Smiling gentleman holding a denture, with the message Scan it before you lose it

Happy with your dentures? Get your Replica Dentures

Denture Duplicate

Never be without your dentures

Scan your dentures now, so a replacement can be made if they are lost or damaged. Designed to give residents, families and carers greater peace of mind.

Portable scanning • Digital records • Emergency replicas

Simple pricing

Scan your dentures

ÂŁ50

Digitally scan an existing denture and retain the scan for future use.

Get a scan

Emergency replica

ÂŁ90

A replacement denture produced using a previously stored scan. Price per denture; confirm availability and suitability.

Get a print

How it works

1. ScanRecord the existing denture digitally.
2. StoreKeep the digital scan for possible future use.
3. ReplaceIf the original is lost, enquire about an emergency replica.

Safety and suitability

Emergency replica dentures are intended as a temporary option. Individual suitability, safe manufacture and applicable MHRA medical-device requirements must be considered.

Ask about safety and MHRA standards
More Than Dentures — Digital Dental Devices | DHS
Your scan. Your choice. Your future.A prevention-first idea

One digital scan.
So many possibilities.

A digital record of your teeth or dentures could make it easier to replace a lost appliance or arrange a new one when it’s needed. From replica dentures to retainers and protective mouthguards, digital dentistry is changing what’s possible.

Replica dentures

Three choices. One digital starting point.

Happy with your current dentures? Scanning them before they are lost or damaged can provide a useful record for making a replacement. Different materials and finishes may be available following professional assessment.

Monolithic example denture
Simple & practical

Monolithic

A single-colour denture, including the teeth and base. Designed as a straightforward emergency or backup option.

Standard example denture
Natural-looking everyday finish

Standard

Pink gum-coloured base with tooth-coloured teeth, for a more familiar denture appearance.

Cosmetic example denture
Enhanced aesthetics

Cosmetic

Brighter-looking teeth with carefully characterised, more realistic-looking gums. Appearance can be personalised to suit the wearer.

Illustrative denture images. Final appearance, suitability and manufacturing requirements depend on clinical assessment and the chosen laboratory.

Beyond dentures

What else can your digital scan help make?

A scan of your natural teeth may also support the design of other custom-fit dental devices. Keeping suitable digital records could make future remakes more convenient, subject to clinical review and fabrication requirements.

Night guards

Custom-fit appliances used to help protect teeth from grinding.

Gum shields

Protective sports mouthguards designed to fit your teeth.

Retainers

Devices used to help maintain tooth positions after orthodontic treatment.

Anti-snoring devices

Selected mandibular advancement devices, made after appropriate assessment.

How it could work

Scan once. Keep options open.

1Have a digital scanAsk your dental professional whether a scan of your teeth or existing appliance would be useful.
2Keep a secure recordStore the scan securely, with appropriate consent and access controls.
3Make a device when neededA suitably qualified professional can assess whether the scan is still suitable and arrange lawful manufacture.

Don’t wait until it’s lost.

Ask about keeping a digital record of the dentures or dental device you already have. A little planning today could make a difference tomorrow.

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Technology has moved on. Should the legislation?

Digital scanning, modern dental materials and 3D printing have transformed how dental devices can be designed and manufactured. The Dental Health Service supports reviewing the Dentists Act 1984 and related regulation so they reflect these advances, while maintaining patient safety, clinical accountability and quality standards.

Our ambition: for suitable dental devices to be available as secure digital designs that can be assessed and remade when needed — not just dentures.

This is a proposal for future access, not a claim that every appliance can be copied or supplied without clinical assessment under current UK rules.

More than replacement dentures

Scan once. More possibilities for the future.

A digital scan can help create or reproduce dentures and other custom-made dental devices, including retainers, gum shields, night guards and some anti-snoring appliances. The right design, fit and professional assessment remain essential.

Examples of dentures, braces, whitening trays, gum shields, night guards and an anti-snoring appliance
Digital dental devices

One scan. Many useful appliances.

From dentures to protective mouthguards and appliances used at night, digital records can make it easier to plan replacement devices when needed. Not every appliance can be reproduced unchanged: suitability and current dental or medical requirements must always be checked.

Watch how digital dentistry is changing care

Digital dentistry: AI-generated explainer

An illustrated introduction to how dental care is changing, including digital records, scanning and new technology. It highlights opportunities for patients to understand their options and take a more active role in oral health.

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3D printing: From scan to replica dentures

See how a digital record of a denture can support the 3D printing process. The video explains why scanning dentures before they are lost or damaged may help provide replacements more efficiently.

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These videos are educational. Dental devices require appropriate professional assessment, and manufacture and supply must meet relevant UK regulatory requirements.

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