dentures, your exceptional people skills, informative pre and post care guidance and delivery really made my experience all the more reassuring, comfortable and enjoyable. Total professionalism and brilliance of finished denture product. And my dentures? OMG! STUNNING! I've got my massive smile back again - woo hoo. Front and Back of house team - Thank you also."
Anaru
"I would like to say a very big thank you to Tristan for the truly expert job that he did by making my partial denture. He is truly a professional, has great empathy and listens to your concerns. Above all else is an artist in his work and I would recommend him 100% to any future clients."
Peter. Rolleston
"Duchenne Technicians and staff are AMAZING people!!
I had lost so much confidence because of missing teeth, I would try and hide them as much as I could, I'd talk with my hand close to my mouth, and wouldn't smile for people or even family photos. My new dentures fit perfectly and the process was fast and efficient. Thank you so much Tristan for giving me my smile back, you've been an amazing."
Mere
"I just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to Tristan at Springfield Road for my teeth, they are amazing! And I have noticed all the detail put into them and I feel amazing. Thank you for giving that back to me you are an artist. 😉🙏"
Misty M. Christchurch
"I cannot speak highly enough of Rob and his understanding manner with listening and helping me through this process. I have wanted to do this for years and they have finally accomplished this goal is just life changing to me"
Jean S.
"John & Nic from their Invercargill Clinic are absolutely awesome !!! Left with the biggest smile I’ve had in years today. Best decision I made to get my partial with this team.
Very friendly & very informative. The process from consultation to my final appointment was a breeze !! Thank you so much John & Nic extremely grateful for you giving me my smile back again.
I definitely recommend this team from Duchenne Dentures to everyone !!!!"
Megan T. Invercargill
"John and Nicki, thank you so much for my new teeth. They are amazing. Not only is it a pleasure to visit for my dental care, I now have the confidence to smile again!"
Marie F.
"Thankyou to Robert Courtier for his outstanding work on my new teeth. He made the whole process so easy. My teeth are very natural looking and I'm very happy with the outcome. This was a nerve wracking decision to have teeth out but now I've got the new denture and they don't look false I'm thrilled."
Lynne Hartly
"Thoroughly recommend the work of John and Rob. Excellent service and teeth fit like a glove"
D.J.
