How is a denture made?

The traditional denture workflow starts with a primary impression, followed by a custom tray for a secondary impression that captures fine tissue detail. The lab then pours stone models, establishes occlusal vertical dimension with wax rims, and sets denture teeth in wax for a try-in appointment. The dentist verifies lip support, tooth display, and phonetics before the lab finalizes the case. Any corrections happen in wax, not in finished acrylic, which is why the try-in step matters.

Once try-in is approved, the lab packs heat-cured acrylic into a flasked mold, processes it under heat and pressure for several hours, then deflasks, finishes, and polishes the prosthetic. Tooth shade, mold selection, and gingival characterization are set by the technician during this phase. A skilled bench technician adds stippling and gingival contour detail that distinguishes a natural-looking result from a flat, generic one.

For referring dentists who send denture cases to Dani Dental, the digital path shortens this considerably. An intraoral scan replaces the secondary impression, and CAD-designed bases reduce wax-up time. Cases shipped with a complete digital record typically turn around in 10 business days from try-in approval. The technician assigned to the case is available by direct line throughout, so midcase questions do not sit in a generic lab inbox.