What are partial dentures?

A partial denture is a custom prosthetic that fits between remaining healthy teeth. It fills the gap and restores the natural function to your smile. You can eat and speak normally. The partial denture restores the natural aesthetics and function to your smile.

Why are partial dentures used?

Partial dentures are used when patients have lost some but not all of their teeth. Partial dentures consist of artificial teeth attached to a gum-colored plastic base. The teeth on the partial denture are designed to look like natural teeth.

Partial dentures are used because they are an affordable solution to replacing missing teeth. They allow patients to regain the ability to chew food and speak clearly.

What are partial dentures made of?

Partial dentures are made of acrylic. These dentures will not look or feel like natural teeth, but they will offer patients a prosthetic that functions similarly to natural teeth. Partial dentures are custom designed to fit a patient’s mouth.

Partial dentures are removable, but they are not meant to be taken out very often. They are meant to be a permanent prosthetic for missing teeth.

A partial denture can be held on with dental implants. It is also possible to anchor a partial denture with dental adhesives.

Are partial dentures a good option?

If you are missing one or more teeth, your dentist might recommend getting partial dentures. Partial dentures are one option that can replace missing teeth.

Partial dentures use metal and acrylic, and they are held in place with clasps that hook around the your existing teeth. The partial dentures will fill in the gaps in your teeth and restore your bite.

Dentures can be made in a dental lab or at your dentist’s office.

Are partial dentures a safe option?

Partial dentures allow patients to regain the ability to eat, speak, and smile. They are considered safe when used as directed. However, they should not be used as a replacement for permanent teeth.

Partial dentures should be brushed just like natural teeth, though a special denture brush should be used. Patients should also soak their dentures in a specialized cleaning solution to remove any food debris or bacteria.

What are partial dentures not made of?

Unlike implants, partial dentures are not permanently attached to your teeth. Instead, they are secured with clasps around the your existing teeth.

Why are partial dentures not a good option?

Partial dentures (or simply partials) are false teeth that are supported by a metal framework. These removable appliances are larger than complete dentures, and fit around natural teeth and implants.

Partial dentures are a good solution for missing teeth in the front of the mouth. However, they may cause complications for the health of surrounding teeth. This is because partial dentures do not support the jawbone, so they may accelerate bone loss.