While dental implants and bridges are popular options for tooth replacement, removable partial dentures are also a viable solution that can restore your smile and improve your oral health. A Partial Denture is designed to replace one or more missing teeth. If you require a partial denture, your denturist will design your partial denture to meet your specific needs. Keeping in mind the esthetics you lost and to give you back the ability to masticate. A partial denture can be made of metal or acrylic. The choice of either, depends on the patient’s mouth, available space in the mouth and cost of the future partial denture.
Removable Partial Denture
Removable Partial Denture
Metallic Partial Denture
Acrylic Partial Denture
What are Removable Partial Dentures?
Removable partial dentures are dental prosthetics designed to replace missing teeth. Unlike complete dentures, which replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, partial dentures only replace missing teeth and can be removed for cleaning and maintenance.
Benefits of Removable Partial Dentures
- Improved Appearance: Removable partial dentures can restore your smile and improve your overall appearance by filling gaps left by missing teeth.
- Better Oral Health: Missing teeth can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, and other health problems. Removable partial dentures can help prevent these issues by supporting adjacent teeth, preventing them from shifting and causing misalignment.
- Increased Comfort: Removable partial dentures are custom-made to fit your mouth, providing a comfortable and secure fit.
- Convenience: Removable partial dentures are easy to clean and maintain, allowing you to maintain good oral hygiene and prevent bacteria and plaque buildup.
- Cost-Effective: Removable partial dentures are a cost-effective alternative to dental implants and bridges.
Metallic Partial Denture
A metallic denture is stronger, stable and non-corrosive. It is designed to replace missing natural teeth in patients. A metal prosthesis also prevents the migration of the remaining natural teeth, increases the chewing surface for food and offers increased comfort and better aesthetics. The metal used for this type of denture is a chrome-cobalt alloy, which allows the denturist to design and produce parts that are usually small and delicate.
Acrylic Partial Denture
It is a type of denture that offers the same functionality as metallic dentures but is more fragile and less comfortable to wear. The acrylic prosthesis is used more as a transition between tooth extraction and a permanent solution. The acrylic prosthesis is less expensive but more fragile. Its use is not recommended for the long term.
Our denture clinic offers a range of removable partial dentures to suit each patient’s unique needs and preferences. Our experienced denturist will work with you to create a custom fit that is comfortable and functional, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our removable partial denture options.